James Garbarino Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Garbarino in Ithaca, New York, who passed away on March 7, 2026 at the age of 78. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Garbarino to pay them a last tribute.
Though James may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those James touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his father Raymond. He is survived by: his wife Claire; his children, Josh (Lara), Eric (Amy) and Jo (Steve); his pet Luna; his siblings, John and Karen; and his close friend Dan Clayton.
In lieu of flowers, Jim would be deeply touched by donations made to: The Life School (https://www.lifeschoolfoundation.com), located in Panajachel, Guatemala (https://www.lifeschoolfoundation.com), or Save The Elephants (https://savetheelephants.org).
