Michael J. Garger

Michael J. Garger 89, of Allentown, passed away on Sunday December 24, 2023. Mike was the husband of the late Janet M. (Coccia) Garger who passed in 2016. Born in Northampton he was a son of the late John and Anna (Horvath) Garger. Mike was raised by his father and stepmother Josephine (Schimeneck) Garger. Mike was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Allentown where he as a member of the former Holy Name Society. He was a Fourth Degree member of Calvary Council #528 in Allentown, and a past president of 12 years at the Columbian Home in Allentown. He was a past president of the Midway Manor Association, and a board member of ABC, Alliance Building Communities. Mike retired as an operations manager for Air Products and Chemicals, and then as operations manager for Acme Cryogenics. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. Surviving are his sons; Gregory M. and wife Laura, Richard J. and wife Jill and Michael and companion Donna Wanamaker. Mike's sister is Hilda Maron. His grandchildren are; Katherine, Jacob, wife Michelle and children Owen and Charlotte, Caroline Garger wife of James Bubb, Rebecca wife of Brian Flynn and children Harper and Hazel, and a dear friend Bonnie Schaefer. Mike was one of sixteen children. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday January 2, 2024 at 11:00 am in Our Lady Help of Christians. Calling hours will be on Monday from 6:00-8:30 pm and on Tuesday from 9:30-10:30 in the O'Donnell Funeral Home, Allentown. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Mike's memory to the Allentown Rescue Mission, 355 hamilton Street Allentown, Pa. 18101.