Joseph R. Garry
- Mar 29, 2022
- 1 min read
Updated: Apr 1, 2022
1935 - 2022
OBITUARY
Joseph Richard Garry was born to Sheila Higgins on October 20th, 1935 and raised in Hollis, Queens NY. He attended St. Gerard Magella Elementary School and St. Agnes High School. He was an alter boy and sang in the choir. In November 1959 he married his soulmate Loretta (Laurie) D’Elia from Williamsburg, Brooklyn. They had two children, Jean Claire and Christopher Joseph. They lived in Hollis until moving to Bellerose in 1969 after purchasing their first home. Joe worked for the New York City Department of Sanitation and also held many part-time odd jobs while raising his family. After early retirement as a sanitation worker, Joe bartended in several different places in Queens Village and Bellerose until he landed his last job at Winchester’s in Queens Village, where he worked for seventeen years until retirement at age 71. Sports were his favorite pastime. He ran track in high school and played softball well into his adult years. He was an avid Yankees, Giants, and Rangers fan. However, his greatest love was his family. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Laurie, his children Jean and Chris, son-in law Sandy and grandchildren Matthew and Emily.
VISITATION
Sunday, April 3
2:00 - 4:30 PM & 7:00 - 9:30 PM
New Hyde Park Funeral Home
506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Monday, April 4
10:45 AM
St. Gregory the Great Church
242-20 88th Avenue, Bellerose, NY
INTERMENT
Queen of Peace Cemetery
16 Powells Lane, Old Westbury, NY
in lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Epilepsy Foundation or the ALS Association of New York.
Jeannie, Mrs. "G" and Chris,
I have the best memories of Mr. "G" and all the time I spent in your home as a young girl growing up into my tender teen years and beyond. He imparted many lifelong lessons with his gentle wit and wisdom that I still carry with me to this day. Jean, him and I had many a laugh while he patiently taught us how to drive. He no doubt earned his Sainthood then! I will always remember him with great fondness and love. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I pray you find comfort and peace in all the love and wonderful life you shared.
Love, Margaret
Dear Jeannie and family. Remember all the great times with your Dad and Mom . That is what your dad wants. You are in my prayers
we are we are so saddened to hear about Joe. We send our sincere condolences to the entire family. Helen and Charlie Grasso
Condolences to the Garry's From Chandra and Family
A very unique person. RI P. My Friend