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RICHARD S. GAGER
AGE: 56 OCEANPORT
Richard S. Gager, 56, of Oceanport died on Monday April 6, 2009 at St Barnabas Hospice and Palliative Care Center, Long Branch. For over 30 years, Richard was a respiratory therapist at Monmouth Medical Center and Jersey Shore University Hospital before retiring 5 years ago. He was a member of the Long Branch First Aid Squad, an accomplished musician, and active volunteer for the Children's Hospital in Philadelphia. Richard was born and raised in North Long Branch before moving to Oceanport.
He was predeceased by his parents, Richard and Julia Gager and his beloved spaniel, RJ. Surviving are a son, Anthony Primo of Neptune City; a sister, Clara Mae Burke of West Long Branch; his friend and caregiver, Beth Perrone of Oceanport; his aunts, Lucy Acerra and Millie Giacalone; his nephews and niece, Joe, Ken, David, Connor, Ryan and Riley Burke. He had many loving cousins and was loved by all who knew him.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday April 9, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the First Assembly of God Church, 220 Sycamore Ave, Shrewsbury. Damiano Funeral Home, Long Branch is in charge of the arrangements. In his memory, memorial donations are requested to the Children's Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 827790, Philadelphia, PA 19182-7790. The family invites you to leave an online condolence at www.damianofuneralhome.com
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Respiratory Care Jersey Shore University Medical Center
April 11, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Richard Gruskos
April 10, 2009
Dear Rick
You have always had a good heart and been a good person, friend, and neighbor. I am happy that I have been lucky enough to have known you so long. Yours was the first birthday party I ever went to as a kid. Loosing life longs friends is tough and even more so in our loosing you. I have a lifetime of memories of you and they are all good. You set a good example for the rest of us. My heart goes out to your family and friends, some departed and some still here. I hope to see you again on the other side.
Joan Collins
April 9, 2009
Our hearts ache for the loss of our sweet cousin, Rick. Although we live in Florida and haven't seen him in many years, we thought of him often wondering how his life was going. Through the years we heard from family members how Rick remained that wonderful guy we knew and how he was always there for others. We hold fond memories of Rick from years past at family get-togethers in New Jersey. These memories will forever remain in our hearts.
Mary Lee Gilmore
April 8, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Jane & Rick Fendl
April 8, 2009
We extend our condolonces to Rick's family and friends. May you find comfort in each other.
Carmen Bossone
April 8, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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