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WALTER GARBARINO Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 7, 2011.

Walter F. Garbarino passed away, July 7, 2011, at 92 years of age. One of eleven children, born to Augustus and Nellie May Wolfe-Garbarino in Prescott, Arizona on June 4, 1919. Walter is survived by three children and one stepson. Gary Garbarino of Mi., Marilyn Garbarino-Ziwich (Fred) of Oh., Brian Garbarino (Jeanne) of Mi. and stepson Walter Catron (Angie) of Az. He was also a grandfather of 12 and a great-grandfather of 13.
He is preceded in death by wife of 17 years, Lorraine "Pete" Garbarino. While attending Phoenix Union High School he participated in the prestigious theater production of "The Masque of the Yellow Moon", volunteered at the Heard Museum, Herberger Theatre and member of the Arizona Pioneer Family. His "above and beyond the call of duty" in the military, serving under the command of General George Patton's 3'rd army earned him 5 battle stars. His lifetime career was in banking for over 30 years with the only interruption was to service our country in the military.


Services are scheduled Saturday, July 16, 2011, at 11am at Greenwood Memory Lawn, 2300 W. Van Buren, Phoenix, Az.


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Today would have been my Father's 100th Birthday. I always told him he would live to be 100 and he would say do you think so? I truly did.

He missed seeing his beloved Arizona turn 100 in 2012. He would have been so proud seeing the new Arizona Centennial signs along the highways.

As we all know you can't turn back time; for me my Dad is always with me...by my side, in my heart, my thoughts, when I need his advice, and helping me cope with life.

Dad loved sports. We salute and sing together whenever The National Anthem is played. It's a ritual of ours that will continue forever, as well as displaying the Flag in his honor on Veteran's Day, Flag Day, and his Birthday.... he is my Hero and I salute him every day.


*** HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY DAD ***

I LOVE YOU

Posted by Marilyn

July 16, 2011

Georgia Biller

Hello Garbarino Family,
I am Georgia Garbarino Biller,daughter of "Gabby Garbarino", or Bill Garbarino. I am so sorry to hear of Walter's passing. I talked to him a couple of weeks ago and we shared some memories. I will be saying prayers for him, he was a sweet man and one of the few Garbarinos left. He was a sweetheart. I feel your pain. I will never get over my father's death. I loved him so much. I had no idea that Walter severed under George Patton. What a hero he was. Please make a display of his metals and ribbons from the war like I have of my fathers. I am a genealogist and if you find out anything about his grandfather Joseph, from Italy, please share it with me. If I can do anything for you, just let me know. My heart is with you today and always.
Love,
Georgia Garbarino Biller

July 14, 2011

Kathi (Burris) Smith

Marilyn, my old grade school friend. I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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