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Herman Garris Obituary
AGE: 88 • Hackettstown
Herman Garris, 88, a lifelong resident of Hackettstown, NJ died on August 14, 2013 in Palm Harbor, FL at the home of his nephew, Hal Huffman. Herman was born in Blairstown, NJ on June 14, 1925 to the late Chester and Bessie (Lanterman) Garris.
Herman was the Head Cashier for the Hackettstown Pool since the town pool was created in the 1970's. He also was a member of the Movie Theatre Local Union and worked as a screen projector at the former Strand Theatre and Hackettstown Mall Theatre, retiring many years ago.
Survivors are a sister, Rena Huffman, New Port Richey, Fl; nephew, Hal Huffman, Palm Harbor, FL; nieces Donna Hause, Zephyrhills, FL, Debbie Handelong, New Port Richey, Fl, Frances M. and her husband James Hubert, Rockaway, NJ; also Great Nephews and Nieces and Great Grand Nephews and Nieces.
Visitation will be on Friday, August 30, 2013, 4-8 PM at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at 10:00 AM at the Cochran Funeral Home with burial in the Cedar Ridge Cemetery, Rt. 94, Blairstown, NJ 07825. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Memorial Processing Center, PO Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057.
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Nicol Tillou
September 4, 2013
What nice nice man... He always called me Miss BROWN EYES!
RIP
joe Truglio
September 3, 2013
I spent two years 1980 and 1981 working with herman at the mall theater. I still remember him showing me the projection booth and taking the time to show me how it worked. I will miss him he will not be forgotten.
Carol Stickney
September 3, 2013
I remember! He used to toss me up in the air and catch me when I was a little kid. Great fun. Wonderful family friend. If I am recalling correctly, he was a cousin of Exzea Johnson? Rest peacefully, Herm.
Ed Wadhams
August 22, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of Herman's passing. I fondly remember going to the Hackettstown Pool in the 70's and would always visit with him at the front desk of the pool. Herman was always so kind to me. I still have a movie poster he gave to me from the theater when they were showing Jaws. It was such a thrill for me! Certainly will keep him in my prayers. My sincere condolences to you.
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