John J. Garrity Jessup, Pennsylvania Obituary

John J. Garrity

<p>John J. Garrity, 44, of Jessup PA., passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 12, surrounded by his</p><p>friends and family.</p><p>Born in Scranton, he was the son of John and Anita Cimino Garrity, Blakely. John was a member of</p><p>Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Peckville. He was a graduate of Valley View High School class of 1996. He</p><p>worked as a plumber for Martarano Plumbing and Heating.</p><p>John was a loving father of his twin boys, Frankie, and Johnny. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved</p><p>hunting and fishing. His favorite pastime was teaching his two boys how to be an outdoorsman like their</p><p>father. John also was a sports fan and enjoyed watching the New York Giants &amp; New York Mets.</p><p>The family wishes to send a special thank you to the ICU staff at Geisinger CMC and Dr. Karim Djekidel</p><p>for their care and compassion during this difficult time.</p><p>Surviving are his two sons, Johnny &amp; Frankie Garrity, Jessup; his brother Scott Garrity and wife Sarah,</p><p>Archbald; his goddaughter and nephew Amelia &amp; Carson Garrity, Archbald; along with many uncles,</p><p>aunts, and cousins.</p><p>The Funeral will be on Saturday, March 25 th with mass of Christian burial at 9:30 am at Sacred Heart</p><p>Church, Peckville. There will be no calling hours. Interment will be private at the convenience of the</p><p>family. Arrangments are under the care and direction of James M. Margotta Funeral Home, Peckville.</p><p>For online condolences, visit www.margottafuneralhomes.com</p><p>In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Red Cross</p>
June 30, 1978 - March 12, 202306/30/197803/12/2023
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Johnny Longbow
March 26, 2023
Johnny Longbow is missing you so much brother. We had such great times sitting in the cold gully, you falling asleep, me scanning every edge of the woods for that perfect 60 foot shot. After about 3 hours, I finally spy a 3 1/2 pointer, miss, you wake up, and barely li... Continue Reading
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Dave Applegate
March 25, 2023
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Dave Applegate
March 25, 2023
Q: What will you miss most about John?

A: Johnny,
I will miss the conversations we shared about anything and everything. The advice we shared good or bad. I am so grateful I was able to be a part of your life and able to call you my nephew. A ... Continue Reading
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Scott Garrity
March 25, 2023
Good morning. The pain of Johnny’s death is not something that can go away with just sincere condolences or a bunch of flowers. What makes it bearable is knowing that we are gathered here today because of the wonderful memories he left us. You all came here and shared... Continue Reading
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Dominique Lionelli
March 25, 2023
Johnny,

When Cindy brought me up here to meet all of you, I clicked with you instantly. You shared stories with me and had me laughing from the beginning to the end of the weekend! Even though it was a short time, your impression will last forever. From your stories ... Continue Reading
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Aunt Peggy Garrity
March 25, 2023
Thank you for finding us. Thanks to you we made connections of a lifetime. We will always love and cherish our times together. You were always wonderful to us and showed us a fabulous time. We did so much together in our short time together thank you for sharing your li... Continue Reading
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Cindy Cavone
March 25, 2023
Well what can I say except for you had my heart from day one. From the llamas eating the paper to the first time you called me "C" up until you crying on the couch every time I left to go home. Your memory will live on in my heart until we meet again. I love you so much ... Continue Reading
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Sarah Garrity
March 25, 2023
Dear Johnny,

Losing you will forever be one of the hardest things we’ll ever go through. From the moment we met, you welcomed me into the family with open arms. I remember going through something difficult very early in my relationship with Scott, and you took me by ... Continue Reading
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Brandan Verrastro
March 24, 2023
Dear Johnny,

It’s hard to put into words how much you’ve meant to me. I remember those holiday dinners at Nana’s house and it really molded the meaning of family for me. Gathering around the table enjoying each others company and food that was made… It was there that ... Continue Reading
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Tina Verrastro
March 24, 2023
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