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Rick, age 57, of Glen Rock, died Monday, April 9, 2012 surrounded by his family at the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood. Born in Paterson, Rick grew up in Waldwick graduating from Waldwick High School in 1973. Rick has been a resident of Glen Rock for the past 35 years. He was the owner of Rick's Maintenance Service, a commercial cleaning company in Glen Rock. Surviving is his loving wife of 37 years, Kathleen (nee Van Wetering), and his devoted children, April and Ricky, Jr. Rick also leaves his mother, Marilyn (nee Miller) and his brothers, Ernest, Cliff, Dino and their families. Rick was predeceased by his father Ernest Garbaccio in 2008. Family and friends fondly remember their times together spent at the beach, boating and skiing. The Garbaccio family invite family and friends to a time of visiting on Wednesday, 6:00 until 8:30 PM, followed by the funeral service at 8:30 PM at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home (www.vpfh.com), 257 Godwin Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005 or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Greater NJ Chapter, 2 University Plaza, Suite 312, Hackensack, NJ 07601.
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Patricia Hulburt
April 14, 2012
My deepest sympathy to you and your family God bless you all and keep you safe
Denise Field ( formerly Sushko )
April 12, 2012
My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Garbaccio family. May the memories we all hold keep him alive forever in your hearts.
Sharon Manno
April 12, 2012
You and your family are in my prayers. I am so sorry to hear of Ricks passing.
Sharon Peterson Manno
Class of 73
Tommy & Tina Montone
April 12, 2012
Kathy, April, and Ricky - We are so sorry for your loss. We can't believe it. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family.
Barbara Ann Gleeson Maurer -Class of 73
April 11, 2012
Thoughts and prayers to you during this most difficult time.May you find comfort in all the wonderful memories you have shared.
John Carfello
April 11, 2012
Taken Way too soon for someone way too cool ..My prayers go out to the family.
Leigh Kaiser
April 11, 2012
So sorry to hear about the loss of Ricky, it comes as a shock to me the whole family were great friends while growing up. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Garbaccio family. RIP RICKY
mark and denise wisnewski
April 11, 2012
you are missed greatly our lives will never be the same again
Chris & Louie Ragusa
April 10, 2012
Can't even put into words the sorrow to hear of your loss. Still in shock.
Rich Cervone
April 10, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Jeff Sushko
April 10, 2012
My deepest sympathy to Rick's family.My good memories I hope will be of comfort to your family.
Jo-Ann Christopher Leitz
April 10, 2012
So surprised and saddened to hear of Rick's passing...your good memories will be a comfort to you during this difficult time.
Loretta Ross
April 10, 2012
So sorry to hear of Rick's passing. He and the family our in our prayers. Loretta Ross Class of '73
Steven Felice
April 10, 2012
I am very sorry to hear the news of the passing of Rick. My sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family at this difficult time.
April 10, 2012
I was so surprised to hear of Rick's passing. My prayers are with the family.
Joe Canino (Class of 73)
Robert Capelli
April 10, 2012
We were deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
A/C Management & Staff
Ridgewood. NJ
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