May God bless you and your...
I think of your humor and kindness often, Gene. I hope you know how much you're missed. The world was a better place with you here.
Donna Sorise
October 26, 2023


Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Garlin, Gene A., Beloved husband for 50 years of Carole nee Crafton; Loving father of Jeffrey (Marla) Garlin and Michael (Mindy) Garlin; Proud "Pappy" of James, Duke, Bradley and Marisa; Dear brother of Barry Garlin; Cherished uncle and friend of many. Services were on Tuesday. Memorials in his...
Read MoreI think of your humor and kindness often, Gene. I hope you know how much you're missed. The world was a better place with you here.
Donna Sorise
October 26, 2023
The world could surely use your spirit, kindness and heart right now, Gene. You're still missed so much. Rest in Peace.
Donna Sorise
October 26, 2022
Thinking of you and the lightheartedness you brought when it was so needed. Thank you for being a human among - well, you know. You're missed by many, Gene. Rest easy.
Donna Sorise
October 26, 2021 | Friend
I think about you often, along with your beautiful Mrs. It was such a joy to sit with you at Ivis's wedding, to work with you (and Jeff) at Blackwell...I can still hear you, cigar in your hand, arm raised, tire around your waist -- "Un dia!" -- while Jeff laughed in the background. You're missed by so many, Gene. Arden misses you, too. You made things better for lots of us. Thank you.
Donna Sorise
October 26, 2020 | Friend
Reminded regularly of your kindness, wisdom and sense of humor, Gene. You left a lovely legacy.
Donna Sorise
October 26, 2019 | Hialeah, FL | Friend
Dear Carole , I am so sorry I did not know Gene passed on until today when I spoke with you. He and I always had good "neighbor" chats. Peter , Peyton and I will miss him. We are always here for you should you ever need anything. Roxanne
Roxanne Helgeson-Cuitino
April 02, 2012 | Buffalo Grove, IL
Dear Carole and family,
Gene gave me my start in Legal Administration as his assistant in the early 80's after teaching me in an ALA class. If it weren't for him I may never have become a Legal Administrator, a career I've followed for 20+ years. I have often thought in a tough situation "What would Gene Garlin do?". I just heard of his passing and I am so deeply sorry. He was a wonderful man who touched many lives and was an excellent example of how to be professional and how...
Tina Smoyer
January 13, 2012 | NJ
Carole, I am so sorry for your loss. We are always thinking of you. We are glad that you were able to move up north to spend happy years with your children and grandchildren, and now you all have each other for support at this time of need. We love you.
Brittany from Otto's
Brittany Westcott
November 24, 2011 | Sunrise, FL

Carole I am so sorry to hear about Gene. you and he have been on my mind a lot and the funny times we shared at Otto's With Love Buffy and Doug
Buffy Blodgett
November 24, 2011 | Milwaukee, WI