Emily T. (DiFilippo) McGarry passed away on May 7, 2008. She was 89 years old.
Born and raised in Malden, Emily attended Malden Schools and had worked as a baker. She was a resident of Little Sisters of the Poor in Somerville for the past 6 years.
Emily was the devoted wife of the late Joseph B. McGarry. She was the beloved mother of Joseph McGarry and his wife Shelba of Billerica and the loving sister of Eleanor D'Amico, Robert DiFilippo and the late Reynold and Joseph DiFilippo, Marilyn Mattuchio and Rose DiCesare. Emily was the cherished grandmother of Michelle MacKay and her husband Dr. David MacKay and Scott McGarry and his wife Samantha and the great-grandmother of Aleah and Tyler MacKay and Shaina, Skylar and Scottie Joe McGarry. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass in the chapel at Jeanne Jugan Residence, Little Sisters of the Poor, 186 Highland Avenue, Somerville on Saturday, May 10th at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. prior to the Mass. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Emily's memory may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 186 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143.