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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
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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
Friend
September 5, 2018
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