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Gary Thorpe

1942 - 2021

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1942

DIED

2021

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Gary Thorpe Obituary

Gary Thorpe

Brielle - Gary Franklin Thorpe, 78, died Sunday March 14, 2021 peacefully at home in Brielle. He was born in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania on July 14, 1942. Gary graduated from Parsons College where he met his wife, Candace. They raised their daughter in Philadelphia and spent summers at the beach in Bay Head where he enjoyed tennis, his pool and many happy times with great friends. Gary was graced with a larger than life personality. He embraced a career in the fashion industry where he ran a successful menswear company. Gary collaborated with design teams and manufacturing across the world to dress many renowned faces. He touched and influenced so many different people of all ages and enjoyed the journey. In his later years, Gary's most prized role was life as a Grandfather. He loved to watch his Grandchildren's sporting events in Summit, New Jersey where he attended ice hockey and soccer games. He was a devoted husband, amazing father, remarkable Grandfather and wonderful friend. Gary was predeceased by his parents and is survived by his loving wife, Candace, his cherished daughter, Meredith Pringle, his precious grandchildren, Will Pringle and Sloane Pringle and beloved sister, Sandra Rutter. Due to Covid-19 concerns a service will be postponed until a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to "Temple University Hospital Lung Center", Temple Health Institutional Advancement, P.O. Box 827651, Philadelphia, PA 19182 or www.giving.temple.edu/lungcenter.

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Published by Asbury Park Press on Mar. 17, 2021.

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Richard Brandon

September 10, 2023

Just learned of Gary´s death. So very sorry for Candy and family. Fond memories of a very special person. Blast from the past in Bound Brook
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Carl Michael Peck

April 17, 2021

Gary was a generous and fun-loving friend.

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