Stephen Garbarini

Stephen Garbarini obituary, Manchester Township, NJ

Stephen Garbarini

Stephen Garbarini Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Carmona-Bolen Home for Funerals, LLC - Whiting on Dec. 27, 2025.
Stephen Garbarini, 86, of Whiting, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Stephen was born in Brooklyn, NY on October 2, 1939 to his parents John and Isabelle (nee: Didio) Garbarini.
Stephen was a resident of Manchester Township, NJ for 25 years. He honorably served his country in the United States Airforce. He was an active sportsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. Stephen was an avid reader.
Stephen and Karen traveled to many wonderful places. He enjoyed picking his own vegetables at the farm and enjoyed playing pool and bacci. Above all, his greatest joy in life was being a Pop-Pop to his grandchildren.
Stephen is preceded in death by his parents, John and Isabelle Garbarini, his son Gregory Garbarini, and his brother Frank Garbarini.
Surviving Stephen is his loving wife of 37 years, Karen (nee: Krajewski) Garbarini, his children, Marc Garbarini (Stephanie) and Lauren Secero, his beloved grandchildren, Dominick, Dylan, Griffin, Hayden and Harlee, as well as his sister Linda Pistilli (Pat) as well as many cherished nieces and nephews and his special furry friend Carolina.
Family and friends are invited to gather on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 from 11:00am to 2:00pm at the Carmona-Bolen Home for Funerals, 66 Lacey Road, Manchester Township, New Jersey 08759. A funeral service will take place at 1:30pm. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.carmonabolenfh.com
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