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Malachy Garrett Obituary

Garrett, Malachy J. Age 48, of Center Conway, NH, U.S.M.C. Veteran, at home in heaven on June 28, 2014. Beloved husband of Angie who shared with Malachy a life rich with adventure, love and laughter; loving stay-at-home dad of Caitlin, Padric, Morgan and the late infant Briana; adored son of Mary (nee Brady) and the late Jimmie Garrett; dear brother of Eileen Dabulskis, Brendan Garrett, Vince Garrett, Bernadette Schmidt and Maura Noska. Also loved by his in-laws, Gene and Barb Smith, Greg Smith, Nikki Ledgard, Jeri Wittmus and their families. Funny "Uncle Mal" to his nieces and nephews who will miss his antics. Mal had many friends who brought him joy and who will miss him dearly. He was a true patriot who loved his family and loved his country. Semper Fi! Visitation Sunday 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. and Monday morning 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, 7740 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60620. Liturgical prayer service on Monday 10:30 a.m. followed by a funeral procession to St. Mary Cemetery. Graveside Committal with Military Honors at 11:00 a.m. Memorials to Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675 or online at www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate are most appreciated. Funeral Info: Heeney-Laughlin Funeral Directors 708-636-5500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 4, 2014.

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Steve & Lisa (Hosty) Kalowski

July 6, 2014

Many wonderful childhood and neighborhood smiles with fond memories have you given us, Malachy! We are blessed to have known you. We are grateful for your Patriotic Service to Our Country! You shall forever be remembered as "a kind soul and a smiler". May Father God send His Holy Spirit to comfort all the Garrett Family, your wife and children, extended Family, and friends during this difficult time. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen. It is sad to now part, but we know, we shall see you, again, Malachy!! St. Paul said, "To be absent from the flesh is to be present with The Lord". Jesus was seen on that Mount with Moses and Elias, who lived a thousand plus years before that time! Christ told us He went ahead to prepare a room in His Father's Mansion for us, so, we know where you are! We shall keep you in our hearts, and upon Our Heavenly Father calling us "Home", will see you, again- in Great Strength and health, welcoming us with your smile and "Tales perhaps of a Special Place Up There Just for The Irish!" "And an Extra Special Entrance for the Catholic Irish"! Love to All the Garrett Family! Mom wants you to know she fondly remembers Mal, too!!

Kim (Gniady) Friant

July 6, 2014

Sorry for the Garrett family for having lost a brother and son. He will be another angel looking down on all of you.

Vivian Turner

July 6, 2014

I am sorry to hear about the loss of your husband/father/son/uncle/friend. Praying that God grant you some peace during this difficult time. Thank you for your service.

July 5, 2014

Dear Eileen and family: So sorry to hear about your brother (son). My prayers are with your family. Eileen Foley

Eileen Finnegan and family

July 4, 2014

To the Garrett family thinking of u all At this difficult time may god bless u and give u strength and comfort u all with all of my love and prayers xxx

Karen Rooney

July 4, 2014

To the Garrett family, through are with you all at this hard time thinking off you all from artie,Mary and family xx

July 4, 2014

To the Garret family, May God give you strength at this very difficult time an may you find comfort in the wonderful memories you have. You have a very special Angel, with his beautiful smile watching over you now. Love you all, Rich, Dawn, Brianna, Brenden and Hannah XO XO XO

Karen (Gniady) Zehnder

July 4, 2014

To the Garrett family-I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Malachy-may God be with you all and comfort you at this very sad time.

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