THOMAS McGARRY

1941 - 2020

THOMAS McGARRY obituary, 1941-2020, Wilmington, DC

THOMAS McGARRY

1941 - 2020

THOMAS McGARRY Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 31, 2020.

Thomas McGarry (Age 78)  
Of Punta Gorda, Florida, formerly of Fairfax Station, VA, passed away suddenly on May 20, 2020. Born September 26, 1941 in Madison, Wisconsin to the late Margaret and Daniel McGarry, Tom spent the better part of his life in the Washington, DC area. Upon graduating from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, Georgetown University and George Washington Law School, and after being stationed in Germany while serving in the US Army, Tom enjoyed a long career as a respected commercial real estate attorney in the area. Tom is survived by his children, Jennifer Harris (Michael) of Wilmington, DE, and Matthew McGarry (Vilma) of San Diego, CA, Alicia Lange (Jeremy) of Durham, NC, and Brian McGarry (Cheryl) of San Diego, CA. He is survived by five grandchildren, Patrick and Meghan Harris, Pablo and Nyx Lange, and Diego McGarry.  He is survived by his siblings, John E. McGarry (Kate) of Ada, MI, Elizabeth E. Elliott of Palm Springs, CA, and Daniel E. McGarry (Kay Louise) of York, PA. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Tom's name to causes he supported- the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (cbf.org), or Citizens Climate Lobby (citizensclimatelobby.org). Additional information can be found atwww.mealeyfuneralhome.com  

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Mary Ann Ann McKeown

June 1, 2020

My name is Mary Ann McKeown. I was one of Tom- secretaries at a D. C. Law firm. He was the best boss you could have. I worked for him when I got a call at work that my mom passed away. He took the call, called me in his office and broke the news. He was very kind. I was at his oldest daughter's wedding. Rest in peace, McGarry (as I referred to him). Deepest sympathies to his family.

N. Persaud

May 31, 2020

My deepest sympathy to the family of Thomas McGarry. May you be comforted in knowing that our Heavenly Father cares for you. He will give you strength and courage to cope with your grief.
Psalm 94:17-19

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