Rosemary McGarry OBITUARY

In loving memory of Rosemary Theresa (Bastable) McGarry

Rosemary McGarry, 86, of Flushing NY, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2024. She was born on February 23, 1938, to Cornelius and Elizabeth Bastable. Rosemary was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend offering support, wisdom, and abundant love. She graduated from St. John’s University with a degree in education. She worked as a teacher, ESE specialist, and elementary school principal for 30 years in Broward County Schools. Rosemary educated many children, made lasting friendships, and positively impacted the neighborhoods around her schools. She had a passion for helping children who struggled to learn and a passion for family. Her warm smile, sense of humor, and love for service to her community brightened every room she entered, and she always put family first.

Rosemary McGarry is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Francis Joseph McGarry, and children Kathleen McGarry-Smith (and Kenrick Smith), Francis Joseph McGarry Jr. (and Mary-Lou), Neal McGarry (and Lori), and Terence McGarry (and Denise). Siblings, Neal (and Pam)Bastable, Marian (and Tom) Napoli, and Margaret (and James) Parker. Rosemary has 12 grandchildren: Cari Marquez (and Michael), Christina Petty (and Matthew), Caitlyn Iles (and Michael), Jill McGarry-Lawrence (and Christopher), Francis Joseph McGarry III (and Chelsea), Samantha Mulcahy (and Michael), Shannon Garlin, Annabelle McGarry, Molly McGarry, Taylor Wilkerson, Zachary Wilkerson, and Dylan McGarry. Rosemary also has 14 great-grandchildren: Natalie Cortez, Nathan Greenbarg, Nikolas Torres, Ryan Petty, Dillon Petty, Lila Petty, Lilly Iles, Olivia Iles, Everly Iles, Ryan Mulcahy, Connor Mulcahy, Francis Joseph IV, Lillian McGarry and Elizabeth Joy Lawrence.

The Wake will be held on Monday, July 1st, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care 1600 N. Univesity Dr. Pembroke Pines

The Funeral Service will be held on July 2nd, 2024 at 11:00 am Little Flower Catholic Church 1805 Pierce St. Hollywood, FL 33020

May Rosemary’s soul rest in peace and may her memory live on in our hearts forever.