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BORN
1955
DIED
2024
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Clearfield, Pennsylvania
JAMES GARITO Obituary
Born Oct. 30, 1955 in Clearfield, a son of the late Joseph and Anna (Rose) Garito.
Jim married Debra A. (Hoover) Garito on May 10, 1980 at St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield.
Jim is survived by his wife, Debra; a daughter, Tracie (Joe) Grimm; and two sons, Michael (Tara) Garito) and Brian (Megan) Garito.
Jim is also survived by his sisters, Jeanette Conklin, Mary (Bob) Heller, Mae (Don) Galio, Phyllis (Jim) Galio, Sandy Erhard; a brother, John Garito; and his mother-in-law, Josephine Hoover.
He is survived by seven grandchildren, Jared and Ember Grimm, Aaron, Eric, and Joseph Garito, and Madilyn and Joelyn Garito. Jim also is survived by two great grandchildren, Grayson and Owen Lee Garito; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Ralph Hoover; a niece, Jennifer Galio; and brothers-in-law, Lee Conklin, Bob Erhard, and Tim Hoover.
Honoring Jim's wishes, private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be at the Historic Crown Crest Cemetery.
Beardsley Funeral Home and Crematory, Clearfield is in charge of the arrangements.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 26 S. 2nd St., Clearfield, PA 16830; or the SPCA, 275 21st St., Clearfield, PA 16830.
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Beth Fulesday Hallstrom
September 12, 2024
Dear Debbie,
I interviewed you several times as the winner of The Progress Recipe Contest. I´m so sorry for your loss! I know your husband died way too soon but I also know he had a wonderful family and fantastic meals.
Cindy Rowles
September 11, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
John Joseph Marino
September 10, 2024
Very sorry for your families loss.
Janet Barrett
September 10, 2024
I´m so sorry to hear the loss of your husband my condolences goes out to his family. May you Rest in Peace.
Jim and Heather kolbe
September 9, 2024
I'm so very sorry for your loss.
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