"JOHN GARLAND Relation to Deceased: BROTHER MISS YOU, LOVE YOU The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips"
In loving memory of
Gerald Garland
December 3, 1942 - June 3, 2006
Name: Gerald F. Garland
Life Dates: 12/3/1942 - 6/3/2006
City Of Birth: Rochester, NY
Pre-deceased by
Predeceased by his wife, Lorraine Garland; parents, Louis Mary Garland.
Survived by
He is survived by his son, Anthony Garland and daughter Jennifer (fiance Mike) Garland; grandchildren, Amanda, Brittany and Zachary; girlfriend, Kim Pompa; brothers, Robert (Sherri) Garland of Texas, John (Margie) Garland, David (Linda) Garland; sister-in-law Vicky (Barry) O`Brien; brothers-in-law, Richard (Jeane) DeCroce, Bill (Dee) DeCroce; lifelong friend cousin, Tom Eleanor Niccoli; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and many many special friends.
History
Babe was passionate about his wife Lorraine Street Rods. He received the most enjoyment in his life spending time with his grandchildren. Babe`s love of cars is best illustrated in his current 1946 Coupe. He also loved collecting die-cast cars. Babe enjoyed fishing, hunting and was an all around sportsmen. His favorite family get-together had to be Christmas time, he was always the one to dress up and play Santa for the children in his family. Babe had a big soft heart. He was always "the big brother." His sense of humor will be sadly missed by those who knew him.
Donations
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Babe`s Memory to Strong Memorial Hospital Cardiovascular ICU Unit (7-1600 Unit), 601 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY 14642.
Services
BARTOLOMEO PEROTTO Funeral Home, Inc., 1411 Vintage Lane (between 390 Long Pond Rd.), where Babe`s visitation will be Tuesday, June 6th from 3-8 PM. All are invited to attend Babe`s Funeral Mass on Wednesday, June 7th at 9:30 AM at Sacred Heart Cathedral (Flower City Park). Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Additional Information
Babe worked as a Truck Driver for DiMaria Enterprise. He was a member of many of the local Rochester Car Clubs, especially STS Street Machines of Rochester. Babe was an organizer of the car shows put on for the benefit of Camp Good Days and Special Times.