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Thomas Garvey Obituary
AGE: 73 • Winslow Township
Thomas Gordon Garvey Jr., 73, of Winslow Township passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at Virtua Health Systems in Voorhees with his loving family by his side. Tom attended high school at Archmere Academy in Claymont, DE. Tom was an entrepreneur and businessman his entire life and owned Tagar Manufacturing. He enjoyed fishing, boating, NASCAR racing, hunting, singing, playing the guitar, and driving and collecting classic cars.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Garvey; his five children, Thomas Gordon Garvey III (Sue) of Ocean City, Joseph Garvey (Leeann) of Berlin, Jacque Garvey King (Joseph O'Neill) of Nesco, April L. Carnesale (Mike) of Hammonton, and Robert Garvey of Williamstown; two step daughters, Jennifer Waltimyer (Russell) of Sicklerville, and Christina Berthel (Gary) Clementon; three sisters, Diane Fucetola (Rocco), Liz Penza (Ron) all of Hammonton, Marie Phero (Walt) of Winslow Township, fifteen grandchildren, one great granddaughter, the mother of his children, Joann Garvey, and his mother in law, Lucille Ricciutti.
A viewing will be held on Saturday, November, 14, 2015 from 9:00am - 11:30am at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish Church of St. Anthony of Padua, 285 Route 206 in Hammonton, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30am. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Leigh Ann Fucetola Scholarship Fund, 410 Grape Street, Hammonton, NJ 08037.
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Rebecca Phero
November 14, 2015
I will miss you so much Uncle Tommy!! You were such a blessing to my life and helped me through so much more than you can possibly imagine. Thank you for being an inspiration to so many people, other than me. You helped so many and that will never be forgotten. Your memory will live on forever, in the hearts of every life you touched. I love you! You will be missed dearly. Rest in Peace. XOXOX
Susie Earley-Giello
November 12, 2015
So sorry to hear about your loss. Remember Tom from my days at Garvey Corporation, especially his smile! My heart goes out to all his family and may the Angels of the Lord wrap their wings about you all and give you all comfort and peace.
Kurt & Marianne Kleshick
November 12, 2015
Garvey Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are sorry for your loss.
Tracie Bloom- Bilder
November 11, 2015
Marilyn and family. So very sorry for your loss. You will all remain in my prayers!
November 11, 2015
Tom, my best buddy; I never imagined us not being together, we had a terrific ride all these years. you were always a good friend and a great gentleman. you always made me laugh, even when you weren't trying. your road has ended and my road will lead to you soon. I will miss you dearly.
I love you buddy.
Pat
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