James W. Garrett

Message from Sally Boyd (John "Jackie"Boyd and Helen Boyd's) daughter

Dear Garrett Family,
My mother, Helen, and I just found out the sad news about Uncle Jim's passing. Please know we would have been at the services, had we known.
I have a letter he wrote me after my father's death. I will copy and forward it to you. It means the world to me and shed some light on my father's behavior. My Dad loved his telephone conversations with Jimmy and always spoke very highly of him.
My mother, brother, and I also, remember fondly, when Aunt Isabelle would join us for dinner on Beech Street, in Rutherford.
We haven't remained in touch as much as I would have liked, but know the Garrett Family is always in our hearts and thoughts.
With love, Sally and Helen Boyd

A candle was lit by Michael Cates on February 20, 2018 2:37 AM

Message from john schulz

to the garrett family so sad for your loss it was always a pleasure speaking with him at the club or on the road when he was returning home from his jog with his jug of ice tea. god bless

Message from Eileen Sage (and family)

Dear Jane and family:
I was deeply saddened to have heard about Jim's passing. He had such an impact on so many people including Tom and I. He will remain forever in our hearts.

Message from Len Krichko

My deepest sympathy to Mrs. Garrett and the Garrett Family. Coach Jim Garrett was the greatest and meant the world to me! He was a great Coach, mentor, teacher, and friend. He had a great energetic and positive influence on me throughout my career and life over the past 40 years. He helped me tremendously and was always just a phone call away even during those training camp days when he was in the dorm. He was so proud of all of you and always gave me a scouting report on what everyone was doing in the Garrett Family At the end of our conversations he would always tell me he loved me and to be good... and I told him that I loved him. God Bless Coach Garrett and all of you!!

Message from Brian Sipe

Coach Garrett was uniquely passionate and joyful about everything we did. We were all better for knowing him.

Message from Greg Pruitt

My sincere condolences go out to coach garett. and his family. He was more than a coach, and a. Friend, he was like a father not just to me but a lot of my teammates. We will surely miss him .

Message from Dick Dykeman

Dear Jane and the entire Garrett family,
I feel I just lost my second father, as well as my best friend and greatest coach. Coach was in my life for 62 years! I wish he had written the book we talked about regarding his life. To reach so many more lives. I will so miss our visits. So many 1955 to 1956 Pawling high school sports team members still live with his guidance. God bless the entire Garrett family.

A candle was lit by Dick Dykeman on February 12, 2018 5:27 PM

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Dear Jane and the entire Garrett family,
I feel I just lost my second father, as well as my best friend, and greatest coach. Coach was in my life for 62 years! I wish he had written the book we talked about regarding his life. ... to reach so many more lives. I will so miss our visits. So many 1955 to 56 Pawling high school sports team members still live with his guidance. God bless the entire Garrett family.

A candle was lit by nick lopardo on February 12, 2018 1:26 PM

Message from Scott Altemose

My sincere condolences to Jane and your wonderful family. Through Bob Pittello, I was fortunate to have spent some time visiting with Coach Jim and Jane, getting to know you both a little more, and sharing some stories over dinner at Sally T's. Thank you for that privilege. As I would drive home to New York afterwards, I would feel inspired to be the best person I could be toward others, and to chase after my dreams. Their example had that kind of effect. God bless your family. I can just picture Coach Jim and Coach Bob catching up, smiling and laughing and telling great stories, and maybe planning their next recruiting trip...

Message from Claire & Peter Glover

Claire & I send our deepest condolences to the Garrett Family.
Jane, i am sure your extended family and friends will be with you during this sad time.
Love to all. It has been our great fortune to have known Jim, He will be greatly missed by all.

Message from Mrs. Melvina Barnes

I was very sadden to hear of the passing of a great community leader such as Mr. Jim Garrett. The lives this man has touched could fill a sandbox, for to come in contact with him was to play on life's greatest playground of humanity, respect and genuine love of wanting to help anyone and everyone to achieve their dream.
You will be GREATLY missed by the Barnes Family.
My most deepest sympathies to the family.

A candle was lit by Bill Muir on February 11, 2018 3:18 PM

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Rest in peace Coach Garrett . Other than my father,Coach Garrett has been the most influential and respected man in my life. There are no words to express my love for Coach nor my gratitude for the many ways that he has helped me both personally and professionally. My thoughts and prayers go out to Jane and the entire Garrett family

Message from Harriet (Nash) callahan

I am so sorry to hear about Jim’s passing, he was quite a guy! You’re in my prayers.
Your cousin, Harriet (Nash) Callahan

A candle was lit by Harriet callahan on February 11, 2018 2:00 PM