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Tom served in the United States Navy as a Hospital Corpsman Third Class in Vietnam, earning the Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and two Purple Heart Medals. Tom also earned a Letter of Commendation for his knowledge, courage, and skill displayed in combat. Following his service, he pursued a career with the Philadelphia Electric Company.
Tom was the beloved father of his three children, Thomas McGarrity and his wife Rae of Westlake, Texas, Matthew McGarrity and his wife Jennifer of Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, and Allison Cointot and her husband Keith of Ridley Park, Pennsylvania; loving Pop Pop of his six grandchildren, Preslie, Tommy IV, Matty, Kate, Jackson, and Chase; dear brother of Joseph McGarrity (Joanne), William McGarrity (Patrice), Robert McGarrity (Lisa), Elizabeth Felker (Alan) and the late Kathleen Knoll; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews, and his devoted fiance, Florence Augustyn.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects to Tom's family on Thursday, August 31, 2023, 9:30 am at St. Cecilia Church, 535 Rhawn Street, Philadelphia, PA 19111, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 am. Internment will be in Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111 or to the Wounded Warrior Project would be appreciated.
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Donna and Laura Slamon
August 30, 2023
Tom was a cherished friend to our family during our time on Wessex Lane. Even after Mom and Dad relocated to the Villas for their retirement, Tom made sure to visit them. Those visits became the highlights of their summers. When Dad fell ill, his friendship with Tom remained strong, and always filled with jokes and laughter.
One of the memorable gifts Tom sent Dad was a hat with the words "I'm too old for this s..." Dad found endless amusement in this gift, wearing the hat proudly in the nursing home. The sight of Dad wearing that hat brought smiles to everyone who saw it.
We consider ourselves fortunate to have had such a dear friend in Tom. It brings us comfort to envision Tom and Dad reunited in heaven, where their joyful camaraderie, jokes, and laughter continue on.
Matt McGarrity
August 29, 2023
Matt McGarrity
August 29, 2023
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Matt McGarrity
August 29, 2023
Beth Anne Mc Garrity-Felker
August 26, 2023
He was the greatest brother anyone could of asked for. Tom & I shared the same month birthdays & we would send funny cards to each other every year. I still have every card he has sent me for the last 40 years. He made my life easier as a child by stepping in and being a Father figure as my dad had passed away when I was seven. I spent many years with Tom at his house, down the shore, out on his boat and even fishing with him. He truly was a remarkable person. You will always be in my heart and never forgotten. I Love you Tom. Your baby sister Beth Anne
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