Philip Garry, Jr.

COLONIE, NY – Philip J. Garry, Jr., 88, of Colonie, passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 16, 2007. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Philip J. Garry, Sr. and Margaret G. Garry. Mr. Garry has resided in Colonie for sixty years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving his country during World War II. Phil was a Naval Inspector for the federal government for 35 five years before his retirement. After retirement, Phil worked for seven years at the Albany County Airport. Mr. Garry was a communicant of St. Clare's Church where he served as an usher for many years. He was a loyal Siena basketball fan, a Notre Dame football fan and also enjoyed camping. Phil is the beloved husband of 64 years to Dorothy Garry. He is the devoted father of Deborah (Gregory) Cyran of Clifton Park and Philip J. (Marcia) Garry, III of Colonie. He is the loving brother of Rosemary (Robert) Conway of Rensselaer and the late Elizabeth Colloton and Joan Oropallo. Phil is the cherished grandfather of Matthew Cyran and Alyssa Garry. He is the special uncle and godfather of Terrence O'Hare. Also surviving are many other nieces and nephews. The Garry family would like to extend a special thank you to the Colonie Police Dept. and Colonie EMS.
Funeral services will be Saturday morning at 8:15 at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave.) then to the Church of St. Clare at 9:00 a.m. where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Calling hours will be Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Memory's Garden, Colonie. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Clare's Church Building Fund, 1947 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12205 in memory of Philip J. Garry, Jr. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.NewcomerFamily.com