Nolan Gardner Obituary
of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on April 6, 2025. Beloved son of Karen and the late Jules Gardner. Dear brother of Lex (Allison Sikora). Devoted dog dad to Violet. Loving and loyal nephew, cousin, friend, and musician.
Nolan was passionate about living life to the fullest, and radiated joy wherever he went. He was a kind, compassionate, generous young man, who touched the lives of so many people. He will always be remembered by all who knew and loved him.
Relatives and friends are invited Thursday, April 10, 2025, to the Philadelphia Ethical Society, 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103 where memorial services will begin promptly at 11:00 AM. The memorial services will also be live streamed over Zoom by accessing the link below.
Contributions in Nolan's memory may be made to the Moab Humane Society or Jules Gardner and Family Endowment for Patient Financial Assistance at Memorial Sloan Kettering and the University of Pennsylvania. Links to these charities can be found below.
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Carole, Barry Budilov
May 28, 2025
Carole and Barry Budilov are saddened to hear the loss of your son, Karen, and Debbie´s nephew. May his memory be a blessing for all who loved and knew Nolan. He sounds like a wonderful individual who loved life.
Clara and David Waxler
April 16, 2025
Dear Karen and family
So sorry on the passing of Nolan. May there be no more Tsaar and sorrow in your family.
Much love,
Clara and David Waxler
Diana Hollup
April 10, 2025
Gardner Family,
May Nolan´s memory be a blessing. Meeting him the day he and Lex visited to celebrate Bella´s 14th birthday has certainly been a memory worth cherishing. From his warm embrace, big smile, authentic personality I knew he came from good stock. Nolan´s albeit short life personified peace, hope and love. His legacy will live on in all who shared his space -even if for a little while, including myself, because he was unique, special, loved and made the world a much better place just by his presence. Thank you for sharing him with my daughter, Lex Bakey, who will undoubtedly honor him by continuing to impart his light to others through his fond memories. Much love. Diana Hollup
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