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Gary WERNER Obituary
Gary A., Esq., age 66, of Franklin Lakes died on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at Hackensack University Medical Center. Gary was born in Jersey City, NJ and resided in Wyckoff before moving to Franklin Lakes 30 years ago. Gary was a Civil Law Attorney, as the proprietor of his own law practice located in Hackensack. He was a member of the Franklin Lakes United Methodist Church, the Bergen County Bar Association, National Auto Sport Association, International Motor Press Association and the Boiling Spring Masonic Lodge #152, Rutherford. Gary is survived by his loving wife, Michele (nee McNellis) Werner of Franklin Lakes, his three sons, Christopher A. Werner and his wife, Allison of Franklin Lakes, Erich Werner and his wife, Joanna of Montebello, NY and Cody A. Werner and his wife, Melissa of Ringwood, two grandchildren, Carlie Mae Werner and Jameson A. Werner, his mother, Audrey (nee Woltjen) of Mahwah, and a brother Neal A. Werner of Mystic, CT. Also surviving are his cousins, nieces and nephews and his beloved dogs, Moose and Midas who brought him much joy. Gary was predeceased by his father, Alan Werner. The Werner Family will receive family and friends on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, www.vpfh.com, 257 Godwin Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481. A private cremation will be held. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, contributions in Gary's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 20 Mercer Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601 or HUMC Foundation, F.B.O. John Theurer Cancer Center, 360 Essex Street, Suite 301, Hackensack, NJ 07601.
Memories and Condolences
for Gary WERNER
17 Entries
Karmen
August 23, 2025
My Poem in memory of Gary Werner, Esq.
Letter to Heaven
For Gary Werner
Dear Gary,
Heaven opened its doors for you,
welcoming your spirit into a new life.
Yet here on earth, remembering you
brings tears and heavy silence.
I see you still-laughing,
fighting for justice,
winning cases with passion and grace.
Now only an empty desk remains,
an empty chair,
an office filled with memories
instead of your voice.
Your smile lingers in our hearts,
though it now carries the weight of sorrow.
We cry not only for an attorney we admired,
but for a friend,
a family soul we were blessed to know.
Gary Werner-
your story here has ended in body,
but your legacy lives on,
stamped forever in the book of life.
Rest peacefully, dear friend.
Susan
August 23, 2025
"I feel so sad. He was a great attorney, a true friend, and had such a wonderful sense of humor. When I heard about his passing, I cried. I know God is taking good care of Gary. I will never forget him. Rest in peace, Gary."
Danielle Ippolito
December 16, 2020
Gary will always be missed in Hackensack Workers Compensation Court. Him and his kind heart were a blessing to have known and worked with. May you always rest peacefully and live on the hearts of all those you have touched.
Gary (Gerbino) Michaels
September 16, 2019
I am froze to have heard this from my son Eric this Sunday evening. I had no idea we lost this wonderful man 5 years ago. I've been thinking and thinking give Gary a call. It's been such a long time since I spoke to him. And now my son tells me this and I look it up and I see this. I'm heartbroken. Gary helped me many times. But especially when he was brand new in his career. He went out of his way to help me and he did magnificently. Gary became my friend an attorney from then on throughout my life. Gary seemed like a brother to me. I pray God has his hands on him forever. My prayers are with the entire Werner family. God bless you Gary I will miss you sir!!!
Diane Lucianna
December 31, 2014
I knew Gary as a colleague in hackensack for many years and was so upset to hear of his sickness and death. He was a happy, friendly man and a great lawyer loved by his clients.
Linda and Ronald Schmidt
December 22, 2014
Please accept our deepest condolences. Our prayers are with you.
Ann Marie Miller
December 22, 2014
Please accept our deepest sympathy. He was a good neighbor, and will be missed.
Jane Goodman
December 22, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Gary will be missed by his friends in the neighborhood.
Margaret Benson
December 22, 2014
Gary you are a wonderful man taken way too young. I will never forget all your kindness to my family all the years we have known you a Great Friend and Lawyer. My prayers are with the Werner Family
December 22, 2014
To the entire Werner Family,
With our sincere sympathy, So sorry for your loss.
Joel & Linda Silberstein
December 22, 2014
I wii always remember you and you family forever.my prayers and well wishes wil be there always....my deepest sympahy to everyone
Tom & Diane Ribustello
December 22, 2014
We will miss our dear friend - There will be an empty chair at our Saturday night dinners out, but it will be filled with our wonderful (and humorous) memories. We will always cherish those memories & our friendship. RIP Gary.
Deborah Magnotta
December 22, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Danielle Ippolito
December 22, 2014
Gary, you will be missed dearly. I will never forget your contagious smile and and sense of humor. You were loved by many and will be remember for always. My sincerest condolensces to all of Gary Werners family and friends. It is my hope that we can all find some peace and comfort in this time of loss. May he be at rest and in peace. With love and sincerest of sympathies.
December 22, 2014
I will miss you gary a friend and a lawyer
Sheila Byrnes
December 22, 2014
I knew Gary first as my attorney and then he became my friend. Such a wonderful and kind man. My condolences to his family.
Mr & Mrs. Larry Emilianovitz
December 22, 2014
To our counselor and friend we will miss you dearly. Our deepest sympathies to the Werner family.
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