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Gary Richard
Alexander
February 12, 1938 – September 25, 2025
Gary Alexander, 87, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025, at Roosevelt Care Center, Edison. He was born on February 12, 1938, in Jersey City. After graduating high school, Gary joined the United States Marine Corps and proudly served his country from 1956 to 1958. After leaving his service, Gary went on to have a life-long career as a martial arts instructor, a passion that he held with the highest regard.
Gary was predeceased by his parents, Edmund and Geraldine Alexander.
Surviving Gary are his two children, Greg (Autumn) Alexander and Douglas Alexander; his grandchildren: Haley, Molly, and Landon; his nephews, Scott and Gary; and a niece, Kathleen.
Visitation will take place from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Flynn and Son / Mitruska Funeral Home, 23 Ford Avenue, Fords, NJ 08863. Cremation will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Gary's name may be made to Tunnels to Towers https://t2t.org or The Wounded Warrior Project https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org
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