Monday this week saw the funeral of Emmett McGarry R.I.P. His passing on Friday 9th November came at home surrounded by his loving family after a brave battle with cancer. The large crowd in attendance at St Joseph’s Chapel Hill served testament to Emmett’s popularity in the Parish of Glenavy and Killead and much further afield. He was widely known around the County as a one off character who always had a warm greeting as well as some lighthearted banter for all those he came into contact with. Emmett played with distinction for his beloved St James Aldergrove during the 1960’s & 1970’s and will be remembered as a formidable opponent by those who played against him. When his playing days were finished he served the Club in various administrative roles including Treasurer. Despite failing health in recent years, Emmett was often seen at pitches around the County supporting Naomh Seamas and also St Joseph’s Glenavy and Loch Mór Dál gCais where his beloved grandchildren filled his heart with pride as they displayed their skills.
Emmett will always be remembered as an Aldergrove legend and friend to many but more importantly as a loving husband to his late wife Rosaleen, a proud father to his sons Anthony, Eamon, John and Declan and a doting grandfather to his many grandchildren.
Go mbeannaí Dia thú.