Obituary of Gary A Werner

Werner, Gary A., Esq., age 66, of Franklin Lakes died on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at Hackensack University Medical Center. Gary was born in Jersey City, NJ and resided in Wyckoff before moving to Franklin Lakes 30 years ago. Gary was a Civil Law Attorney, as the proprietor of his own law practice located in Hackensack. He was a member of the Franklin Lakes United Methodist Church, the Bergen County Bar Association, National Auto Sport Association, International Motor Press Association and the Boiling Spring Masonic Lodge #152, Rutherford. Gary is survived by his loving wife, Michele (nee McNellis) Werner of Franklin Lakes, his three sons, Christopher A. Werner and his wife, Allison of Franklin Lakes, Erich Werner and his wife, Joanna of Montebello, NY and Cody A. Werner and his wife, Melissa of Ringwood, two grandchildren, Carlie Mae Werner and Jameson A. Werner, his mother, Audrey (nee Woltjen) of Mahwah, and a brother Neal A. Werner of Mystic, CT. Also surviving are his cousins, nieces and nephews and his beloved dogs, Moose and Midas who brought him much joy. Gary was predeceased by his father, Alan Werner. The Werner Family will receive family and friends on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 pm at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, www.vpfh.com, 257 Godwin Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481. A private cremation will be held. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, contributions in Gary's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 20 Mercer Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601 or HUMC Foundation, F.B.O. John Theurer Cancer Center, 360 Essex Street, Suite 301, Hackensack, NJ 07601.