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Robert Garringer Obituary
WEST PITTSTON — Rev. Robert W. Garringer Sr., 56, West Pittston, passed away on Feb. 25, 2016, at his home due to a lengthy illness.
Robert was born on Nov. 30, 1959, in Wilkes-Barre, to the late John and Eunice (Fink) Garringer. A graduate of Dallas High School, he continued his education at Allied Medical and Technical Careers where he obtained a diploma in the Healthcare Technician and EKG Technician programs. He was employed by Nesbitt Memorial Hospital, Kingston, as a unit secretary. Robert was a member of the New Life Apostolic Church of West Pittston, where he had a love of God's Word, singing and playing his guitar. He also loved drawing, camping and fishing with family and friends.
Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Karen Pilger, and grandmother, Ida Fink.
Surviving are his loving wife of 37 years, Marlene (Zeller) Garringer; sons, Robert W. Garringer Jr. and his wife, Rachel, Pittston, and John M. Garringer and his wife, April "Laci," Cleveland, Tennessee; four wonderful and loving grandchildren, Sierrya, Brooke, Adyson and Tyler. He will be sadly missed by all.
His family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to doctors Andrews, Young, Ellis and Szustak, the Pittston Fresenius Dialysis Center and Heartland Hospice for all their care and support.
Funeral services will be held noon Saturday, Feb. 27, in the New Life Apostolic Church, 207 Boston Ave., West Pittston, with the Rev. Philip Webb Sr. officiating. Friends may call 10 a.m. to service in the church.
Arrangements by the Metcalfe-Shaver-Kopcza Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming.
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Hazel & Justus Shultz
March 3, 2016
Marlene & Family,
May the love and support of family and friends carry you through your time of sorrow. Bobby was a wonderful man who will be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him. God bless.
March 2, 2016
I'm very sorry for your loss, but please find comfort knowing God can be a refuge for us during these times (psalm 9:9)
Marianne Sailus
March 2, 2016
Dear Marlene and Family,
I read Bob's obituary, and said to myself, "He is finally with the Lord Whom he loved so greatly." May that same Lord Jesus now console you in your grief. I am truly honored to have known such a wonderful man!
February 27, 2016
So terribly sorry Marlene and family for your loss. Bobby was a wonderful guy with a loving, compassionate heart. Will be greatly missed by many. Such a joy to be with at all our gatherings. The entire church will miss his kind and wise words. Sending our love. Paul and Linda Wilk
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Sharon Whittaker
February 26, 2016
Marlene and family, I was so shocked when I read about Bobby all of us had fun years ago he was a special guy, I will always remember him in the water down the shore he had such a good time.God Bless I will be praying for all of you.
Cindy Pellam Harrison
February 26, 2016
Marlene and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Bobby. My prayers and condolences to you. Bobby was a kind soul and a beloved cousin. May he rest in peace.
February 26, 2016
So sorry to hear about Bobby. He had a long, hard fight but never complained.
February 26, 2016
My prayers and thoughts are continually with all of you......Robert was a truly great example of courage, toughness and yet so much love....I am proud to have known him and am a better person because of his friendship......
Dave Marino
Rita&Iggy Rutkowski
February 25, 2016
Marlene&Family,So Sorry For Your Loss.Love Rita&Iggy.
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