William Garrity
February 23, 1920 — September 20, 2016
Mr. William F. Garrity, 96, of Frederick, MD passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at Glade Valley Nursing Home. He was the beloved husband of Annette Garrity for 72 years.
Born February 23, 1920 in Buffalo, NY he was the son of the late Frederick and Katherine McCarthy Garrity.
William worked as the Buffalo Yard Staff Supervisor for the Railroad prior to his retirement. William was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. After retirement from the Railroad, he volunteered at the Erie County SPCA for 30 additional years where he was loved by both the animals and staff. He was an avid baseball fan of the New York Mets and Yankees. He also loved the Buffalo Bills of the NFL and followed them every Sunday during the seasons.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his beloved daughter, Moira Young, son, Patrick Garrity, son-in-law Geoff Young, daughters-in-law Linda Sundberg and Yvonne Garrity; grandchildren, Justin (Christy), Tara, and Kelsey Young; and great-grandchildren, Kelly and Kindal Young.
Services and interment will be private.
Expressions of sympathy may be offered to the family at www.staufferfuneralhome.com.
Donations to the Erie County SPCA in William Garrity's name can be sent via the SPCA homepage: https://www.yourspca.org/tributegift\.