Dennis E. Garrity, 75, of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018 in Fayetteville. He was born April 16, 1943 in Camden, New Jersey.
He retired from Walmart Neighborhood Market.
Dennis is survived by his wife, Theresa M. Garrity, to whom he was married 54 years; his children, Judy Marshall, Patricia Garrity and Dennis E. Garrity, Jr; grandchildren, Theresa Wille, Alyssa Marshall, Albert Wille, Jr. and Austin and Dalton Garrity; great-grandchildren, Kalyse and Kalyiah Hampton; and his siblings, Susan Teague, Stanley Guzy and Judy Guzy, all residing in New Jersey.
A Celebration of Life will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, August 13, 2018 at Beard’s Chapel.
Theresa. It was with great sadness that I read of Dennis’ passing this morning. As chance would have it, I passed him about a month ago as I was entering FDC for lab work and he was on his way out, using a walker and on oxygen. Our passing was very brief as I was hurrying to the lab desk to sign up before all the others behind me. For some reason he happened to look up, and even though we had not crossed path in a long time, maybe years, he immediately said, “Hi, Philip.” “Oh. Hi, Dennis.” I was not happy to see the condition he was in but was struck by what seemed his clarity of mind as he so easily recognized me and called out my name. It also reminded me of the many times I would run into him at WalMart as he was stocking and I would stop and chat with him for a bit.
Carol and I pass along our deepest condolences to you and your family and wish you the very best.
Dear Terry:
On behalf of the Honors College at the University of Arkansas, I write to give our collective condolences on the loss of your Dennis. You are your family are in our thoughts here in Gearhart Hall on the U of A campus. At some point in the future, we do hope you will come by and visit.
Very sorry for your loss, Terry.
As a vendor, I knew Dennis from the NBH Mkt job he had. I always enjoyed visiting with him. Good guy.
Terry, I am out of town but just heard about Dennis. I am so sorry to hear the news. I just told my son and daughter-in-law that of all the assistants I ever work with, you were the one I felt the closest to. I hope you are doing OK. As I found out when I lost my wife, it will get better in time.
So very sorry for you and your family. May he rest in peace.
I’m so very sorry for the loss of your husband, awesome father, and even better grandpa and great grandpa. If I can do anything to help please let me know. My thought and prayers are with you all. Love you all the Cryder’s
Judy I am So sorry about the loss of your dad. Keeping you and your family in my prayers. Cherish all the memories you have with him. Will be thinking of you. Sending hugs your way.
Sorry to hear of the lose of your husband you are in our thoughts and prayers!
Terry, I was so sorry to hear about Dennis. Fifty-four years is an amazing amount of time to have together, and I know it must be a very difficult time. Condolences to you and to your wonderful family.
Terry, just wanted you to know that our hearts and thoughts are with you and your family today. With deepest sympathy, Kendall and Chaim
Terry, I saw in the paper about your husband. I am sorry. Mike died a year and a half ago. It is still hard sometimes. I hope you are well. You will be in my thoughts.