Obituary of Philip Gartner

Philip J. Gartner, Jr., 63, of Farmingdale, NJ passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. Philip was born and raised in Newark and was a lifelong Monmouth County resident. He worked for the family owned and operated Gartner Bait & Tackle, Belmar. Philip retired from United Union of Roofers, Local #4 in Parsippany. He will always be remembered for fishing at Belmar, Brielle and Pt. Pleasant. Philip loved hunting, playing bingo, going to the Freehold Raceway and celebrating St. Patty's Day in Belmar. He is survived by three daughters, Melissa Rudow and her husband, Michael of Jackson; Phillie Ann Gartner of Wall and Jill Gartner of Wall; two granddaughters, Angela and Gianna Rudow of Jackson; and a brother & best friend, John Gartner of Farmingdale. Visiting at the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, 100 Elton-Adelphia Road (Route 524), Freehold Township on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service at the funeral home on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 10:00 AM. Interment to follow in Atlantic View Cemetery, Manasquan. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Philip's memory may be made to Deborah Hospital Foundation, NJ Region, PO Box 820, Browns Mills, NJ 08015. For information, direction or condolence messages to the family, visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com