In Loving Memory of Rosemary Theresa (Bastable) McGarry
Rosemary McGarry, 86, of Flushing, New York, passed away peacefully on June 26th, 2024. She was born on February 23, 1938, to Cornelius and Elizabeth Bastable. Rosemary was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great 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 thirty 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 their children Kathleen McGarry-Smith (and Kenrick Smith), Francis Joseph McGarry Jr.(and Mary Lou), Neal McGarry (and Lori), Terence McGarry (and Denise), including her 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. May Rosemary’s soul rest in peace, and may her memory live on in our hearts forever.
In lieu of flowers, Donations can be made to the Little Flower Catholic School, 1805 Pierce Street, Hollywood, FL 33020.
Boyd-Panciera University Drive Chapel
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Sandra Kearns
June 28, 2024, 11:40 am
Dear. Dr. McGarry and family,
Rosemary was a wonderful person. She had a beautiful soul. She will truly be missed. I enjoyed talking to her at church and hearing her voice when she would do the readings. God bless you all, Mark and Sandy Kearns.🙏🏻❤️
Peter Michael Pazer
June 29, 2024, 12:22 am
My fondest memories of Rosemary were the masses she organized at Azalea Gardens for the residents. We would gather with the residents and sing joyous hymns of praise led by her beautiful singing voice. Truly an angel on earth now an angel watching over all of us from Heaven. Miss you Rosemary!
Barbara Ehren
June 29, 2024, 1:18 pm
My Dear Friend Rosemary – you were such a spectacular human being and cherished friend. What started as collaboration on behalf of children and adolescents with learning disabilities blossomed into a lasting friendship. Early on we discovered that we had the same birthday, went to the same high school and college. I loved reminding you that you were older! We enjoyed many personal and professional adventures. I was looking forward to spending time with you this summer in the Hamptons, but it was not to be. Rest easy, sweet friend. I will miss you.
Marcia Pann Capuano
June 29, 2024, 1:32 pm
Always a lovely person
Sally creswell
June 29, 2024, 3:47 pm
Sally Creswell
Rosemary was an extraordinary
Person : spiritual core, wife, mother, grandmother great grandmother , sister, friend ,mentor , and teacher. Her leadership shined as supervisor of learning disabilities
And elementary principal .
Her connection to her faith and church was her North Star
She was one of a kind. Dear friend, we miss you.
Moira Kelly_Quinn Eugene OR. late of Hollywood. Fl
July 1, 2024, 4:33 am
Sincere Sympathy to. the Mcgarry. Family
Amanda Cicero
July 2, 2024, 3:15 pm
I am very sorry for your loss. She was always a kind and sweet lady, with a lovely smile. Thanks to Rosemary, Jill and I are friends.