Garret S. Sytsma, 60, of Northvale, passed away Thursday, November, 17, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Nancy. Devoted father of Garret Thomas of West Point, NY and Kailyn of Northvale. Loving son of Sidney and his wife Vicky of Hawthorne. Cherished brother of Steven and wife Pam of Hawthorne, NJ, Julia Garcia and husband Ric of Hyattesville, MD and Robert of Hawthorne. Predeceased by his mother, Julia and brother, Thomas. Dearest brother-in-law of Patricia Barton and husband Albert of Washingtonville, NY, Mary Beth Daniels and husband Marc of Martha’s Vineyard, MA and Cynthia Cahn and husband Michael of Hopatcong. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Garry was a truck driver for Wilenta Carting in Secaucus. He spent most of his time on a field or court, coaching his son and daughter in football, baseball and basketball. He continued to coach in the Northern Valley Eagles Football program and the St. Anthony’s Friars Basketball program for many years. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday 11 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale. Visiting hours are Monday 5-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).
In lieu of flowers, a GoFundMe account has been established, The Garret Sytsma Memorial Education Fund, to support Kailyn’s college education.
http://www.gofundme.com/garry-sytsma-memorial-fund
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