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Andrew Garrity Obituary
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Andrew W. Garrity, Jr., age 83 of Long Branch, died peacefully with his family by his side on January 18, 2020. Born in Long Branch he was a lifelong resident. Andrew was a pipefitter and a member of the Plumber and Pipefitters Union Local 9 for 50 years before retiring in 1992. He attended Asbury Park High School where he was an outstanding athlete; leading the 1953 Blue Bishops Football Team to the State Championship's then moving on to Fordham University earning Fordham's Top Athlete Award.
Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Grace Garrity; his daughter and son-in-law, Jackie and James Gorman; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Amy Garrity; Andrew III and Barbara Garrity; 3 sisters and a brother-in-law, Barbara Venerus; Janet Bressler; Anita and Don Anderson and 8 grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 25 from 12:30 pm until the time of the service at 2:30 pm at the Damiano Funeral Home, 191 Franklin Avenue in Long Branch. Letters of condolence may be sent through the web at www.damianofuneralhome.com.
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alan sherman
January 23, 2020
Andy was my neighbor and friend for over 75 years. We first met when we were kids in 1945. Along with Scott Peters we were inseparable. We traveled to Florida during our bachelor years and enjoyed the good life. Andy and I were in the Army together and we attended his wedding to Grace. Andy was always a gentleman and highly respected in all aspects of his life. He was a real family man and a pleasure to all who knew him. To all his family members we mourn his loss and have the comfort of knowing that he is at peace. Rest in Peace my good friend.
January 23, 2020
Andy and I were both members of the APHS Class of 1955. I was the manager of the state championship football team, and he was one of their greatest players. He was one of the kindest human beings I have ever met. My sincere condolences to the Garrity family.
Murray Rubin
APHS Class of 1955
Janet Garrity Bressler, Rolling Hills Estates
January 22, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with Grace, Jackie, Andrew, and Mark on their loss. Goodbye dear brother, until we meet again. Your sister Janet.
Robert Fisher
January 22, 2020
My condolences and sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Andy Garrity- Knew Andy as a friend and neighbor in the manor in Oakhurst. He was always a gentleman . Folks in the hood talked about him for years regarding his football playing ability and the 53 state championship. Went to APHS with his sisters Sandy and Anita . What a great time to be a young twirp growng up in the 1950s. Will say a prayer for the family on Andy' passing. Respectfully, Robert
Fisher
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