Gilroy’s ‘Mr. Garlic’ dies after long battle with Alzheimer’s | Gilroy Dispatch | Gilroy, California

Gilroy’s ‘Mr. Garlic’ dies after long battle with Alzheimer’s | Gilroy Dispatch | Gilroy, California

Gerald Foisy—largely known to Gilroy community members and garlic aficionados as Mr. Garlic—died on Jan. 7 after a battle with Alzheimer’s. He was 83 years old.  For 29 years, Foisy volunteered as Mr. Garlic, the happy, healthy ambassador of the annual Gilroy Garlic Festival who dressed in costume in homage to the herb during the three-day event.  Former Garlic Festival Foundation Director Brian Bowe once said of Foisy, “Gerry, in his beloved ro…