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Joseph Elliott "Magoo" McGarry

1945 - 2023

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

Warchol Funeral Home

3060 Washington Pike

Bridgeville , Pennsylvania, United States

412-221-3333

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Friday, April 7, 2023

Warchol Funeral Home

3060 Washington Pike

Bridgeville , Pennsylvania, United States

412-221-3333

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Saturday, April 8, 2023

All Saints Greek Orthodox Church

601 W. McMurray Rd.

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States

724-745-5205

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Saturday, April 8, 2023

All Saints Greek Orthodox Church

601 W. McMurray Rd.

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

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I served with Joe on Council for 4 years, and while we didn’t see eye to eye on many issues, he was always kind to me. I just heard of his passing recently and want the family to know I’m praying for them.

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Jane Marsh posted a condolence

Thursday, May 11, 2023

To Magoo's Family I mean no disrespect using the only name that I knew him. Magoo was my friend way back in 1963 when I was junior and he a senior. He was my dancing buddy and boy did Magoo know how to dance. I felt so lucky to have been a partner as honestly he was the best dancer. I had always hoped I could have seen him again and reminisce about the good old days My family still lives in Canonsburg. My brother would run into him and and my brother would tell me Magoo asked about me. I pray that your hearts are filled with the sweetest memories and laughs. Magoo was truly one of a kind and I like many others have been blessed to have known him. Sincerely, Jane Gazvoda Marsh

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Callie Munch posted a condolence

Monday, April 10, 2023

Mr. McGarry was one of the kindest, funniest people I ever met. He will be extremely missed by all who knew him.

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Norah Ditzler lit a candle

Saturday, April 8, 2023

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My deepest condolences.

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Barb Giaquinto posted a condolence

Friday, April 7, 2023

To Mr. McGarry's Family / Friends: Deepest Sympathies to all of you for your loss - it is the loss of many. When he started out as a teacher he probably went into that career hoping to make an impact on at least some lives - I hope he realized how many lives he really did touch over his many years at Canon-Mac and I am sure there are many outside of school also. His friendliness, humor and genuine kindness was just some of his qualities as everyone knows - he would call out to you in a parking lot or see you in a store and come over with that big smile to talk with you and ask you about your life, parents, siblings and just wanted to take a true interest in what had been happening since school or the last time he saw you So many lives were blessed by knowing him. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. May all the memories you made /had with him over the years give you strength, peace and comfort when you miss him the most - there is no doubt that someone like him will be sending back signs from heaven to each of you . May He Rest in Peace.

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Callie Munch Posted Apr 10, 2023 at 8:21 AM

Beautifully said!

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Therese Moore posted a condolence

Thursday, April 6, 2023

So very sorry for your loss Carmina and Family… Prayers, Therese ( Washinski) Moore

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Bruce and Kathy Borrelli posted a condolence

Thursday, April 6, 2023

Carmina and Family, Our deepest sympathy for your loss of your husband. Bruce, like many others, remember him from his teaching days at CM - I'm sure Bruce has some stories of learning from Magoo. May God's loving embrace hold you close to bring you comfort during this time of grief and in the days ahead. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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Dana Vossen posted a condolence

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

I was very fortunate to have Joe as a teacher in junior high. Years later he became a member of my extended family when he married Rose and our paths crossed again. I hope he knew what a positive impact he had on so many lives. He was one of those people who brightened your day just by saying hello. I consider myself lucky to have known him.

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Lee Groznik Posted Apr 6, 2023 at 1:03 PM

I’ve known him since high school because he was friends with my older brother and his friends and was always delighted to see him and talk to him. He was always kind and funny. A great loss for the community and I’m sorry for the loss to his family.

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

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Sorry for your loss

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Florence Petros lit a candle

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

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With deepest sympathies my thoughts and prayers are with you

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Dan Lord posted a condolence

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

I have known Magog since I was about 10 years old. I remember his first day of teaching at Canon Mac. I said hey Magog and he pulled me aside and said in school it is Mr. McGarry and then smacked he on the back. We would play football in Jack Morgan’s backyard and it was Magoo, Bill Potts and Bill Morgan against about 10 of us younger guys. They usually won. I was so glad to see him at my class of 68’s class reunion 5 years ago. Rest in peace Magoo. You will be missed by everyone that ever met you.

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Ed Malinowski posted a condolence

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

I had the honor to know Mr. McGarry when he was just starting out teaching and I was in high school. Later, Joe and I became colleagues at Canon-Mac, and Magoo and I became friends. I think anyone who ever met him became his friend! Mr. McGarry, Joe, Mago -- Our community has lost a very special spirit, and he will be very sorely missed.

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Kathleen Spiker posted a condolence

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Magoo was such a special man. Whenever you saw him he made you feel like you were his best friend. He just had that personality that made you feel so comfortable. He will be missed by many, I’m sure. Our condolences to his family.

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Fred Terling posted a condolence

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Love you, Mr. Mac. No words for the support and inspiration you provided. From teaching me to swim to being there when my sister passed, to encouraging me with every step of my career. Every moment you shared was filled with laughter and love. You make me want to be better and always will.

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Cindy Pezza lit a candle

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

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I had Mr. McGarry as a teacher in junior high and he was definitely one of my absolute favorites. Always a smile on his face and some quick wit to share. Over the years I would see him in passing and he always remembered me. He will be missed by so many. Rest in Peace “Magoo”

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Matthew Binotto posted a symbolic gesture

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

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My condolences to you and your family of the passing of mr.McGarry , teacher and friend he will be sadly missed. (Don't be caught sleeping in his class, because you know what will be happening next. ) Rest in peace my friend.

