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June 9, 2010
Services
Funeral services will be held Monday, June 14, 2010 at 9 AM from the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne then to Our Lady of the Valley RC Church, Wayne where at 10 AM a Funeral Mass will be offered. Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home on Sunday, June 13th from 2-6 PM.
Frank W. Gardiner Jr. age 93 of Wayne passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at home while receiving the loving care of his family. God whisked him away quietly to eternal life.
Frank’s passing was entwined with a very special dedication of love and personal caring within this very special family. There were commitments made between themselves to care for each other no matter the difficulties. The saying that love is not to keep and hold but rather to share is exemplified within the Gardiner family.
He lived in Central Valley, NY before moving to back to Paterson, NJ and has lived in Wayne since 1966. Mr. Gardiner was the youngest of seven children all predeceased – Helen, Harry, Howard, Patricia, Regina and John. He leaves behind his wife of 73 years, Celeste Gardiner and his three daughters, otherwise known as “The Three B’s” – Barbara Toscano and husband Anthony, Beverly Colella and husband Thomas, and Brenda Aldi.
Devoted Grandfather to Dawn Marie Fasolino, Thomas Colella, Michael, Matthew and Jeffrey Toscano, Michele Scavone, Jessica Inglima, Christine Placko and Marissa Aldi. He also leaves his nine precious great-grandchildren – Pasquale, Amanda, Reid, Ryan, Michael, Vincent, Jayden, Ashley and Daniella.
In his early life he owned produce stores in Jersey City and Englewood, NJ. Mr. Gardiner worked for Crucible Steel and Curtiss-Wright Corporation prior to working as a Sales Representative for the John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company in Paterson. Later, as a General Agent, he started his own firm, The Frank W. Gardiner Insurance Agency in Clifton, NJ. Mr.Gardiner was the recipient of numerous awards throughout his career for his knowledge and salesmanship in the field of life insurance. Mr.Gardiner returned to school at the age of 83 in order to stay abreast of the changing times in the insurance industry.
After his retirement, Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner enjoyed many summers at their retirement home in Marshalls Creek, PA. Mr. Gardiner was active in the Wanaque Senior Citizens Club where he held the office of Sergeant of Arms for many years. He was also active in local politics and held a position on the Board of Passaic County Senior Advisory Council. He will forever be remembered as a loving husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and friend.
Those planning an expression of sympathy in Frank’s memory are asked to consider the Wayne First Aid Squad, PO Box 291, Wayne, NJ 07470.
If you would like to send a private condolence directly to the family use this condolence section.
Funeral services will be held Monday, June 14, 2010 at 9 AM from the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne then to Our Lady of the Valley RC Church, Wayne where at 10 AM a Funeral Mass will be offered. Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home on Sunday, June 13th from 2-6 PM.
June 9, 2010
Services
Funeral services will be held Monday, June 14, 2010 at 9 AM from the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne then to Our Lady of the Valley RC Church, Wayne where at 10 AM a Funeral Mass will be offered. Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home on Sunday, June 13th from 2-6 PM.
Frank W. Gardiner Jr. age 93 of Wayne passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at home while receiving the loving care of his family. God whisked him away quietly to eternal life.
Frank’s passing was entwined with a very special dedication of love and personal caring within this very special family. There were commitments made between themselves to care for each other no matter the difficulties. The saying that love is not to keep and hold but rather to share is exemplified within the Gardiner family.
He lived in Central Valley, NY before moving to back to Paterson, NJ and has lived in Wayne since 1966. Mr. Gardiner was the youngest of seven children all predeceased – Helen, Harry, Howard, Patricia, Regina and John. He leaves behind his wife of 73 years, Celeste Gardiner and his three daughters, otherwise known as “The Three B’s” – Barbara Toscano and husband Anthony, Beverly Colella and husband Thomas, and Brenda Aldi.
Devoted Grandfather to Dawn Marie Fasolino, Thomas Colella, Michael, Matthew and Jeffrey Toscano, Michele Scavone, Jessica Inglima, Christine Placko and Marissa Aldi. He also leaves his nine precious great-grandchildren – Pasquale, Amanda, Reid, Ryan, Michael, Vincent, Jayden, Ashley and Daniella.
In his early life he owned produce stores in Jersey City and Englewood, NJ. Mr. Gardiner worked for Crucible Steel and Curtiss-Wright Corporation prior to working as a Sales Representative for the John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company in Paterson. Later, as a General Agent, he started his own firm, The Frank W. Gardiner Insurance Agency in Clifton, NJ. Mr.Gardiner was the recipient of numerous awards throughout his career for his knowledge and salesmanship in the field of life insurance. Mr.Gardiner returned to school at the age of 83 in order to stay abreast of the changing times in the insurance industry.
After his retirement, Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner enjoyed many summers at their retirement home in Marshalls Creek, PA. Mr. Gardiner was active in the Wanaque Senior Citizens Club where he held the office of Sergeant of Arms for many years. He was also active in local politics and held a position on the Board of Passaic County Senior Advisory Council. He will forever be remembered as a loving husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and friend.
Those planning an expression of sympathy in Frank’s memory are asked to consider the Wayne First Aid Squad, PO Box 291, Wayne, NJ 07470.
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