Obituary of Patrick McGarry

Patrick J. McGarry, Sr. Olean- Patrick J. McGarry, Sr., of 350 Front Street and formerly of Martha Ave, died Saturday (February 21, 2015) at the Olean General Hospital. Born October 31, 1936 in Elizabeth, NJ, he was the son of Kenneth and Sarah Aszman McGarry. He married Lynn Somers, who predeceased him. Mr. McGarry was a 1955 Bradford High School graduate and received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He served in the United States Air Force and National Guard. He was a jack-of-all-trades and enjoyed playing cards, bingo and spending time with his family and friends. Surviving are two sons Patrick J. "P.J." (Lori Everson) McGarry and James A. McGarry, both of Bradford, PA; two sisters Linda (George) Brown of Limestone and Audrey Wilt of Bradford, PA; one brother Peter McGarry of Bradford, PA; seven grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by a daughter Carol Ann McGarry; and two brothers Rev. Michael McGarry and Kenneth McGarry, Jr. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Casey, Halwig and Hartle Funeral Home, 3128 W. State Road, Olean. Online condolences may be expressed at www.oleanfuneralhome.com.