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Dawn Dobrowski posted a condolence

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Rest in Peace Mr. McGarry. I always loved running into him, most often it was at the Shop N Save. I would joke with him that I could hear him before I could see him. But that always meant he was going to brighten the day. It was hard to walk away without a smile and a little lighter of a heart. What a Special Spirit he was. He made the world a better place…a True Blessing! He will be missed.

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Leslie Giaquinto posted a condolence

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Nicolle, Lucas and Landon, I am so sorry for the loss of your stepfather/stepgrandfather. I had Mr McGarry for history when I was in junior high at Canon Mac and I remember him as a funny and kind man. Sending you love and prayers at this difficult time.

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Nicholas Pihiou posted a condolence

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Joe was a close family friend. When we were kids, he would dress up as Santa every Christmas, to pass out presents to us. I bowled in a couple of different leagues with him for years. We traveled all over the country with the White Eagles, to bowl in national PNA tournaments. He was as much a part of our Greek community as any of us Greeks. He will be missed by many many people. If you didn't laugh, or at least crack a smile every time you ran into him, there's definitely something wrong with you. RIP my friend.

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Lori McMurdy posted a condolence

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

He was my favorite teacher ever! He was always so kind to me in school. I would stay after school to do the bulletin board above the black board. So enjoyed having a beer or two with him at the White Eagles too! Such a vibrant personality that will be truly missed.

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Jennifer Benson posted a symbolic gesture

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

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RIP Mr McGarry will never forget when you knocked me on my but by accident on the top floor of the junior high and reminded me of it every time you saw me

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Judy Klobucar lit a candle

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

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You have my deepest condolences. He was one of my favorite teachers. Years after graduating, he always asked my Dad how I was when he saw my Dad in town.

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Stephanie Novelli posted a symbolic gesture

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

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There are no words to express my sorrow to Joe’s family. Joe was by far my favorite teacher of all time. Everytime he would see you wherever you were, he always stopped to talk and made you feel so very special. He will be missed dearly by all that knew and loved him. Rest in peace my friend.

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Brent McConnell lit a candle

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

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So sad. What a wonderful person. I always enjoyed being in his company. Many fun times. May he rest in peace.

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

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Mr. McGarry was, by far, one of my favorite teachers. He cared about his students and always made us laugh! My favorite saying (that I still use to this day) is “Ya Snooze, Ya Lose!” When I got my first teaching job, I went to him for some advice because I was going to be teaching PA History. He gave me all kinds of things to use, told me the best supplemental materials, etc. He was so excited that I was teaching something that he taught me, many years ago. He was a wonderful man, mentor and educator. He will be truly missed! I wanted to find the picture of him in his “Ya Snooze, Ya Lose” shirt but I could not find it. But I did find this picture, in an old yearbook, that I thought to share. Rest easy. Jodi Petro Fulks

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Roberta Petro Posted Apr 5, 2023 at 7:01 AM

Our whole family loved him. Joe taught my daughters, I was a classmate, and he was our friend. Prayers to his family. Roberta Petro

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April redford posted a condolence

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

One of my very favorite teachers . I had him for social studies in middle school . One day I wore an ugly Christmas sweater my aunt made me to school and it lit up so he called me electric from then on . Even up to a few years back while I was running the whisky rebellion 5k in canonsburg I heard a voice yell “Electric “ and I knew exactly who it was turned around to see his smiling face and energetic personality … I was amazed that he recognized me from literally 25-30 years ago . He really was amazing and will always be remembered. Rest with God ❤️

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Jason Gigliotti posted a condolence

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. I’m going to miss talking with him at the Gigliotti picnic.

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Ron "Carrot" Hill posted a condolence

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Joe McGarry "Magoo" was a favorite Alpha Chi Rho Fraternity Brother. I roomed with him at the frat house and enjoyed every minute of it. All the girls danced with him at the Friday night dances on campus. He was there favorite dance partner because he had "all the moves." We spoke by phone often and kept in touch through the years. I will miss him...He was one of a kind.

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Christine Tolmer posted a symbolic gesture

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

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So sorry for your loss. He was one of the best. Always joking & never talked to him without laughing hysterically. Certainly will be missed.

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Marilyn Turner posted a condolence

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

So sorry for your loss. I had Mr McGarry for social studies in Jr High. I went on to college and majored in history. It was his teaching that gave me a love of history. When I saw him he would always ask how my sister and brother were doing. He was a good man,Marilyn Kapis Turner

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Gina Pomering posted a condolence

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

So sorry to hear of Joes passing. I only ever knew him as Magoo , my Uncle John’s good Friend and friend of my Mom and Dad (Jo and Terry Matthews) He was always the guy who made us all laugh and made us all feel like family at every gathering. I can hear his amazing laugh in my head and it makes a smile come across my face. Such a lovely and genuine guy. God speed Magoo! Give my Dad a hug when you get there!

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Debbie Romano posted a condolence

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Carmina, I read this and immediately started crying. I am so sad for you. I loved your husband as a friend so much. He was so full of life and love for all. He was my teacher in junior high and always picked me out of a crowd and my sister Jamie also. I'm sending my deepest sympathy to you from SC with the heaviest of hearts. Debbie Queen Romano

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Blaise Berzinsky posted a condolence

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Anyone who saw Joe was greeted by their first and most remembering their last name. He remembered everyone. Always so pleasant to have a conversation with. Don’t think there was another teacher quite like him. Rest in Peace!

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