Philip J. Gartner, Jr., 63, of Farmingdale died Sunday at Jersey University Medical Center, according to the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home in Freehold.
Gartner was a retired member of the United Union of Roofers Local 4 in Parsippany and worked for the family-owned Gartner Bait & Tackle shop in Belmar.
He loved fishing, hunting, playing bingo, going to the Freehold Raceway and celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Belmar.
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He is survived by three daughters, Melissa Rudow and her husband, Michael of Jackson; Phillie Ann Gartner of Wall and Jill Gartner of Wall; two granddaughters, Angela and Gianna Rudow of Jackson; and a brother, John Gartner of Farmingdale.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at , 100 Route 524, Freehold. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday with interment to follow at Atlantic View Cemetery, Manasquan.
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In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Philip’s memory may be made to Deborah Hospital Foundation, NJ Region, PO Box 820, Browns Mills, NJ 08015.
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