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Garen was a self taught man. He started out pounding away on a green screened Apple as a kid and worked his obsession into an IT career eventually becoming CEO of his own company, MECA (Medical Executive Coding and Auditing), which handled hospital data and billing.rnHis lifelong love of music spanned from Guns and Roses to Bob Marley. He taught himself to play the drums in a third floor Philadelphia bedroom and would eventually be in a rock band. At golf he balanced his ability to bomb the ball with course management. He even learned his way around the kitchen by watching the Food Network. His wife may have had to rescue many of his dishes, but at least he tried. As a native of Philly he was cursed to love the Phillies, Eagles and Flyers. He loved working out in the gym and watching the Price is Right. “Price is wrong!” he’d yell out.rnOne summer a group of girls lived a few floors beneath him and his friends in Wildwood. One named Dolores would be quickly won over by his height, presence, and blue eyes. Their marriage was blessed by his number one passion, Hannah and Emily. As a father he made their interests his own and would coach soccer, attend Jonas Brother Concerts and watch the WWE. He was the son of Edwin and Dana; middle brother of Anthony (Karen) and Alex; son-in-law of Rowan and Dolores Brookes; brother in law of Donna and Michael Troyan, David and Norma-jean Brookes; and Peter and Christine Brookes. Uncle G of 17 nieces and nephews. rnCome celebrate 45 great years Friday from 5-8 pm and Saturday from 9-10 a.m. at Daley Life Celebration Studio, 1518 Kings Highway, Swedesboro where there will be a service at 10 a.m. Final Toast Lake Park Cemetery.rn