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Claire & James LaRosa posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Rest in Peace, dear Friend.
Our deepest condolences to Donna, children and grandchildren in the Gogarty family (Carson too)
With Love,
Claire & Jimmy LaRosa
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Christopher Lugo uploaded photo(s)
Friday, March 15, 2024
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RAIDERS 2000 thank you for giving me a chance to show the world what I can do . I am forever grateful for the opportunities you gave me
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Christopher Lugo uploaded photo(s)
Friday, March 15, 2024
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Christopher Lugo class of 2001
I want to thank you for showing me the way when I was a young teenager . You took me under your wing in a class called military science for kids who just didn’t have it . From the day we met you kept pushing me and showed me the way . The following year you said Chris you have what it takes to be a RAIDER . I want you to train and show us what you got . I gave it all I had and you made become something I never thought I could be . I thank you so much because of that . I still remember all of those amazing memories because of you . You will always be my 1SGt . God bless you and thank you again rest in peace
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Karen gogarty posted a condolence
Friday, March 15, 2024
Lots memories of Christmas together mom and dads camping trips weddings rich Joe looked up to you and you are together again rich did so much on earth now it’s time rest
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Gioia Garcia posted a condolence
Thursday, March 14, 2024
1st Sgt. Gogarty, you memory is so precious to me. I will forever be grateful for your influence over my daughter's future. May God give your family comfort in their time of sorrow and may you forever rest in power.
Gioia Garcia
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Johanna Gomez uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, March 14, 2024
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1SG “My Army Dad”,
I remember the very first time that I met you at Raider orientation in “1996”. I felt inspired by your words of commitment to shape us into who we were meant to be.
That commitment never changed. You pushed me to be the best version of me. I will forever be grateful for your dedication, love, and support. You were proactive in guiding me and showed me how things get done in life.
You stood by me while I signed up for the boys cross country team as the only girl in the team, -then you dragged Diana right behind me.
You walked with me to sign up for the track team knowing that I was not confident in running short distances. You signed me up for a Tri-State athlete competition, and that worked out well too.
You taught me how to properly pull a tick off my arm at summer camp, and even that has come in handy!
You drove by me during summer camp pick up and when you realized that my ride wasn’t coming, you grabbed my big six flags Tweety Bird stuffed animal, a few huge trophies, and my duffle bag and drove me home.
You drove me and a few other “knuckleheads” to Hofstra for a college visit so that we could see what it was all about.
You mentored me every chance you had. You asked about my life’s hopes and dreams. You made time. Time that I knew you didn’t really have, but you made it.
You taught me how to take care of a huge tank of fish. You said it was my job to feed and to check on the fish until I graduated. I probably didn’t miss a day in high school knowing those fish needed to be fed.
When you heard that I wasn’t going to the ball, you had a classmate invite me simply so that I could show up to a commitment.
You read my college admission essays. You attended my Hofstra Graduation in person. You gave my husband Danny his 1st salute at his commissioning ceremony. You gave my brother in law Richie his 1st salute.
You were one of the important people mentioned in my dissertation. When I asked if you read the dedication page, you told me that you read the whole thing. You watched my Ph.D graduation virtually and admired the funny hat.
You were one of the names on my American Cancer Society Jersey as inspiration and motivation to run the NYC Marathon. On mile 18, I started to focus on everything you taught me about pushing through tough things in life. I definitely didn’t win that!!
You checked on me when Danny was deployed, each and every time. You checked on me after my mom passed away from Cancer. You checked on me when my father had heart surgery. You checked on me after you found out we had little ones. You were a support through the good and the bad.
Danny, the boys, and I recently watched McFarland USA and we told the boys that you were Coach White times 100.
1SG, Army Dad, you will forever be part of my life story, our story. Thank you for stepping up to be a Dad in my life. You cultivated an example of a lifetime of service and patriotism. It was a privilege and an honor. May you rest in peace.
Donna, Rich, Brian, and Christopher thank you for all of those years of sacrificing late nights, weekends, summer camp weeks without 1SG. I know that most military families expect their service member to be away from their families, so I thank you for your continued support past his 1st retirement. 1SG’s commitment and sacrifice has had an immeasurable impact on my life, my husband’s life, and thousands of lives. Our deepest condolences to the Gogarty family. His legacy will live on.
With love,
Johanna “Rivero” Gomez (Johi)
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Ana Galdamez posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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1SG was an exceptional mentor and leader who profoundly impacted many. I hope we can find solace in his legacy, continuing to live on through his family and the students he inspired. May we find comfort and strength in the memories we shared with him. With deepest sympathy, Ana Galdamez '03, Jon Reyes '03, Alicia Galdamez, & Jenny Djaafar ’08
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Adrian Villa uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Thank you, 1SG Gogarty, for being a mentor, leader, and friend to me since I was 15 years old. Your influence shaped me into the man I am today. Your legacy will always be remembered, and I thank God you were part of my life. Rest easy Echo 8. - Villa
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Betty Ann posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Rich, you were a cousin like no other. We're so glad you were ours. You were a light for so many. Your legacy will continue to grow like branches on a tree. You will be missed!!!!
Our thoughts and prayers are with Donna, the family and all of us who will never forget you.
All our love,
Kathy, JoAnn & Betty Ann
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Flea uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Thank you for always feeding me portions of your wife's delicious meals (or at least pretending not to notice the occasional missing meatball off your plate) Also, allowing my Guinea Pig Norman a seat in the JRotc office provided he shredded up unwanted letters from the Marines. Thank you for your motivation throught Raiders, for believe in me. Thank you for your first salute and guiding me on a path to success. Your influence is eternal. You will never be forgotten, but always missed!!
A Memorial Tree was planted for Richard Gogarty Jr.
Monday, March 11, 2024
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