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Michael F. Gardner

FUNERAL HOME

Godfrey Funeral Home - Palermo

644 South Shore Road

Palermo, New Jersey

Michael Gardner Obituary

GARDNER, MICHAEL F. 67 - on Saturday, July 12, 2008, at his residence in Sea Isle City, NJ surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, Mr. Gardner moved with his family to Sea Isle City in 1953. He was the owner of Gardner Plumbing in Sea Isle City and Gardner Hardware in Ocean View and The Pines at Clermont Golf Course. He was a board member of First Bank of Sea Isle City, a member of the Italian American Club of Sea Isle City and the Businessman's Association of Sea Isle City. Mr. Gardner was also the Vice Chairman of the Tourism Commission of Sea Isle City, and Past President of the Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Gardner is survived by his wife, Norma of 47 years, three children, Renee' Gardner, Michael (Kim) and Joseph, all of NJ, six grandchildren, Michael, Benjamin, Olivia, Faith, Joseph, and Sarah, three sisters, Teresa Loder (George) of Palermo, NJ, Christine Gardner and Mary Gardner of New York City, and one brother, Frank of San Diego, CA. Mickey was also survived and greatly loved by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A viewing will be held on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 from six o'clock until eight o'clock in the evening at the Godfrey Funeral Home, 644 South Shore Road in Palermo, NJ. There will be a calling time on Thursday morning from ten o'clock until eleven o'clock at St. Joseph's RC Church, 4308 Landis Avenue, Sea Isle City, NJ, with a Mass at eleven o'clock. Interment will be in Calvary Baptist Cemetery in Ocean View, NJ. The family suggests those who desire send memorial contributions in Mr. Gardner's name to St. Joseph's RC Church, 4308 Landis Avenue, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243. To e-mail condolences, please visit Godfreyfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by The Press of Atlantic City from Jul. 14 to Jul. 15, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Gardner

18 Entries

Renee

July 8, 2025

There is not a day that goes by that he is not on my mind. Forever a smile on my face, wonderful memories on my mind, and a heart filled with missing him.

Ed and Peggy Adgie

July 29, 2008

Dear Norma, Renee and Family:
We didn't have the pleasure of knowing Mickey that well. But from afar we always knew what a great guy he really was. His smile, jokes, charm, and success were hard to miss. Ed and I along with so many people were shocked and saddened. Even today, Ed and I spoke about him. We are very sorry for your loss. God Bless you all.

Linda Pohle (Formerly Mellon)

July 22, 2008

Dear Norma and Family,

I was so deeply shocked and saddened to hear about Mickey's passing. Please know that you will all be in my prayers and that I will miss him a lot. I used to work at Townsend Shoals in the sales office, but had know him for many years before. I will always remember his contagious laugh and great smile. I can still see him at the old Garrity's closing night party...he could dance! He will be missed by many.

Linda (Mellon) Pohle
Formerly of SIC, currently
Limossol, Cyprus

Paula Spoltore

July 17, 2008

Death leaves a heart ache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal.

JIMMIE CLAYVILLE

July 17, 2008

DEAR MRS. GARDNER AND FAMILY:
I AM SO VERY SO FOR YOUR/ OUR LOSS. UNCLE VINCE/ UNCLE DAVE AND THE REST OF FAMILY MY HAS ALWAYS BEEN CLOSE TO MICK IN A SPECIAL KIND OF WAS . THE ONLY REGRETS ARE THAT WE COULDN'T HAVE JUST ONE MORE LAUGH WITH HIM HE REALLY KNEW HOW TO MAKE EVEN A SAD PERSON LAUGH. MICK WAS A KIND, GENEROUS AND CONSIDERATE SOUL, HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN . MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY. THEY ALSO GO OUT TO THE ONES HE WILL BE WITH IN THE NEXT LIFE. SEE HE REALLY DID GROW ON PEOPLE. WE ALL LOVED HIM.

BILL GAMBLE

July 16, 2008

Dear norma, and children/grand child. i do pray God,s wonderfull, unexplainable, grace and mercy will be with all of you at this difficult time. HIS MERCY ARE NEW EVERY MORNING great is HIS FAITHFULLNESS. MICKY WAS ALWAYS VERY KIN DTO ME, AND IT WAS A PLEASURE ALWAYS TO SEE HIM AT LUNCH, WITH ALL HIS FRIENDS. YOU KNOW WHO WAS THE COMEDIAN AND HE ALWAYS MADE ME LAUGH EVEN TO TELL HIM HE MISSED HIS CALLING!!!!! MAY WE ALL DRAW NEAR TO GOD FOR OUR CONFORT AS HE PROMISED TO BE A GOD OF CONFORT AND RELIEF. HE IS OUR REFUGE AND STRENTH, A VERY PRESENT HELP IN TIME OF DIFFICULTY AND TROUBLE. IM PRAYING FOR YOU ALL AT THIS TIME OF SEPERATION. BUT WE DO KNOW SOME DAY GOD WILL PUT AWAY DEATH IN CHRISTS VICTORY THAT HE GAVE US AT THE CROSS AND HIS RESURECTION. HALLALUYA WHAT A SAVIOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dino's Diner

July 16, 2008

Mickey will be missed by all of us here at the diner. He always had a way of making us laugh. Our thought and prayers go out to the family and my god bless him.

Vincent Denney

July 16, 2008

Dear Norma,
We were so sad to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are will you and your family. We regret that we are unable to attend the services but will talk to you soon. Our love and sympathy, Vinny and Theresa Denney

July 15, 2008

Renee,

We are so sorry on the loss of your Dad. Please accept our prayers and sympathy during this difficult time for you and your family.

Tom, Bonnie, Tommy, Emily & Rachael Lamkin

barb McBrearty

July 15, 2008

Dear Teresa,

Tippy and I are both very saddened at the loss of Mickey and want to express our deepest sympathies to you and the rest of his family. We were just back in Court House for the Memorial Mass for Tippy's mother on July 11, at Berwyn, PA.

I remember Mickey and the fun we had in school. He was what I always call: "One of the Good Guys."

Please extend our sympathies to his wife and children and may his soul rest in peace and may his family find comfort in the love they all shared.

Tip '56 & Barb (Catrambone '57) McBrearty

Sam Goodman & Family

July 15, 2008

Dear Mrs. Gardner, Michael, Renee, & Joey... My heart goes out to all of you. Mickey was a great, great man and a true friend to my family for many years. Thank you for sharing him with all of us. He was one of the most giving men I have even had the pleasure of knowing. He was a fine example to me personally and I am honored to say I am a better person because of Mickey Gardner. God Bless you all in this unbelievably difficult time.

Tony and teri giampietro

July 15, 2008

Norma, We are deeply sorry for your loss. we will miss his great humor. he always made people laugh and feel good even on a bad day. Tony wants you to know how much he loved him and how much he will be missed. god bless you and your family. Love tony and Teri

David & Michele Stahl

July 14, 2008

Norma,Michael,Renee, & Joey
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Denise Smith

July 14, 2008

Dear Renee,
So sorry to hear the news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'll be in touch shortly, hang in.
Love,
Denise

Frank & Joan Tripoli

July 14, 2008

Mike, I will sure miss you when I come up to Sea Isle City!!
Rest in peace.

Gavin & Joyce Muir

July 14, 2008

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jules and Jan Gurdgiel

July 14, 2008

To the family of Michael Gardner,. We are very saddened by the news of his passing. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time. For Many years I dealt with Gardner Hardware when I worked at South Seaville Campmeeting. Mike allways treated me as a special customer, . I know he will be missed by all.

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