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In memory of
Gary Philip Wirtz
October 15, 1954 - July 29, 2021
Oct 15, 1954 - Jul 29, 2021
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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 that he met the love of his life, who became his wife on May 25, 1974. After high school, Gary enlisted in the US Army, and was later honorably discharged due to injuries. He then went on to pursue a successful career in construction, serving as President for various companies throughout the United States.
Gary had an amazing singing voice, and particularly loved the music of James Taylor. He was a very intelligent man, with a passion for Nascar, Baseball, family fishing trips, and computers.
He is survived by wife Karen G. Wirtz (nee Eisenhart), son Carl M. Wirtz, his wife Jennifer, and their seven children- Paige, Emily, Jaime, Keily, Luici, Alivia, and Carl III; daughter Lauren M. DeSilvio and her three children- Dane, Ava, and Dez; grandchildren of daughter Ashley N. Wirtz- Victor, Jack, and Charlotte; daughter Jaclyn P. Wirtz, and her daughter Hailey; sister Carol Freitag, and sister Marybeth Harold. He was predeceased by his daughters Jaime N. (1976), and Ashley N. (2020).
Gary’s services are reserved private for immediate family only. Flowers and condolences for the families may be sent to 810 Whig Lane, Monroeville, NJ 08343.
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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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