Thomas W. Garrison, Jr. passed away Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. He was 62.
Tom was born in Haskell, the son of Thomas, and Loretta (Finigan) Garrison before coming to West Milford 35 years ago. Tom was a machine operator for American Beryllia in Haskell, where he worked for 25 years. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam era, stationed in Washington DC as an honor guard.
He is survived by his children, Thomas W. Garrison and his wife Jessica of West Milford, Leigh M. Baker and her husband Gary of Hamburg, Farrah L. Slamiak and her husband Edward and Jennifer G. Garrison of West Milford, brother Wayne F. Garrison of Wanaque, sister Emma J. Osborn of Franklin, and his beloved grandchildren Brittney, Andrew, Ryan, and Gage. He was predeceased by his parents, and sister Linda L. (Garrison) Gregory.
Private arrangements for family and friends were made by the Richards Funeral Home, Riverdale.
Memorial donations in Tom's name may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.