Frederick W. Gardner, Jr.

July 15, 1939 ~ February 24, 2024

Frederick "Fred" W. Gardner, Jr., 84 of Newburgh NY passed away on February 24, 2024.
Frederick was born July 15, 1939 in Newburgh to Frederick W. and Vata M. (Alcock) Gardner. He worked for many years as an administrative assistant at Bank of NY in White Plains. Fred was an avid record collector and enjoyed listening to his collection, Nintendo collector and player, along with his vintage Kodak Camera collection. In his younger days Fred was an avid bowler and loved playing just about any pinball machine he could. He was a loving son, brother, husband, uncle, great uncle and great-great uncle to his family. Fred was a very kind and happy soul to all those who knew him. He loved getting together with his family as much as possible. Fred also loved spending time with his wife Josie watching their favorite shows. His smile, laughter and heart will forever be missed yet always in our hearts and memories.
Fred is survived by his spouse, Josephine Gardner of Newburgh; sibling, Vata (Gardner) Shook and her husband Don of NC; nieces and nephews: William and his fiancé Dawn and Dawn and her husband Alex; great-nieces: Jamie and her husband Mike and Amanda and her partner Justin; and great-great niece, Madilynn, daughter of Jamie. He is predeceased by his father, Frederick W. Sr.; his mother, Vata M. (Alcock); and his brother, Jeffery W. Gardner.
Visitation will be held at Brooks Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 27 from 4 - 7 PM. A prayer service will be held at Brooks Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 28 at 11 AM, followed by burial at Woodlawn Cemetery.