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Matthew Garbett Obituary
of Binghamton
Matthew P. Garbett, Sr., 87, of Binghamton, went to be with the Lord Sunday morning, November 25, 2007, at his home. He was predeceased by his wife, Charlotte Garbett; his parents, Lewis and Lovina Garbett; and two brothers, Albert and Lewis Garbett. He is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law, Matthew P., Jr. and Linda Garbett, Larry L. Garbett; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one niece and spouse, Virginia and Steve Pecka; one great-nephew, Charles Pecka; a loving friend, Audrey Dufford. Matthew was a member of Primitive Methodist Church, Johnson City. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Army and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was a retired employee of the U.S. Post Office, Binghamton.
Funeral services will be held at the J.F. Rice Funeral Home, Inc., 150 Main St., Johnson City, Friday at 1 p.m. The Rev. Elvin S. Murphy will officiate. Burial will be in Sylvan Lawn Cemetery, Greene, N.Y. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 5-7 p.m. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to Primitive Methodist Church, 4 Ackley Ave., Johnson City, N.Y. 13790 or to Lourdes Hospice, 4102 Old Vestal Rd., Vestal, N.Y. 13850 in Matthew P. Garbett Sr.'s memory.
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Memories and Condolences
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Richard and Jarris Garbett
December 10, 2007
Very sympathy to learn about my uncle's death.. wish to see him one more time. Always think of him in my heart..I am his oldest nephew. Miss him dearly..
Becky Dufford
December 7, 2007
Garbett Family:
I am sorry for your loss. I did not know about his passing until yesterday. I was married to Audrey's son Ron (who passed last Dec). I always thought he was a very nice man. He will be missed.
Dick Rolles
November 30, 2007
Matt Linda and family, WE will always remember the good times we had at cook park and at the Garbett home in the city. Mr Garbett was such a special person.He truly was a kind gentleman. We will always have love for him and Mrs Garbett in our hearts. Dick and Nina
Herb & Alice spach
November 29, 2007
Matt, Larry & family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad.
Linda McGreal
November 29, 2007
Dear Matt and Linda and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Matt Sr. passing. I remember all the things your mom and dad did with my mom and dad. The trips up to the Adirondacks. All those years that I lived upstairs he always made me laugh.
Ginger Daire
November 28, 2007
To the Garbett family i'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Matt Sr. my thoughts and prayers go out to you. and I'm hoping that the healing process will be a short one. God Bless
Kathy Jo and Robert Lee and Family
November 28, 2007
Dear Matt and Linda and family,
I'm so so sorry to hear of lossing great guy.He will be dearly miss. I will hold all the memories that we shared together at the river close to my heart. You are in our heart and prays.
Gordon Brown
November 28, 2007
Dear Cousins,
Matt attended Elsie's Memorial in May and we were all so glad to see him. Audrey was so gracious and good company for those moments. Matt's presence in our home on Howard Ave. is one of my earliest memories, he visited often and Mom would give him his coffee break and sometimes lunch. He was a great help to Mom for many of her later years and was often her escort to various events. We will miss him.
Gordon Brown and Norman and Claudia
RUTH SHOEMAKER AND FAMILY
November 28, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss.He was a very nice person.I remember all the good times we all had at the river.He will deeply missed.
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