Rich Gatanis Obituary

The passing of Rich Gatanis of Carneys Point, New Jersey leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on November 20, 2025 at the age of 87. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Harry Gatanis and Mary Gatanis; his wife Barbara Jean Gatanis; and his siblings, Tom, Ted, Harry, Nick, Paul, Rose, Florence, Katherine, Dorothy and Mary.

He is survived by: his children, Tim Gatanis (Judy), Kenneth Gatanis (Maria), Kimberly Gatanis and Rich Gatanis (Shelley); his grandchildren, Rebekah Pratta, Deanna Gatanis, Victoria Gatanis, Devon Gatanis, Elena Hogate (Terry) and Summer Bird; his great grandchildren, Jade Pratta-Chisholm, Presley Jean Gatanis, Terry Hogate III, Vienna Hogate and Selah Hogate; and his brother Robert Gatanis (Lilian).

Visitation was held on Tuesday, November 25th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Bethel Bible Baptist Church (20 S Elmwood Ave, Carneys Point, NJ 08069). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, November 25th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rich's memory to Bethel Bible Baptist Church.