Obituary of Robert J. McGarry

On Monday, February 29, 2016, our dad, Robert J. McGarry, 86, went peacefully to Heaven and is now joined with his wife, Louise; daughter, Trish DeCastro; daughter-in-law, Karen McGarry; sister-in-law, Barbara McGarry; and parents, Mary and Frank McGarry. He is survived by his daughters, Maryellen (Bob) Holst, Ann (Chuck) Bruet, Maureen Pederson; son, Michael McGarry; his grandchildren, Erin (Josh), Brian, Kevin (Katie), Sean (Sarah), Christopher (Jessica), Colin (Stephanie), Patrick (Kelli), and Kaitlin; great-granddaughters, Grace, Claire, and Ella; son-in-law, David DeCastro; brothers, Frank (Jean), Tom (MaryLou), Ned (Lucille), and John. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, special friends, Brian, MaryKay, and Ellen Sullivan along with many very good friends. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church and was a retired Biology teacher from Chenango Valley. Dad was always up for a party as well as a game of pitch and a good Manhattan. He was a lifelong Notre Dame fan. He loved sharing the cottage at Crystal Lake with his family and the door was always open for all! Dad enjoyed sunsets, giving 'lake tours' as he captained the boat, and teaching his grandchildren to fish and swim. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Chenango St., Hillcrest on Saturday at 10am. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. The family will receive friends at St. Francis of Assisi Church on Saturday from 9am until 10am. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Lung Association, 418 Broadway, 1st Floor, Albany, NY 12207.