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Albert Gardner Obituary
Westfield resident, loved baseball and college basketball
Albert Gardner, 66, passed away on April 13, 2020, at his home in Westfield, N.J.
Born in Plainfield, N.J., he grew up in Westfield. Albert is survived by his cousins, Bessie, Rasheed, Ronald, and Renee and a host of other cousins. He will be remembered for his love of baseball and college basketball. In his time away from coaching kids in sports, he spent his time at the Local Elks Lodge.
Due to COVID-19 services are private at this time. Please continue to check www.dooleycolonialhome.com for further service information. In lieu of flowers and cards, Albert would love nothing more than for you to help another person in need during this time.
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Jo & Art Wayne
April 24, 2020
Condolences to Albert's family he was a good person and enjoyed laughing and making others smile. All our memories of Albert are fun happy ones and we will carry his love with us. Keeping you all close in thoughts and prayers.
Jo & Art
April 23, 2020
To the family of Albert:
Praying for you: God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm: 73:26
" The Scurry's "
A great time at the Capitol Jazz Fest. We will miss you dearly.
Yvonne Marotta
April 20, 2020
Yvonne Marotta
April 20, 2020
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Yvonne Marotta
April 20, 2020
Yvonne Marotta
April 20, 2020
We had a great time at the Capitol Jazz Fest. Will miss him dearly.
Yvonne Marotta
April 20, 2020
Sharde Critchlow
April 18, 2020
Its almost unbelieveable. I love you and will definantly miss you. Im so happy that you were able to spend time with the kids over the holidays. Im so happy that I was able to give you a big hug before you left. And even happier that you told me you loved me.
Milton Futrell
April 17, 2020
Rest in peace. Friend and classmate from Johnson C. Smith University.
Milton Futrell
April 17, 2020
Rest in peace. Friend and classmate from Johnson C. Smith University.
Milton Futrell
April 17, 2020
Milton Futrell
Dianne
April 17, 2020
My family knew BIG AL , we all all about the same age. Fond memory last summer I left my yard on my way to my car and we stopped for a minute just to catch up, I had cut flowers and was on my way to a friends he asked about them what they were and I had a bouquet of twenty or more and I gave them to him they were wrapped in paper with ribbon. He said he had someone who would love them, and then he tried to pay me and said he didnt have much cash on him but he was sure they were expensive and I laughed and said they were from my garden. Lastly I said I hope your lady enjoys them and they cost me nothing to grow. And every time I saw him after that he asked how my garden was doing. Just to say he was always a nice guy always a smile and he will be missed
Carolyn Wilson
April 17, 2020
Praying for peace and comfort for the family and friends of Albert. He was one of a kind and will be truly missed.
Rev. Tracy E. Fooster
April 17, 2020
Missing you sorely. I thank God that He placed you in my life for a reason, a season and a lifetime. If I wrote anything else you'd yell at me for telling our business. Rest in His arms.
Traci Monroe
April 17, 2020
My first memory of you as a child was baseball. The Green Machine. As I got older, you lovingly became Uncle Al to me, my friends, and our children. We always had to make sure Uncle Al was ok. We know we got on your nerves, but you never pushed us away. I will cherish the memories. You will truly be missed.
Roslyn Gawthney
April 17, 2020
My next door neighbor since 1982, we actually met when we were both 5 years old and used to play together. He will be missed!
TWO PEAS IN A POD
Renee Johnson
April 17, 2020
Albert, I don't know what I will do without you. You were my buddy and like another brother. I'll miss our conversations; reminiscing about your mom and her cooking. I'll miss all the laughter we shared together. I'll miss greeting you with a loving kiss to your forehead. I'll miss our holidays together. I'll miss watching you chew your food so properly while you spill some on your shirt. I'm laughing and crying at the same time. You were always so generous with your time. Anytime someone called and needed help, you would jump up and go to assist them. You had a big heart cuz. I'll miss you and love you forever Pood. Remember when we ended our phone calls, I would say, don't say goodbye, say I'll see you later. Well, I'll see you later.
Bill Smith
April 16, 2020
My dear friend you will be missed. I will always remember our banter over the Yankee/Oriole games. Your kindness will be missed by all you touched. Rest easy until we meet again.
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