Standardbred breeder Gary John Bergmann, 65, a lifelong resident of Washington, N.J., passed away at home with his family by his side on Monday, October 10.

Bergmann was born on December 5, 1950, in Phillipsburg, NJ, to the late Charles and Ethel Bergmann.

Bergmann was a graduate of Warren Hills High School class of 1969. He was formerly employed as general manager for Stonegate Farms in Glen Gardner.

He was adventurous, enjoyed sailing, and was captain of the seaworthy vessel, Sagacious. He was an avid reader, had a passion for cooking and above all he loved his family.

Bergmann is survived by his beloved wife of 26 years, Kathleen; loving children, Will and Annalee; brothers, Kent (Kate) and Eric; brothers-in-law, William Costello, Kevin Costello, Padraic Costello, Dennis Costello and Tom Caracio; sisters-in-law, Moira (Robert) Ranney and Deirdre (Daniel) Codispoti; nieces and nephews, Megan (Keith) Wan, Kevin Ranney, Christina Coldispoti, Natalie Codispoti, Kevin, Keith, Jon, Chris Caracio and Shannon Iacobucci. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Barbara.

Visitation has already taken place. Funeral services will be Friday (October 14) beginning at 9 a.m. at the funeral home followed by a 10 a.m. funeral mass at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 398 County Road 513, Califon, NJ 07830. Interment will be conducted at Stewartville Presbyterian Cemetery in Greenwich, NJ.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons Street, P.O. Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Warren Hills Memorial Home.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Gary Bergmann.

(USTA)