[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 11 (Thursday, January 18, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E60]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. GARY CANTER

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                             HON. TED LIEU

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 18, 2018

  Mr. TED LIEU of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the life 
of the co-owner of the iconic Canter's Deli, Mr. Gary Canter--a beloved 
son, husband, and father--who passed away on December 26, 2017 at the 
age of 58.
  Gary was born on March 18, 1959 to Alan and Elizabeth Canter. Gary 
was the grandson of Ben Canter, who started Canter's Deli with his 
brothers in 1931 in Boyle Heights. The deli was later moved to Fairfax 
in 1953 and has been one of the oldest and most famous eateries in Los 
Angeles.
  Gary's career at the deli spanned over 43 years. He began working in 
the bakery at the age of 15, selling rye bread, danishes, and coffee 
cakes. After a few years, he moved to the deli counter and sold corned 
beef, pastrami, and brisket. By the age of 21, he was promoted to 
manager and oversaw 125 employees and the day-to-day operations of the 
24 hours a day, 7 days a week restaurant. Gary helped expand Canter's 
Deli to Las Vegas in 2016 in two locations, the Linq and the Tivoli 
Village.
  Gary was a person with a big heart and personality. He lit up any 
room he walked into and was known for calling those who he cared for, 
``Buddy Buddy''.
  Gary is survived by his wife, Traci, his daughter, Jenifer, and his 
parents, Alan and Elizabeth, whom I hope take comfort in the way Gary 
lived his life. May his memory be a blessing to us all.

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