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John McGarry Obituary

McGarry, John J. age 61, Native of Aughoose, Belmullet, County Mayo, Ireland, beloved husband of Anne Marie McGarry (nee Coyne), devoted father of Thomas (Francesca), Anne Marie (Brendan) McIntyre, Martin, Mary (Brian) Maloney, Caroline, Laura, John, Patrick and Christopher, loving grandfather of Grace and Molly, dear brother of Patrick Joseph (Flavia), Mary (Harry) Reeder, of Birmingham, England, Ann (Mike) Kelly, Thomas Christopher (Delia), James Oliver, Anthony Brendan and Martin Paul (Kathy) McGarry, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Chapel prayer 9:30 a.m. Friday, December 20, 2002, from the Schmaedeke Funeral Home, 10701 S. Harlem Ave., Worth, to Our Lady of the Ridge Church, Chicago Ridge, Mass 10 a.m. Visitation 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gift of Life Transplant House, 705 2nd St. SW Rochester, MN, 55902. For Info., 708- 448-6000. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Dec. 18 to Dec. 19, 2002.

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Jerry Coger

March 23, 2003

To the Family of John McGarry;



I'm sadden to hear of John"s passing. I met John at the Mayo a couple of times while we were both being treated for our disease. John was a great person and our little group of heart and liver transplants for famalial amyloid will miss him like the loss of a brethren. May God Bless and keep John forever near him.

Annie Sinnott

December 24, 2002

To Laura and the McGarry family;



I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you on this Christmas Eve night.



May time bring you peace. May your memories of a great Irishman bring you comfort and joy.



I love you, Laura. If you need anything please find me.



God Bless,



Annie Sinnott

Carol McCarthy

December 24, 2002

To Mary and the McGarry Family,

I'm sincerely sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Sherry Stenehjem

December 22, 2002

To Laura and the McGarry Family:

We are thinking of you during this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Sherry and Shane Stenehjem

HELEN YOUNAN

December 19, 2002

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER.



HELEN YOUNAN

NEIL COHN

mike maloney

December 19, 2002

To the McGarry family: I was so sorry to hear about your loss. You have my deepest sympathy.My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely Mike Maloney

Kate Nurre

December 19, 2002

To the McGarry Family,

You have our deepest sympathies. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Tony & Kate (Sternowski) Nurre

Melissa Sullivan

December 19, 2002

Dear McGarry Family,

I am so sorry for the loss you have suffered. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Rely on all your wonderful memories to comfort you during this difficult time. Love, Melissa

Cindi Junge

December 18, 2002

To Laura and the McGarry family,



You are in my thoughts during this difficult time. May it comfort you to know that the memories you hold dear will remain forever.Cindi Junge

Michelle and Erik Brejla

December 18, 2002

Laura and the McGarry family,

We are very sorry to hear about this difficult loss. We will keep you in our thoughts. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.



Love,

Michelle Brandseth and Erik Brejla

willie noonan

December 18, 2002

J0hn we loved you very much and we will miss your wonderfull smile.You brought joy to all who knew you.Ann our prayers are with you and your family, willie and breege.

Sarah (Doran) Mudd

December 18, 2002

To the McGarry Family:

We are so sorry to hear about your great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

love,

Sarah & John Mudd

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