Obituary of Alfred G. Garrido

Alfred Gary Garrido was born on November 1, 1944 in the Bronx, son of the late Alfred and America Garrido. After a courageous battle with cancer Al passed away peacefully on July 8, 2011 at Montgomery Nursing Home with his son and daughter by his side. Al was born in the Bronx and attended St. Nicholas of Tolentine Elementary School. At the age of 12 he moved with his family to Pomona. Al graduated from Clarkstown High School in 1964 and attended Rockland Community College. He moved in 1973 to Middletown, NY where he resided for 38 years. Al was an electrician and part of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He is survived by his two devoted children Jeremiah and Elizabeth, their loving spouses Jennifer and Daniel, his sister Cindy, and treasured grandaughter Cameron. Al touched the lives of many people with his smile and generosity, and maintained his trademark sense of humor all the way to the end. He found the greatest satisfaction out of the most simple pleasures - a visit with his children, chatting over some diet pepsi with friends, or sharing a meal. He will forever be remembered.Friends and family are invited to attend a special memorial service on Monday July 11, 2011 at 5pm taking place at the house of worship he held most dear to his heart, the Unitarian Universalist Church located at 6 Orchard Street Middletown, NY 10940. The family requests all donations be sent to the dedicated people who gave such wonderful care for Al in his time of need at Montgomery Nursing Home Attn: North Wing P.O. Box 158 Albany Post Road Montgomery, NY 12549 (845) 457-5033 and Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc 800 Stony Brook Court Newburgh, NY 12550 1-800-924-0157.