John Garvey

1926 - 2021

GARVEY - John Joseph, of Farmingdale was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 8, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at home. He was born on December 4, 1926 in Manhattan to the late Dr. Thomas V. and Helen Rowley Garvey. He married the love of his life, Eileen A. Meany, on October 16, 1948 at Blessed Sacrament Church in Bayside, Queens. Devoted father of John Jr. (Cheryl), Ellen Anderson (John), Kevin (Kathleen), Regina, Edward (Beth Ann), Patricia, and Thomas (Michelle). Cherished grandfather of Travis, Ryan, Meghan, Kathleen, John, Caitlin, Alison, Erin, Keriann, Sean, Megan, Matthew, Dylan, Jack, and 13 great-grandchildren. Beloved brother of Donnell J. Kelly and the late Margaret Purcell, Thomas Garvey, Anne Sanchez, Dr. Donald Garvey, and Helen Garvey. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. After an honorable discharge, he became a proud member of Steamfitters Local 638 where he worked for over 50 years. He was an avid golfer and gardener, but nothing brought him more joy than to spend time with grandchildren at his family home in Mattituck. A mass of Christian burial will be offered on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 11:30AM at St. James Church in Seaford, NY. Interment with military honors will follow at St. Charles Cemetery. The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation in honor of John J. Garvey, Jr to: The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD), 2700 Horizon Dr., Suite 120, King of Prussia, PA 19406, www.theaftd.org.