James S. Garito, Sr.

James S. Garito, Sr., 77, of HoHoKus, NJ, formerly of Westwood, NJ, Ramsey, NJ, and Bloomington, Indiana passed away on October 26th, 2025. Jim was predeceased by Nancy his loving wife of 50 years, his sister-in-law Peggy, his parents Dominick and Grace Garito, and his first grandson Anthony James Garito.

A graduate of Ramsey High School, he was a Vietnam Veteran where he served as a specialist in the 981st Military Police Company as a Sentry Dog Handler.

Before retiring in 2011 he had worked for Westinghouse Electric, Markite Electric and 35 years for the Ramsey Board of Education where he became head grounds keeper. He also worked at Marcs Deli and Pizza where he was known to toss a pretty good pizza, and people called him Big Jim.

Jim is survived by his son Jim Jr. and his wife Kristy, his daughter Christina and her husband Tom. Jim has 4 grandchildren Matthew, Zachary, Michael and Skylar. His brother Tom and niece Theresa and her family. A sister-in-law Molly and her husband Dan, 2 nephews Kiel and his wife Jess, Jarod and his wife Barbara along with their children Alina and Maeve.

Jim and Nancy really loved spending time with their family and grandchildren. They enjoyed camping with family and friends and later in life going on many cruises to the Caribbean, Alaska, Hawaii and the Mediterranean. They also loved to relax in Lancaster, PA and going to concerts. He was loved dearly and will be greatly missed.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 12 PM - 4 PM with a service being conducted at 3:30 PM at Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home, 109 Darlington Avenue, Ramsey. Cremation will be private. 

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