Background
Garde, Michael James was born on April 12, 1937 in New York City. Son of James Vincent Garde and Ruth Ann (Loar) Shearer.
Garde, Michael James was born on April 12, 1937 in New York City. Son of James Vincent Garde and Ruth Ann (Loar) Shearer.
Associate of Arts, St. Joseph Seminary, 1957. AB, Seton Hall University, 1961.
Route salesman, Coca-Cola Bottling Company of New York, Paterson, New Jersey, 1961-1962; regional manager, Yoo-Hoo Beverage Company, Carlstadt, New Jersey, 1963-1965; marine sales representative, Johns-Manville Corporation, New York City, 1965-1971; regional manager, Sunday Publications, Caldwell, New Jersey, 1972-1976; president, Bon Venture Superior vena cava syndrome Inc., Flanders, New Jersey, since 1976.
Board of directors American Cancer Society, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, since 1985. Patron Market St. Railway Company, San Francisco, since 1983. Member Boston St. Railway Association, Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Washington Theological Union (board of trustees, development committee), Lions (board directors 1977-1990).
Married Evelyn Therese Simpson, September 9, 1961. Children: Mary Beth, Thomas, Michael F., James.