Gary Emil Katen Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Gary Emil Katen (Westwood, New Jersey), born in Brooklyn, New York, who passed away at the age of 65, on December 13, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father Emil S. Katen. He is survived by: his husband Ron Vander Vliet; his sister Kate Takla; his brother-in-law Ronnie Takla; his niece Karen Takla; his nephew Christian Farag; his family Vander Vliet; and his pets, Cody and Sammy.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to these organizations that were close to Gary’s heart.
The Asher House (Dog Sanctuary)
P.O. Box 2159
Estacada, OR 97023
Or
The Hope Ahead
For Pancreatic Cancer
