Gloucester Twp. Mourns Passing Of Former Councilman Ken Garbowski

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Former Gloucester Township Councilman Kenneth Garbowski passed away suddenly while on vacation in Florida last month, according to an online obituary. He died on July 12 at the age of 58.

“A lifelong resident of Gloucester Township, he was a well-respected member of Gloucester Township Council from January 2008 through December 2011, as well as a commissioner of the Gloucester Township MUA,” township officials said in a statement. "Please continue to keep the Garbowski family in your thoughts during this very difficult time."

For 30 years he worked for the Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters as a council representative, according to the obituary. He was a devoted husband and father.

“He was funny, kind, and always willing to lend a helping hand,” according to the obituary. “He loved to golf, was an avid coin collector but most of all, enjoyed spending time with his family. Ken will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.”

He was the beloved husband of Sherri (nee Giannavei); devoted father of Samantha Stricsek (Geoff) and Eric Garbowski; and loving brother of Edward (Marlene), Dennis (Susan), and Ronald (Kathy). He is also survived by many nephews and one niece. He is predeceased by his parents Edward and Theresa. Ken was a lifelong resident of Glendora.

There will be a visitation from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, and from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Saturday at Gardner Funeral Home in Runnemede.

A memorial mass is set for noon Saturday at Holy Child Parish, St. Teresa RC Church, Runnemede.
Interment is private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ken's memory to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, 269 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA 02339.