Garrett, Richard, 65, of Phila., PA passed away on July 7, 2015.
He grew up in Atlantic County. Predeceased by his parents; Richard and Doris Garrett. He is survived by a brother, David Garrett (Gail) of Egg Harbor Twp.
Richard was a resident of the Roxborough area for many years. He was an experienced handyman, having last worked for the Philadelphia Parks Department.
There will be a celebration of his life with memorial service on Sunday, Oct. 18 at the Mecedonia United Methodist Church, 941 Simpson Ave., Ocean City, NJ at 5 pm.
Not a day goes by without thinking about you Richard. I still struggle realizing you are gone. In my heart you are always there. In Peace.
Richard it's been a year and you remain in the thoughts and hearts of many. Today I will hoist a brew and think of you. I hope you came to know the peace of Christ and the enjoyment of eternal life.
"richard we were strongly connected during my stint @ Stockton State College and we learned alot from each other re: life experiences politics and music and basic whole foods cooking but unfortunately u slipped into the sunset". i trully valued our connection but when u made the move to the philly vicinity our connection was a hit or miss mostly miss.anyway sorry i couldn't be present for your finale service but i was totally there in spirit so now it's time for me to go so Rest In Peace my dear friend Terrence Fahy
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Not a day goes by without thinking about you Richard. I still struggle realizing you are gone. In my heart you are always there. In Peace.
Richard it's been a year and you remain in the thoughts and hearts of many. Today I will hoist a brew and think of you. I hope you came to know the peace of Christ and the enjoyment of eternal life.
"richard we were strongly connected during my stint @ Stockton State College and we learned alot from each other re: life experiences politics and music and basic whole foods cooking but unfortunately u slipped into the sunset". i trully valued our connection but when u made the move to the philly vicinity our connection was a hit or miss mostly miss.anyway sorry i couldn't be present for your finale service but i was totally there in spirit so now it's time for me to go so Rest In Peace my dear friend Terrence Fahy
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8/85 - I took this photo of Richard in Germantown, Philadelphia when I spent 3 weeks with him. We spent several days in New York City staying at the Waldorf Astoria (I worked for Hilton Hotels at the time). It was a WONDERFUL time in my life! Sadly, it

No idea what the date is on this photo; button he sent me.

10/1984 - My favorite photo of Richard.

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