Robert W. Garry

Robert W. Garry Jr., 66, of Huckleberry Lane, beloved husband of Nancy (Turner) Garry, passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, June 3, 2009. He was born November 6, 1942 in New Britain, a son of the late Marjorie (Fish) Garry and Robert W. Garry. In addition to his wife he leaves two daughters, Alexandra and Jacqueline Emma, both of Southington; three sons, Robert Garry and wife Jill of Bristol, Michael Garry and wife Angela of Southington, and John Garry of California; a sister, Laurel Tomassetti and husband Fred of Southington; three brothers, Randall Garry and wife Sheila of Eastham, MA; David Garry and fiancee Meg Carmichael of Plainville and James Garry and wife Terry of Sherman, TX; four grandchildren, Aidan, Morgan, Matthew, and Tyler; his mother-in-law Alice Turner of Southington and many cherished relatives and friends too numerous to list. He was predeceased by his brother Thomas Garry.

Bob touched the lives of many young people throughout his 34 year teaching career. He began teaching in 1966 at Kennedy Junior High School where he taught math for 17 years. He then taught math at Southington High School for 18 years while also being class advisor and boys tennis coach, retiring in 2001. During retirement he combined his love for tennis with his love for his daughters and coached the girls high school tennis team for six years.

Following his retirement, Bob turned his love of masonry into a second career and founded G & T Masonry. His many masonry skills were inspired by his loving Uncle Allie.

Bob will always be remembered for living his motto, "It's nice to be nice."

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 8, 2009 at 9:15 a.m. from DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 North Main Street, Southington to Mary Our Queen Church, 248 Savage Street, Plantsville for a mass of Christian burial at 10:00. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be on Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mr. Garry Scholarship Fund, TD Banknorth, 900 Queen Street, Southington CT 06489, Attn: Amanda Callahan.