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Clinton - Kevin A. McGarry, 56, of Clinton, passed away at home unexpectedly on Friday, January 20, 2017.
Born in the Bronx, he was the son of the late George and Eileen Millen McGarry. After graduating high school, he received a Bachelor's Degree in Paralegal Studies (St. John's University).
Kevin worked for the New York State Division of Youth in Highland.
He proudly served in the US Army from 1979-1983.
Kevin was a member of the Hyde Park Knights of Columbus Council 6111. He enjoyed working on model airplanes, he loved Star Wars, and he was a history buff.
On September 26, 1987, at Holy Trinity Church in Poughkeepsie, he married the former Colleen McDermott. Mrs. McGarry currently survives at home.
In addition to his wife, Kevin is survived by his children, Colleen and Bryan, of Clinton; brother, George A. McGarry, Jr. (Anna) of Florida; niece, Jenna McDermott, of Hyde Park; brother-in-law, John McDermott, (Chandra Evans) of Hyde Park.
He was predeceased by his parents, and one daughter, Kathryn E. McGarry, who passed away on January 18, 2015.
Services and burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Route 9, Hyde Park.
To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit the website, www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.
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kathi knickerbocker
November 2, 2017
Dear Colleen and Family,
I'm speechless and have been clueless about the situation. I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences and much love. Always, kathi
March 18, 2017
I worked with Kevin at Highland Residential Center. He was always polite, pleasant, and kind. I saw him at Regina Coeli after the deaths of his daughter and my dear mother. He gave me a Mass card. I am so sorry for your loss and know how much his family meant to him.
Maureen Donnelly
February 2, 2017
Colleen and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Kevin was a man of great faith and trust in God. He shared his faith and knowledge with the children of the Regina Coeli Religious Education Program by volunteering to teach the 6th grade class for many years.
His knowledge, quick wit and humor made him a joy with whom to work. He will be missed.
May God shine his grace upon you and comfort you until you are all united once again in His Heavenly Kingdom.
Karen Holloway
January 29, 2017
I got to know Kevin in the HVHMG model club, and he was a real good guy all the way around.
I am so sorry for your loss.
January 27, 2017
Colleen and Family,
We are very sorry about your loss.
You are in our prayers and in our thoughts.
Love
Hanna and Tad Skoczynski
Julia and Jerel Fast
Judy S. Harpp
January 27, 2017
Colleen and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss.
My prayers and thoughts are with your family.
Judy S. Harpp
Larry Reed
January 27, 2017
Colleen and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Kevin. I haven't seen him in years but we rode the train together to NYC back in the 90's early 2000. He was part of the "train Gang", a group of us that rode together each way every day. A very nice guy and always talked about you and the kids. My sincere condolences, Larry Reed
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