Obituary for Alfred E. Garde
Alfred E. "Al" Garde, age 94, of New Eagle, PA, formerly of Donora, died Saturday, August 13, 2022, at his home with his loving family by his side.
He was born June 27, 1928 in Donora, PA the son of the late Timothy H. Garde and the late Anna Gould Garde.
Al was Roman Catholic by faith and a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish. He was a veteran serving with the U. S. Navy during WW II.
Husband, father, uncle, brother, coach and friend.
To say that this world has lost a great man is an understatement. His deep faith, love of his family, and commitment to fairness were unprecedented.
He was a longtime coach of Little League, midget football and high school basketball.
Al was a lifetime resident of the Valley. He was an Eagle Scout and a member of The Knights of Columbus.
He graduated from Slippery Rock University with a degree in Physical Education and Coaching. Although he aspired to be a teacher, life detoured him to the trucking industry where he eventually became a terminal manager for Ligon Inc. where he continued until retirement.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son Damon Garde; a brother Thomas (Hank) Garde; and three sisters - Sister Mary Timothy Garde CSJ, Sister Mariana Garde CSJ, and Sister Kathleen Garde CSJ.
Surviving to cherish his memory is his beloved wife Rita Greco Garde; two daughters, Marybeth (John) Simpson of Monongahela, and Kathy (Robert McCaffery) Garde of WA; four sons, Tim (Jill) Garde of TX, Kennedy Garde of TX, Patrick Garde of TX and James (Toni) Garde of TX; eight grandchildren, Lauren, Sarah, Nick, Ian, Michael, Matti, Gabbi, and Noah; and three great grandchildren, Maya, Harper, and Damon.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 40 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033 (724) 379-6900 where friends will be received on Wednesday August 17, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Prayers will be recited in the funeral home at 9:30 AM on Thursday August 18, 2022 followed by a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial in St. Andrew the Apostle Parish Donora Campus.
Interment will follow at Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora, PA.
The family suggests that memorial contributions in Al's name may be made to St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, 1 Park Manor Road, Donora, PA 15033 or to the Alzheimer's Association Pittsburgh Office, 2835 E. Carson Street, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15203.
To share a condolence please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com
He was born June 27, 1928 in Donora, PA the son of the late Timothy H. Garde and the late Anna Gould Garde.
Al was Roman Catholic by faith and a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish. He was a veteran serving with the U. S. Navy during WW II.
Husband, father, uncle, brother, coach and friend.
To say that this world has lost a great man is an understatement. His deep faith, love of his family, and commitment to fairness were unprecedented.
He was a longtime coach of Little League, midget football and high school basketball.
Al was a lifetime resident of the Valley. He was an Eagle Scout and a member of The Knights of Columbus.
He graduated from Slippery Rock University with a degree in Physical Education and Coaching. Although he aspired to be a teacher, life detoured him to the trucking industry where he eventually became a terminal manager for Ligon Inc. where he continued until retirement.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son Damon Garde; a brother Thomas (Hank) Garde; and three sisters - Sister Mary Timothy Garde CSJ, Sister Mariana Garde CSJ, and Sister Kathleen Garde CSJ.
Surviving to cherish his memory is his beloved wife Rita Greco Garde; two daughters, Marybeth (John) Simpson of Monongahela, and Kathy (Robert McCaffery) Garde of WA; four sons, Tim (Jill) Garde of TX, Kennedy Garde of TX, Patrick Garde of TX and James (Toni) Garde of TX; eight grandchildren, Lauren, Sarah, Nick, Ian, Michael, Matti, Gabbi, and Noah; and three great grandchildren, Maya, Harper, and Damon.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 40 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033 (724) 379-6900 where friends will be received on Wednesday August 17, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Prayers will be recited in the funeral home at 9:30 AM on Thursday August 18, 2022 followed by a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial in St. Andrew the Apostle Parish Donora Campus.
Interment will follow at Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora, PA.
The family suggests that memorial contributions in Al's name may be made to St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, 1 Park Manor Road, Donora, PA 15033 or to the Alzheimer's Association Pittsburgh Office, 2835 E. Carson Street, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15203.
To share a condolence please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com