Maplewood, New Jersey
Garry J. Knowles passed away suddenly on Wednesday Jan 16, 2013. The family will be receiving friends at The Jacob Holle Funeral Home, 2122 Millburn Ave., Maplewood, N.J., on Friday, Jan. 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. Garry was most recently living in Irvington, N.J., but resided most of his life in Summit N.J. Garry was born on September 2, 1952, and grew up in Maplewood N.J. Garry went to Columbia High School, Union County College, and graduated valedictorian from DeVry Institute in 1978 with an electronic technician diploma. Garry was a faithful employee of Northern Telecommunications for 28 years. Garry was predeceased by his father, John J. Knowles; his mother, Svea Peterson Knowles, and his brother, Franklin Knowles. He was a beloved brother to Fred Knowles and his wife, Dottie Vilardo; sisters, Susan Batistoni and her husband, Joseph, and Patty Uzzolino and her husband, Robert; as well as nieces, Andi, Natalie, Kim, Kacie, Kara, Erika, Julia and Annie, and nephews Jack and Charlie. He also leaves behind his dog, Buddy. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to SHIP ( Summit Helping Its People), P.O Box 581, Summit N.J. 07902, an organization Garry volunteered at regularly.
Garry is always talked about and remembered during our annual CHS class of 1970 reunion! A good friend and excellent bowler! Rest in peace "Gyro"
Jack Wagner
January 17, 2025 | Friend
I'm so sorry to hear about Garry's passing. I cherish the good times we had as little kids in Maplewood. Rest in peace, my friend.
Bob Wilhelm
October 27, 2013 | Sparta, NJ
Patti, Freddie & Susan,
Sorry to hear of Garry's passing. Remembering all the good and crazy times at the Maplewood pool as life guards, full moon party's at Manley Terrace. Good guy~sad loss!
Denny & Bobbi Cahill
April 04, 2013 | Neptune, NJ
As kids, we spent lots of time together, trying to stay out of trouble but sometimes getting into it. Garry was a good friend, and though we lost touch over 40 years ago, the good memories remain. Rest in peace Garry!
Dan Chusid
February 02, 2013 | San Diego, CA
My deepest sympathies to the Knowles extended family. I remember Garry as having a warm heart, sweet soul, adventurous spirit, and engaging smile. May he rest in peace.
Jeanne-Marie Crockett
February 01, 2013 | Las Vegas, NM
"From The Beginning"... 1983
Remembering you Gar, with smiles & tears... Love, Me
Betsey Roach
February 01, 2013 | Hampton, NJ
My heart goes out to the entire Knowles family. Just saw him with Sue at the reunion and relived lots of memories growing up together, skateboarding,rock concerts,
putting 8 track players and speakers in cars,and just hanging out etc.
He had a warm heart and good soul.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Debbie Jene' Savage
January 31, 2013 | Bernardsville, NJ
My prayers go out to all of you on Garry's passing. I will always have fond memories of your whole family
Harold Bork
January 30, 2013 | Stillwater, NJ
Rip old friend
don lyon
January 29, 2013 | Fort Lauderdale, FL
