He was born September 1, 1925 in Plainfield, New Jersey and moved to Port Charlotte in 1989. He was a veteran of World War II, U.S. Navy. He was a retired truck driver for many years in Plainfield, New Jersey. He will be remembered by all who loved and cherished him. He was a hard working man who did everything possible to help those who needed it most.

He is survived by his loving partner of 19 years, Shirley Browne; four sons, James McGarry of North Plainfield, NJ, Michael McGarry of Colonia, NJ, Jeffery McGarry of Middlesex, NJ, and Peter McGarry of Buford, SC; three daughters, Jane Flynn of Cape May, NJ, Mary McGarry of La Cruz, MX, and Nora McGarry of North Brunswick, NJ; a brother, Jack McGarry of Point Pleasant, NJ; and 4 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.