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Gardner, John

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Jack Gardner 83, passed away peacefully on May 1st, 2021.  He is pre-deceased by his parents William and Irene Gardner, and his brother Bill.  He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Margaret, sister Cathy (James),sons John(Gabriela) and David(Marnie), his grandchildren Zayne(Leslie), John III, Maryn, Shay.  Jack also leaves behind his sister in law Barb and several nieces and nephews. 
Jack was born in Montreal Canada, prior to his family settling in East Rochester, NY. Upon graduation, Jack joined the United States Marine Corps for six years.   He dedicated his career to law enforcement while pursuing his BS degree at Rochester Institute of Technology.  After a stint with the LAPD, he returned to Rochester to raise his family and to serve as a Monroe County Sheriff until he retired in 1985.
Jack will be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother, son, grandfather, and friend.  He touched many lives over his lifetime and will be sorely missed.
Donations in Jack’s memory can be made to:
Honor Flight Rochester, Inc.
PO Box 23581
Rochester, NY 14692

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9 responses to “Gardner, John”

  1. Mike & Kathy McCarthy MCSD Avatar
    Mike & Kathy McCarthy MCSD

    RIP my friend

  2. Tom McShea Avatar
    Tom McShea

    Gardner Family, So sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. He was a Real Gentleman who was a great partner to work with on the B Zone 1st Platoon. May God Rest his Soul.

  3. Val & Joe Liotta Avatar
    Val & Joe Liotta

    We’ll miss you friend. We have many fond memories with you and Marge..

  4. Fellow Officers of ARPALER Avatar
    Fellow Officers of ARPALER

    The Association of Rochester Police and Area Law Enforcement Retirees (ARPALER) sends condolences and prayers to the family of Deputy Gardner, and we salute him for his service to his country and community. Rest in peace Brother.

  5. Bob Russo Avatar
    Bob Russo

    Gardner Family….so sorry to hear of Jacks passing. He was a great partner and in his own quiet way he taught me a lot when I was new on the job. He was always there to back myself and other Deputies up. God Bless, RIP “616”……….

  6. Judy & Ken Hale Avatar
    Judy & Ken Hale

    Marge & family
    So sorry to hear about Jack, we had a lot of fun times

  7. John Lanphear Avatar
    John Lanphear

    I will miss him at the ARPALER luncheons, if we ever have them again. Jack used to sit at the table with me, Dewey VanNort, Joe Koch and Jimmy Vahue. He got me to sign up for Honor Flight. I’m still waiting. Jack was a good guy, always laughing at our jokes. I’ll miss him.

  8. Bob Salmon Avatar
    Bob Salmon

    Last saw ‘Jack’ at the 50th Class Reunion of East Rochester High School in 2006. Played on the football team with Jack, and many good memories. Like the Poem ‘The Train of Life’ we meet many people along the way, and many we never forget. Jack was a perfect gentleman, and as we move along in life, the crowd gets thinner.

  9. Craig Weise, Avatar
    Craig Weise,

    My condolences from the Pilarski family.