Gary H. Frieze passed away on October 23, 2026. He was 69. Gary grew up in Kearny and is predeceased by his parents and brother. Gary first became a pharmacist having graduated from Rutgers (Dean’s List 4 Times) and worked in Kearny. He also enjoyed his many years with Kearny’s Inter-County Drug & Alcohol Abuse and more recently with Northeast Life Skills Associates. Gary was married to Julia at Grace UMC in 1999 and went on to achieve his M.Div. at Drew Theological School (Magnum Cum Laude).
Gary combined his medical knowledge with faith and spirituality and was most proud of being a Mentor to Deacons. His gift to relate current events of today’s world issues to that of a historical and theological perspective was greatly valued.
Know for his generosity, love of Maine Coon cats, humor and sharp wit, Gary’s teachings greatly influenced many who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Only Maine Coons Rescue at https://www.omcrescue.org.
Funeral details will be scheduled within the week.