James M. “Munch” McGarrell of Bellingham, formerly of West Roxbury, and Roslindale passed away on March 19, 2026. Beloved son of the late James G. and Mary T. (O’Rourke) McGarrell. Devoted father of Maryanne O’Neill and her husband John “Jack” of Bellingham. Dear brother of Mary O’Brien and her husband Mark of North Attleboro, Michelle Doherty and her husband Peter of PA, Ann Driscoll and her late husband Robert of RI, and the late Stephen McGarrell. Loving grandfather of Jack, Jason, and Chloe O’Neill. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
James was a member of the Boston Elks Lodge #10 in West Roxbury and the Dedham Moose Lodge. He was also an avid cribbage player and often played in local tournaments.
Visiting Hours in the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., West Roxbury, on Tuesday, March 24th from 4:00 to 7:00pm.
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, March 25th at 12:00pm in the Funeral Home. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of James may be made to the Fisher House Boston, PO Box 230, South Walpole, MA 02071 or https://fisherhouseboston.org/