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Edward Garofalo Obituary
AGE: 92 • Brick
Edward John Garofalo, 92, of Brick, died Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013, at Concord Nursing Center in Lakewood. He was born and raised in Newark and lived in Bloomfield before moving to Brick in 1983. He was a veteran of World War II proudly serving his country in the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1945. He was employed for over 35 years as a Butcher at S&S Packing Company in Newark. He was a parishioner of St. Martha's R.C. Church in Point Pleasant and was a former member of the VFW in Bloomfield. He is survived by his beloved wife of 69 years, Filomena "Phyllis" A. (LaGrutta) Garofalo; his son, Edward J. Jr. and his wife, Mary Ellen of Rockaway Twp.; his daughter, Patricia A. Garofalo of Brick; two grandchildren, Valerie and Christy; and two great-grandchildren, Lindsay and Anthony. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. & 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick. Funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 16 at St. Martha's R.C. Church in Point Pleasant. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington.
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valerie gunthner
December 18, 2013
Grandpa you were the best and i will never forget you.there was so many good memories that we shared that will always be in my thoughts. dont worry we will take care of grandma. love always valerie
December 16, 2013
Aunt Phyllis, Eddie & Patti--I'm sorry I couldn't be there with you today. I will miss Uncle Eddie very much and treasure all the good memories I have of him. He was a special person and a wonderful uncle.
December 15, 2013
Love You, Love You, Uncle Eddie ! You were a special Joy in our life. My father Bob was the oldest and you were the youngest. When Dad died 10 years ago I always felt that a large part of him was still here when I would see you or talk to you on the phone. Now you are with him and laughing and filled with such peace and joy to be back home with all of your brothers and sisters.. My children always called you their rich uncle because you always had a pocket filled with quarters.. We will always love you, and miss you, and one day we will be with you again. All my Love from Uncle Bob's daughter.. Your niece Joanne Winters
George De Luca
December 15, 2013
To Aunt Phyllis, Eddie, and Patty,
I know it's hard to let go, but you are so fortunate to have Uncle Eddie in your lives for so long a time.
I have many fond memories of Uncle Eddie, the last brother of my grandfather. I can just imagine all the brothers reunited together in Heaven. They have a lot to catch up on!
God Bless,
George
December 15, 2013
RIP Uncle Eddie you will be missed I'm glad I have some good memories of you and you will be in my thoughts and heart and prayers always, Love Marian
December 15, 2013
Uncle Eddie I'm so glad I have such good memories of you and you will always be in my heart and prayers Love Marian.
December 14, 2013
Uncle Eddie, nothing but fond memories of you, Aunt Phil and our Mom & Dad in Florida together. Also, when we lived on Orange Street in Newark and you worked at Gustave Sobo's, we could see you grab a full side of beef on your shoulders as if it weighed a pound. The one (of many) happy thoughts I will always remember is your wonderful smile. God bless you and Aunt Phil.
Gary Garofalo (Brother)
December 14, 2013
Phyllis & Family
May we express our heart felt condolences on the passing of Eddie. From the days of your back yards conversations with my sister Ann & Ben to your moving to Brick. Some very nice memories that we have shared.
Danny & Dee De Jianne
carl garofalo
December 13, 2013
uncle eddie I will miss you very much,all our talks especially when I was going on a cruise to st' Thomas and you would tell me see if there was any eddie garofalo children there. aunt phil you know my calls every week made him feel good loved him and you very much carl [jr.]
God Bless you
Marlene DeSimone
December 13, 2013
Rest in peace Uncle Eddie, Our thoughts and prayers to Aunt Phyllis, Eddie, and Patty. Marlene,Jim, and Nicky
December 13, 2013
May you rest in peace Uncle Eddie. You will live on in our thoughts and prayers always.
Love, Patti Trucillo (De Luca)
December 11, 2013
God Bless you rest in peace .with sympathy to the family.
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