Gary E. Bachman

Gary E. Bachman, 56, passed away suddenly on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, N.Y. Visitation will be at the Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South Ave., Fanwood, N.J., on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral will be at the First Baptist Church, 170 Elm St., Westfield, N.J., on Saturday at 3 p.m. Cremation will be private. For additional information or to express condolences, please visit www.fanwoodmemorial.com. Born in Summit, N.J., Gary lived in Westfield, N.J., before moving to Brooklyn. He graduated from Westfield High School, the University of Hartford and the California Institute of the Arts. He was an artist and a theatrical Teamster, working for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 817. He is survived by his beloved companion, Deborah Kammer; his daughter, Jett Bachman, and her mother, Susan Silas; his parents, Kenneth and Dorothy Bachman; his brother, Kenneth Bachman, and his sister, Karen Bachman. He is also survived by his close cousins, Valerie MacFie (Rich), Marcia Malcolm, Uma Malcolm and Robert Malcolm. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to your favorite charity in Gary's name would be appreciated.