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Michael Garvey Obituary

Michael Garvey

Monroe Township - Michael E. Garvey passed away on Thursday September 19, 2019 at The University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro. He was 53 years old. Michael was born in Perth Amboy and was a lifelong resident of Monroe Twp. He helped his family at Garvey's Restaurant & Pub in Monroe Twp. where he was loved by all. Michael attended Rutgers University and was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. He was a parishioner of St. James the Less RC Church, Jamesburg.

He was pre-deceased by his brother, Robert E. Garvey, III in 2015.

He is survived by three children, Casey Garvey of Colonia, Robert Smith of Clearwater, FL, and Michael Franc of Lawrenceville, his parents, Robert E., Jr. and Kathleen (Farino) Garvey of Monroe Twp., two brothers, Patrick E. Garvey of Duvall, WA, and Sean Garvey of Monroe Twp., two nieces, Mary Kate Garvey of Ocean Grove, and Danielle Garvey of Spotswood, two nephews, Robert E. Garvey, IV of Norristown, PA, and Patrick E. Garvey, Jr. of Duvall, WA, and many other extended family members and friends.

Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on Wednesday September 25, 2019 and from 9:00am to 9:30am on Thursday September 26, 2019 at the M. David DeMarco Funeral Home, Inc. 205 Rhode Hall Rd. Monroe Twp., NJ 08831, 732-521-0555. Funeral services will begin at 9:30am on Thursday from the funeral home. A funeral liturgy will be 10:00am on Thursday at St. James the Less RC Church, 36 Lincoln Ave. Jamesburg, NJ followed by Interment in St. James the Less RC Church Parish Cemetery, Monroe Twp.

For those who desire, memorial contributions may be made to St. James the Less RC Church, 36 Lincoln Ave. Jamesburg, NJ 08831.

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Published by Home News Tribune on Sep. 22, 2019.

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Patti Grainer

October 4, 2019

I was so sorry to hear about Michael's passing- Bobby and Kay I wish you comfort in your memories and that God helps heal your pain. Michael always made me smile- May he RIP..Patti Grainer (Malloy)

Joy Loua

September 27, 2019

Good bless you Michael!! Sending my condolences to the Garvey family!!❤❤

Vivian Smith

September 24, 2019

To the Garvey Family,

My deepest condolences. May God be your peace and comfort at this time with the loss of Michael. He will forever be in my heart and a part of my life through our son.

-- Vivian Smith

September 23, 2019

Our deepest heartfelt condolences to you all. May God give you the strength, comfort and peace needed at this time!
Sherry(Dukes) & Roger Robbins

Jim VanZino

September 22, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

~ Jim & Libby VanZino

September 22, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

~ Jim & Libby VanZino

Kathy Beitel

September 22, 2019

Deepest condolences to all the Garvey Family.
~ Kathy & Larry
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25

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

DeMarco Funeral Home

205 Rhode Hall Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

Sep

26

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

DeMarco Funeral Home

205 Rhode Hall Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

Sep

26

Funeral service

9:30 a.m.

DeMarco Funeral Home

205 Rhode Hall Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

Sep

26

Liturgy

10:00 a.m.

St. James the Less RC Church

36 Lincoln Ave., Jamesburg, NJ

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205 Rhode Hall Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

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