Gary Degroat Obituary (1949 - 2023)

Born Nov 09, 1949, Gary Degroat attended Newton High School in Newton, NJ. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Gary Degroat.

Graduation Year	Class of 1968
Date of Birth	Nov 09, 1949
Date of Passing	Jun 23, 2023
About	Gary Clark Degroat, 74, of Paulsboro, New Jersey passed away on Friday June 23, 203 at Virtua Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital. He was born in Newton, NJ in 1949 to the late, Hobart Clark and Helen (roe) DeGroat.. He leaves behind his wife of 28 years, Linda Carol (Harrison) DeGroat, his daughter, Jamie Melissa Clark, his step daughters, Linda Senderling and her significant other Christopher Collier, Sr. and Tara Senderling, Brother in Law Wayne Ridout, six grandchildren, Nasya, Christopher, Soleil, Isabella, Troy and Talon, four great grandchildren, Dante, Elliana, Kain and Carmella. He also leaves behind his canine companion, Willow. He was predeceased by his sister. He was a Registered Psychiatric Nurse for 40 years. Later in his career, he met his wife, Linda, and in 1997 they wed in Las Vegas. Gary attended Kramer Baptist Church in Kramer, PA for a shot time. That is where he learned to know the Lord as his Savior and was baptized. Gary liked to hunt and make his own knives from scratch. He enjoyed Sci Fi, especially Star Trek, he collected coins, and loved antiquing. He also loved to go on cruises. Family and friends are invited to Gary's Memorial Service Saturday July 29, from 10am-12pm at the funeral home. Followed by a service at 12p.