Gary Lee Breen

1947 - 2022

Gary Lee Breen, age 75, of Evanston, IL, formerly of Mickleton, NJ, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 8, 2022, from Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson's Disease. Gary was known as the friendliest guy in the room. His warmth and kindness touched everyone he encountered. He was a hard-worker and a self-described "doer" who volunteered for everything. He coached sports for his two children, gave his time and energy to town events, including the Gibbstown Swim Club, where he was president of the board for six years, overseeing vast improvements to the club during his tenure. He was known throughout East Greenwich for his work on renovating the library and reviving East Greenwich Day and the Spring Parade. Gary worked as a fiber optics splicer for Verizon for 37 years. He was born and raised in Denver, CO, where he graduated from Holy Family High School. Gary is survived by his beloved wife of 48-plus years, Susan Cousins Breen; son, Shawn Breen (Frances Martinez), of Lovingston, VA, and daughter, Kelly Breen Arrogante (Kevin), of Evanston, IL; grandchildren, Grace and Mason Arrogante and Elijah and Ezequiel Solis Martinez; as well as several siblings, nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, December 4, 2022, at Rode's Fireside Restaurant & Tavern, 533 Kings Hwy., Swedesboro (Woolwich Twp.), NJ, 08085. Funeral info: 847.673.6111 or habenfuneral.com to sign guestbook and to leave a condolence message.