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Peter Garofalo Obituary

GAROFALO - Peter of Yaphank, NY (formerly of Valley Stream), peacefully passed away in his sleep surrounded by his loving family on July 16, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with multiple cancers. Peter is survived by his beloved wife Carol; his two adoring exceptional children Peter C. (Alison) and Diana (Ryan); and three adorable grandchildren whom he loved to the moon and beyond (Caroline, Ryan Jr., and Leona). He also leaves behind two brothers Henry (Joan) and Ron (Ann). Peter's thirty-five year career in nursing, leaves behind a multitude of friends as well as countless individuals he touched by his profession. Family and friends may pay their respects on Sunday, July 19, from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at the Ruland Funeral Home (500 N. Ocean Avenue in Patchogue NY). Interment in Pinelawn Memorial Park to be private. In lieu of flowers, donations would be greatly appreciated to Cold Spring Harbor's CCL Research and-or the Lustgarten Foundation.

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Published by Newsday on Jul. 17, 2020.

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Jeff Lipton

July 11, 2025

Every time I pass by the bone marrow transplant unit I think of Peter and know how proud he would be about what he was instrumental i creating.

Jeffrey Lipton

May 26, 2021

Sincere condolences to Peter´s family and friends - he is well remembered for all he did for our patients in the bone marrow transplant program at Cohen Children´s Medical Center

Mary Seitz

July 23, 2020

Today I have to say my final goodbye to one of the most nicest and special men in my life. I was lucky to have known him for 45 years. He was always on my side. I love you Uncle Peter! I hope now you can have peace and watch over all of us as our guardian angel! You will be missed

Ronald Garofalo

July 18, 2020

My brother, my Best Friend. Thanks for all the good times we shared, the cruises, backyard pool, lobster dance at Dianas wedding and so much more. You will never be forgotten. Until we are together again, and we will be, R.I.P. without pain...I love you. Ron

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Henry Garofalo

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Anna Garofalo

July 17, 2020

RIP Peter, give Mom and Dad a hug and kiss from me
Your Sister Anna

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500 North Ocean Avenue, Patchogue, NY 11772

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