Rochester: November 13, 2013. He is predeceased by his parents, Chester and Geraldine Gardner.
He is survived by his loving partner of 22 years, Sandra Vatter; daughter, Lisa Gardner and her mother, Diana Gardner; granddaughter, Seana Donaldson; sisters and brother, Paulette Walsh, Tonya Wert, Marie Daugherty and Wayne Gardner; several nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends Monday 5-8 at New Comer Funeral Home, 2636 Ridgeway Ave. Private service and interment. For more information or to share a memory please visit