In Memory of
Joseph Patrick Scarry
January 2, 2020
Obituary
Joseph Patrick Scarry, age 83, a longtime
resident of Fair Lawn, NJ passed away on Thursday,
January 2, 2020.
Born in Mitchelstown, County Cork, Ireland, he
immigrated to the U.S at the age of 14. A faithful
parishioner of St. Anne Church in Fair Lawn, he was an
altar server for many years. Joe enjoyed skiing, bike
riding, spending time with family and was a loyal NY
Giants fan. Proud of his Irish heritage, he will be
remembered for his lively storytelling.
Prior to retiring in 1995, he was a purchasing agent
with the Port Authority of NY & NJ for 42 years.
Dear son of the late Francis and Margaret (Murphy)
Scarry. Beloved husband of the late Mary (Galligan)
Scarry. Loving and devoted father of Kathleen O'Malley
and husband Jason, Joseph P. Scarry, Jr. and wife
Luzmila, Robert Scarry and wife Susan, the late Kerry
Ann Sauner and surviving husband Douglas and the late
Pauline Mary Scarry. Cherished grandfather of Caitlin,
Meghan, Douglas, Marissa, Ryan, Joseph, Sean, Nora and
James. Adored great-grandfather of Stella Mary. Dear
brother of Frank Scarry, Paddy Scarry, Kathleen
Lloyd-James, Margaret Hanley, Maryanne Meade, Nora
McCarthy and the late John Scarry. Dear companion of
Mary Brennan.
The family will receive relatives and friends Sunday,
January 5, 2020, 2-6 pm at Vander Plaat-Caggiano Funeral
Home, 13-31 Saddle River Road, Fair Lawn, NJ. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, January 6,
2020, 9:30 am at St. Anne Church, 15-05 St. Anne Street,
Fair Lawn, NJ. Interment to follow at George Washington
Memorial Park in Paramus.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Joseph to St.
James Inn, P.O. Box 64494, Los Angeles, CA 90064,
www.stjamesinn.org
would be appreciated.
Vander Plaat-Caggiano Funeral Home
13-31 Saddle River Rd. Fair Lawn, NJ. 07410
201-797-3500
