IN LOVING MEMORY OF
J. Robert
Garrity
August 26, 1943 – May 14, 2012
Obituary
J. Robert "Bob" Garrity, 68, died Monday evening, May 14, 2012 at Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of Ann (Orzechowski) Garrity.
Bob was born in Waterbury on August 26, 1943 a son of the late Francis A. and Ruth (Johnson) Garrity and was a lifelong resident. A graduate of local schools he received his B.A. Degree from the University of Connecticut and was a diver on their swim team He also qualified as an All American in that sport. In later years he coached swimming and diving at the Boy's Club,YMCA as well as Crosby and Sacred Heart High Schools.
125 years ago, his grandfather Francis F. Garrity founded what was to become F.F. Garrity & Son Plumbing & Heating, a company which Bob ran with great integrity for 45 years gathering a large amount of loyal customers.
An avid banjo player and enthusiast of the Blue Grass style, Bob played for many years competing in festivals along the east coast. He was also an active member of The Roaring 20's Antique Car Club. He volunteered his time organizing and acting as a judge for that organization which raised a great amount of funds for local charities .
Bob was also a member of the B.P.O. Elk's Lodge #265 and of the Irish-American Club in East Haven.
Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, J. Robert Garrity, II and his wife Anna Tereza Garrity of East Haddam, Scott R. Garrity of Waterbury; a daughter, Laura Ann Berch and her husband Todd of Middletown; a sister, Faith Meehan and her husband John of Bend, Oregon; and two grandsons, Ethan and Cameron Garrity.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, May 19th at 10:30 a.m. directly at S.S. Peter & Paul Church, 67 Southmayd Rd., Waterbury. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. Please consider making a donation in Bob's honor to make a difference in the lives of the more than 1 million Americans living with autism today to Autism Speaks at
http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/greaterhartford/camcam09?faf=1&e=5738866869
Bob's family will be participating in this walk. The Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main St., Waterbury is assisting with arrangements.
Bob was born in Waterbury on August 26, 1943 a son of the late Francis A. and Ruth (Johnson) Garrity and was a lifelong resident. A graduate of local schools he received his B.A. Degree from the University of Connecticut and was a diver on their swim team He also qualified as an All American in that sport. In later years he coached swimming and diving at the Boy's Club,YMCA as well as Crosby and Sacred Heart High Schools.
125 years ago, his grandfather Francis F. Garrity founded what was to become F.F. Garrity & Son Plumbing & Heating, a company which Bob ran with great integrity for 45 years gathering a large amount of loyal customers.
An avid banjo player and enthusiast of the Blue Grass style, Bob played for many years competing in festivals along the east coast. He was also an active member of The Roaring 20's Antique Car Club. He volunteered his time organizing and acting as a judge for that organization which raised a great amount of funds for local charities .
Bob was also a member of the B.P.O. Elk's Lodge #265 and of the Irish-American Club in East Haven.
Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, J. Robert Garrity, II and his wife Anna Tereza Garrity of East Haddam, Scott R. Garrity of Waterbury; a daughter, Laura Ann Berch and her husband Todd of Middletown; a sister, Faith Meehan and her husband John of Bend, Oregon; and two grandsons, Ethan and Cameron Garrity.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, May 19th at 10:30 a.m. directly at S.S. Peter & Paul Church, 67 Southmayd Rd., Waterbury. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. Please consider making a donation in Bob's honor to make a difference in the lives of the more than 1 million Americans living with autism today to Autism Speaks at
http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/greaterhartford/camcam09?faf=1&e=5738866869
Bob's family will be participating in this walk. The Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main St., Waterbury is assisting with arrangements.
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