David Michael Gardiner

David Michael Gardiner obituary, Bridgeton, NJ

David Michael Gardiner

David Gardiner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Padgett Funeral Home - Upper Deerfield Township on Oct. 6, 2025.

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David Michael Gardiner, born June 12, 1967, in Millville, New Jersey, passed away on May 26, 2025, at the age of 57, at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey.
David was a faithful Christian and attended church when his health permitted. He was a member and devoted trustee at Pearl Street Baptist Church in Bridgeton. Later, he was baptized and became a member at Shiloh Seventh Day Baptist Church in Shiloh.
Later in life, David embraced the joys of family, marrying and welcoming twin sons, David II and William, in 2000 and a daughter, Katarina, in 2005. Now, he has been reunited with his mother, Mildred; his fathers, Emeterio and Frank; his son, William; and uncles and aunts as well. Including his favorite, Uncle Bill, whom he named one of his sons (William) after. David leaves behind his wife (Lucy), son (David II), and daughter (Katarina), as well as, his brother (Nicholas) and sisters (Louise and Linda). Nieces (Roxanne and Danielle), great-nieces (Destiny, Cheyenne, and Jaelinn), nephews (John, Bucky, Anthony II), and great-nephews (George II and Gavin), along with sisters and brothers-in-law.
Lovingly Submitted by, Katarina & Lucy Gardiner
A Memorial Service will take place at 3PM on Sunday, June 29th at Shiloh Seventh Day Baptist Church, 116 East Shiloh Ave, Shiloh, NJ, 08353. Written condolences can be sent to the family through the funeral homes website, www.padgettfuneralhomes.com To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of David Michael Gardiner, please visit our Tree Store.

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