Garrett Blake Metacarpa

An Army Combat Medic, Garrett served his country in Iraq from 2003 to 2004. He was the recipient of several decorations including the Army Commendation Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and the Combat Medical Badge.

A devoted teaching assistant at The State University of New York at Albany, he had earned two Bachelor degrees and was in the SUNY MBA program at the time of his death.

A serious runner and bodybuilder, Garrett was also a black belt in karate. He still holds the record for the highest physical fitness scores at Fort Jackson.

He loved music, movies and all sports. Garrett was always generous, compassionate and quick to help friends or strangers in need.

Garrett is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Dr. Otto Carabba and paternal grandparents, Dick and Rose Metacarpa. Survivors include his parents, Robert and Christy Metacarpa; brother Justin Metacarpa; grandmother Mary Carabba; aunts Suzanne Carabba, Cindy Bambach (Bobby) and Vicki Santoro (Phil); several cousins and numerous friends, especially Glenn Read and Alex Monastyrentko.

Mass will be held at St. Bede Catholic Church, 3686 Ironbound Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188 on Monday, April 25th at 11:00am. Interment will be Wednesday, April 27th at 2:30pm at St. Bede Catholic Church Columbarium. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.NelsenCares.com