Gary Cottrell
South Amboy - Gary T. Cottrell, 65, of South Amboy died on Friday January 11, 2019 at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy. Born in South Amboy he lived there all his life. Before retiring he was employed as a paramedic at JFK Medical Center, Edison. A veteran of the U.S. Navy he was a member of American Legion Post 62, South Amboy. He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, South Amboy as well as Boy Scout Troop 91, Cub Pack 91 and the St. Stephen's Masonic Lodge #63, South Amboy. He was also an active EMT with the South Amboy First Aid Squad.
Son of the late Thomas and Shirley Renigar Cottrell he is survived by his wife Christine Randall Cottrell; his daughters Jacquelyn Oshman of South Amboy and Kimberly Barna and her husband Gregory of South Amboy; his sisters Betsy Cottrell and Gloria Pulliam of Georgia; his grandchildren Scott, Gavin, Gregory and Alyssa and his sisters-in-law Kathy Nemeth and her husband Lou and Beverly Straffi and her husband Ben.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday January 16, 2019 at 12 noon at The Gundrum Service "Home For Funerals" 237 Bordentown Avenue, South Amboy. Cremation will be private. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4 to 8pm and Wednesday from 10am to 12 noon. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the South Amboy First Aid Squad, PO Box 328, South Amboy, NJ 08879 or the Camp Dill Foundation, 3 Strek Drive, Parlin, NJ 08859.
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Gary I hope you have safe travels my friend. Your smile and kind demeanor I will always remember. I hope you are diving in warm crystal clear water some where in Valhalla.
We will meet again. Mike H
January 14, 2019
So very sorry to here of the death of Gary. Gary was a friend who never stopped giving to his country or community. May the love and support from family and his large circle of friends guide you through this most difficult time. Rest In Peace my friend.
Michael Seyler
January 13, 2019
Chris & family
So very sorry for your loss
Dennis McCloud
January 13, 2019
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