The department announced his passing on Saturday, Garcia was “more than just a dedicated officer; he was a great coworker, a leader, a mentor, a loving husband, father, and, most importantly, an outstanding human being.”
Garcia, known to many as “Chuchi,” passed away peacefully at his North Bergen residence surrounded by family, according to his obituary on the Barquin Funeral Home website.
Born in Havana, Cuba, he proudly served the Fairview and Guttenberg communities as a police officer. He served as commander of the Guttenberg Police Department Honor Guard and was a member of the Special Response Team. His obituary said he battled ALS since 2021, confronting each day “with persistent strength until the very end.”…