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Beloved husband, father, grandpa/opa, and son- Gary Philip Wirtz, age 66, of Mantua Township, NJ went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 29, 2021.
Gary was born in Camden, NJ. During his adolescent years he lived in South Philadelphia and attended Catholic schools there. He and his family later moved to Collingswood, NJ, where he attended high school, acquiring his nickname “Wirtzie”. It was during his sophomore year at Collingswood High School …
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Another memory came to me with Gary Wirtz and his older sister, Carol. I was babysitting my new sister ( less than a ye…
Another memory came to me with Gary Wirtz and his older sister, Carol. I was babysitting my new sis…
Another memory came to me with Gary Wirtz and his older sister, …
I miss you everyday Opa, I can’t believe it’s already been 4 years since you’ve been gone. I keep your nascar stuff set…
I miss you everyday Opa, I can’t believe it’s already been 4 years since you’ve been gone. I keep y…
I miss you everyday Opa, I can’t believe it’s already been 4 yea…

My condolences to Gary's family. I first met Gary when I moved to the neighborhood in 1954 - the year in which Gary was…

My condolences to Gary's family. I first met Gary when I moved to the neighborhood in 1954 - the ye…

My condolences to Gary's family. I first met Gary when I moved t…

It has now been two (2) years since Gary moved on to The Lord. I am adding a few memories which were omitted in my cond…

It has now been two (2) years since Gary moved on to The Lord. I am adding a few memories which wer…

It has now been two (2) years since Gary moved on to The Lord. I…

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Born

October 15th, 1954
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Passed away

July 29th, 2021
Mantua Township, NJ, USA

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Arlington Park Cemetery

1620 Cove Road, Pennsauken Township, NJ 08110
Alloway Funeral Home
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