THOMAS ALOYSIUIS McGARRITY III

1939 - 2018

BORN

1939

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Boyd-Horrox-Givnish Funeral Home

200 W Germantown Pike

Norristown, Pennsylvania

THOMAS McGARRITY Obituary

McGARRITY
THOMAS ALOYSIUIS, III
A long time resident of Blue Bell, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, September 2, 2018.
Born March 20, 1939 in Philadel-phia PA, he was the son of the late Thomas, Jr. and Hilda (nee Ross) and the loving husband of Sandra A. McGarrity (nee Ashmore), with whom he shared 55 years of marriage. Thomas was the devoted father of Lisa M. Kelly (Brian), Thomas A. IV (Marie), Christopher G., and Andrew K. (Susan) and the grandfather of 8. He is also survived by his brother, John Jeffrey (Carol) and 4 nieces and nephews.
Thomas was a proud graduate of Roman Catholic High School and Temple University. He was a member of St. Helena's Church in Blue Bell.
Relatives and friends are invited to share in Thomas' Life Celebration Saturday, September 8, from 9 to 10:30 A.M., at BOYD-HORROX-GIVNISH FUNERAL HOME OF EAST NORRITON, 200 W. Germantown Pike, Norristown PA, 610-277-7000. His Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 A.M. at St. Helena's Church, 1489 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell PA. Entombment will be in St. Patrick's Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations in Thomas' name can be made to Einstein Hospice, 1330 Powell Street, Norristown PA 19401
To share your fondest memories of Thomas, visit

www.lifecelebration.com


Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Sep. 5, 2018.
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another year without tom...those special memories of him will always bring a smile.... aunt madeline

madeline e. ross

Family

September 2, 2021

I would like to thank everybody for their kind words!
Sincerely ,
Tommy

June 11, 2019

Sandy, Lisa, Tommy, Chris, & Drew,
We were so sad to hear of your loss. We have wonderful memories of Mr. McGarrity on Chalk Avenue.
Hugs. Donna & Gary

Donna Melle

November 10, 2018

Donna Melle

November 9, 2018

Our family sends our sincere condolences. We will forever remember Tom and his beloved garden and neighborhood. We enjoyed many Christmas Eves together. The Ragusa family Blue Bell

September 9, 2018

We offer our condolences. We pray in your behalf, and we offer the hope of welcoming back our loved ones on a Paradise earth. Psm 37:29

September 8, 2018

Dear Sandy and family....I am so very sorry to hear that tom has passed away....I know he had been sick for awhile by keeping in touch with you on facebook....I saw the notice in the paper and informed my children....I have known tommy since he was just a little boy visiting his grand parents on Catherine St.Philly.many years ago and related to him for 66 years as his aunt, married to his uncle Bill Ross, brother of his mother Hilda.....we visited with him on his father's boat down at the shore....I know you will miss him every single day but memories of him will stay with you and the children forever..........love to you all, aunt Madeline and family..

MADELINE E. ROSS

Family

September 8, 2018

Sandy our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Tom until we meet again,I will missed your daily calls and stocks tips
Rest In Peace, love Ed & Van

Edward Gaspari

Friend

September 6, 2018

My condolences to Sandy and her family from my father Richard Silvestri and Eleanor..many memories of tom and sandy coming over to our home in Souderton..My father loves to reminisce about those days. I'm sure he will see my mom in heaven and have some good laughs.
Love Tina..

Christina Silvestri

September 5, 2018

From your longtime friend Rich I will miss you and reminiscing our old times together. Rest in peace my old friend

Richard Silvestri

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September 5, 2018

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