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James Garritty Obituary
James Patrick Garritty 1932 - 2016
James Patrick Garritty died Monday, February 1, 2016. He was 83 years old. He was born on February 18, 1932 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. He was the first son of Francis and Irene Garritty. He graduated from DeMatha High School and the University of Maryland. He worked for more than 40 years in the insurance industry as a Chartered Life Underwriter.Jim was a great family man and a loving father. He married "the girl next door", Lala Huebner Garritty in 1955. He was a social, active man who was deeply involved in the Catholic Church, Colesville Lions Club and Sigma Chi for the majority of his life. He enjoyed golf, poker and the Redskins. For the past decade, he has resided in Riderwood Village. He was involved in many volunteer pursuits.He is survived by his son, Dr. Chip Garritty and granddaughter, Kylie both of Bryant, Arkansas; brother-in-law, Adrian Huebner of Little Orleans, Maryland; sister-in-law, Agnes Garritty of Manassas, Virginia and many nieces and nephews.Relatives and Friends may call at Church of the Resurrection at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20904 on Saturday, February 13, from 10 to 11 a.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to SOME (So Others May Eat), 71 O St., N.W., Washington, DC 20001.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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November 7, 2016
Dear Chip, I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. Think of you all often. I'm on facebook. Sincerely, Wendy Duvall Kovin
Chrissy Dubik & Mary Poland
February 16, 2016
We were sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Every May and October we looked forward to visiting with him as he directed traffic for the Lion's Club yard sales at the Turf Center. His face lit up when he talked about his granddaughter, one could tell she was his everything. He always had memory to share and a hug until we saw him again. We will miss him as we always looked forward to him waving at us to park close and most of the time we missed his direction parking where we could. May he rest in peace as he joins Lala.
Walt Coughlin
February 11, 2016
Jim and I started on the first DeMatha football team in 1950.He was a jovial lifetime friend who always wore a smile and had a wonderful sense of humor. He will be missed. Rest in peace my dear friend.
joseph and joyce hajdinak
February 9, 2016
dear chip please accept our sincere prayers on dads passing. he was one of our special people. during our friendship he was always there for us and we heard from him daily. what a great guy..please tell your lovely daughter as he was so proud of her. our love to you and her. joyce and joe
Marsha Raymond
February 7, 2016
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. As a little girl I spent time at his house. Jim was much older then me so I don't recall meeting him but knew about him. My dad, Willard Vick was his cousin. Jim's dad was my grandmother's brother. Since my grandmother died when my dad was 16 his father was the closest relative my dad had locally. All his siblings lived in Canada. I got to know Jim once he moved to Riderwood since my parents also lived there. Jim was very helpful to my parents and when my dad passed last March he was very much a part of our family. My mother will miss him very much. May God bless you and your family.
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