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1956
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2016
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John Garrity Obituary
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for John Garrity
Ken Vaclavik
September 22, 2016
I am also a frequent user of the trails and a year younger, saw the marker, said a prayer and felt a bonding with his soul.
Mary Wilson
September 3, 2016
I am sorry for your loss. I am a stranger, but I wanted to reach out because I saw the memorial along the trail through the Tinley Creek Forest preserves. Mr. Garrity must have been a runner, which makes him part of the runner community. Please accept my condolences.
August 25, 2016
Donna - I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. Even though we haven't kept in touch, the great high school memories are always there. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Crystal and Rob Andel
Leroy & Tricia Pizer
August 24, 2016
Still in disbelief. Our hearts are sadden. Our prayers continue for you Donna and your family.
Maria Camacho
August 24, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. He was a great person to have worked with.
Jen Harris
August 23, 2016
Such a sweet, sweet man. Our condolences in Florida to the entire family. My prayers are with all of you!
Ricardo & Angelica Otero
August 23, 2016
Our thoughts are with your family. Ricardo and Angelica Otero
John Shigley
August 22, 2016
My condolences to Donna and family. We had many good times together in our youth! We always respected John for his honesty, work ethic and intelligence. I am sorry I did not get more time with him in recent years. We will fondly remember John.
Bill Glasgow Jr
August 22, 2016
Donna, I haven't really kept in touch since High School although I did see John every so often and all he spoke about was you his best friend and the kids and grand kids. He was truly a great husband, friend, father and grandfather. He will be missed but always remembered. My prayers go out to you and your entire family. Stay strong Donna you are also a wonderful Mom and Grandma of coarse a wonderful wife to John. It just seemed like yesterday I was driving around in his yellow chevy. God Bless John.
Dan Jakuta
August 22, 2016
I was very saddened to hear of John's passing. He was a gentleman and had a kind word and greeting at the golf course.
Elwood Hillier
August 21, 2016
I was stunned to hear of John's passing I worked for John for about 5 years at Waste Management. He was a great teacher, boss & friend. It was truly an honor to be able to call him FRIEND. My prayers go out to his family.
Heather Uhrich
August 21, 2016
I am shocked and saddened to hear the news that John passed away. I had the pleasure of working with him for 10 years. John was a great guy and will be missed. My condolences to his family and friends.
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