George Gerard Garing, a proud Vietnam War veteran and Teamster Local 641 with New Penn Motor Express, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 11 2025 at the age of 78. George was the beloved husband of the late Josephine A. "Joanne" Garing (nee Procaccino) for 47 years. Together since the age of 14, Joanne was the love of his life. Born and raised in Jersey City, NJ, George moved with Joanne to Kearny, NJ to raise their two sons Grant and Christian. George and Joanne lived in Kearny for 35 years before retiring to Manchester, NJ in 2011. They enjoyed spending summer vacations on the beach in Wildwood Crest, NJ, with their family and friends.
George was a man known for his sense of humor, generosity, kind heart, and his love for sharing a story.
He had many friends through his truck driving years at New Penn, and years traveling with sons' soccer teams Kearny Thistle and Union Lancers. While living in Manchester he enjoyed meeting people at the gym, going to beaches and hanging with his friends.
Wildwood Crest was George’s favorite place to be where he enjoyed playing horseshoes, cornhole, bocce ball and body surfing. The beach became even more special after his grandkids were born. His most cherished time was spent with them going on long walks, buying ice cream and playing games in the sand.
George was the devoted father of Grant, and Christian and his wife Barbara. Adored grandfather of sisters, Avery and Rylie, and brothers, Jack and Peter. Dear brother of Jacqueline Falcone and her late husband Dr Gerry Falcone, and late Joyce Binetti and her late husband Joseph Binetti, sister-in-law Annette Barnaba (Leonardo), Marianne DeRosa (and the late Rich), and Sharon Vecchi (Dominick). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visiting will be on Tuesday from 4 until 8 p.m. at the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, N.J. The Mass is on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Stephen's Church. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. To leave online condolences, please visit www.armitagewiggins.com.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the Disabled Veterans (DAV) https://www.dav.org/