A great Pirate died - Bill Garrett, '63

[Seton75]

Bill is my brother in law. I have never met a better man than him. He was wildly successful in business. But an even better man. He played frosh ball for SHU (he and Richie were friendly till the end) , and was a lifelong fan. Told me about Hicks and Gunther. When he visited my sis, he asked me who the #2 (or 1, or 3) scorer in the nation was, and if I didnt bark back Nick Werkman, I got some heat. (I have to admit, when I saw how bad we got in the late 60s, I wondered silently if he may have been stretching the truth about games like beating Oscar and Cinncy...)

His love of SHU is the main reason I decided on SHU. Until this season, every game featured a series of texts between us. None this season as he was not well, and it took a lot away from the games for me.

It was a better world with Bill in it. May he rest in peace.

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[SHUSource]

I'm sorry to hear it, Dick. He sounds like an extraordinary guy and a great Pirate. What a blessing it was for you to have such a good sixty-year-plus friend come into your lives and become a family member, too.

 

[SOBO1]

Sorry for your loss. Sounds like a great person. May he rest in peace.

 

[bigraym]

Sorry for your and SHU's loss, Dick. My sympathy to you, your sister and family.

 

[hbkmyr]

Sorry for your loss and ny condolences to your family.

 

[SHU_Pirate1]

My sincere condolences.🙏 Sounds like a great guy.

 

[SoCalBrett]

Thank you for sharing. What a great man!

 

[HallBall'n]

For you to say he was the best, he must truly have been.

Sorry for your loss. All sympathies to you and your family members.

 

[TheHall87]

Nice tribute, Seton75. My condolences to you and your family on your loss.

 

[Section112]

So sorry to hear Seton75. May he RIP. Sounds like a great guy, friend and brother-in-law. I am sure he will be sorely missed but I am also sure you are so glad he was in your life. Blessings to you and his family.

 

[Harty9]

My condolences also. May he rest in peace.
Keep those stories and memories close to you. Bring them up again soon.

 

[halltheway]

Dick...you have my sincerest sympathy with deepest condolences to you and your family...may he RIP.

 

[HallLine69]

Bill is my brother in law. I have never met a better man than him. He was wildly successful in business. But an even better man. He played frosh ball for SHU (he and Richie were friendly till the end) , and was a lifelong fan. Told me about Hicks and Gunther. When he visited my sis, he asked me who the #2 (or 1, or 3) scorer in the nation was, and if I didnt bark back Nick Werkman, I got some heat. (I have to admit, when I saw how bad we got in the late 60s, I wondered silently if he may have been stretching the truth about games like beating Oscar and Cinncy...)

His love of SHU is the main reason I decided on SHU. Until this season, every game featured a series of texts between us. None this season as he was not well, and it took a lot away from the games for me.

It was a better world with Bill in it. May he rest in peace.

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Really sorry for your loss. He sure does sound like a gem.

 

[Gritty5837]

Sounds like a great man, sorry for your loss.

 

[PROF Ed]

So sorry to hear . You have spoken of him often .

 

[garyshu71]

What a great saga. Thanks for sharing it so well. So sorry for your loss.

 

[SHallguy2]

The games will never be the same, sorry for your loss.

 

[HALL85]

Sorry for your loss. What a great family and legacy he leaves behind. May the many moments and memories you shared provide strength and comfort.

 

[Seton75]

Thanks to all for your kind words.

 

[Turiddu]

Sorry to hear about your loss Dick. Hope the wonderful memories of him help at this painful time.

 

[NYShoreGuy]

Seton75 I am sorry to read of this loss to your family and to Pirate Nation. My condolences to everyone at this time of mourning.

 

[batts]

Sounds like Bill was a great guy. My condolences, 75.

 

[Pirata]

Sorry for your loss. RIP Bill.

 

[Halldan1]

What you see here is the SHU community supporting each other. Dick being one of our best posters he deserves all the condolences on this thread. And with that said let me also add my voice to everyone else's and say hang in there and just remember the good times you had with Bill.

 

[The Crows Nest]

Bill is my brother in law. I have never met a better man than him. He was wildly successful in business. But an even better man. He played frosh ball for SHU (he and Richie were friendly till the end) , and was a lifelong fan. Told me about Hicks and Gunther. When he visited my sis, he asked me who the #2 (or 1, or 3) scorer in the nation was, and if I didnt bark back Nick Werkman, I got some heat. (I have to admit, when I saw how bad we got in the late 60s, I wondered silently if he may have been stretching the truth about games like beating Oscar and Cinncy...)

His love of SHU is the main reason I decided on SHU. Until this season, every game featured a series of texts between us. None this season as he was not well, and it took a lot away from the games for me.

It was a better world with Bill in it. May he rest in peace.

Obituaries in Neptune, NJ | Asbury Park Press

William Francis Garrett, 82, of Spring Lake, NJ passed away peacefully on November 28, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in...

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Far too young. I’m very sorry.

Condolences to you and the family. .

 

[Abbo71]

Sounds like Bill was a great guy. My condolences, 75.

75, He'll live in your heart and memory, and the memories of everyone who knew him forever.

 

[LBP43]

Bill is my brother in law. I have never met a better man than him. He was wildly successful in business. But an even better man. He played frosh ball for SHU (he and Richie were friendly till the end) , and was a lifelong fan. Told me about Hicks and Gunther. When he visited my sis, he asked me who the #2 (or 1, or 3) scorer in the nation was, and if I didnt bark back Nick Werkman, I got some heat. (I have to admit, when I saw how bad we got in the late 60s, I wondered silently if he may have been stretching the truth about games like beating Oscar and Cinncy...)

His love of SHU is the main reason I decided on SHU. Until this season, every game featured a series of texts between us. None this season as he was not well, and it took a lot away from the games for me.

It was a better world with Bill in it. May he rest in peace.

Obituaries in Neptune, NJ | Asbury Park Press

William Francis Garrett, 82, of Spring Lake, NJ passed away peacefully on November 28, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in...

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My condolences Seton75 --Bill was a great Guy and a great Pirates.