Bernard D. McGarry

McGarry, Bernard D. of Weymouth, formerly of Roxbury and Jamaica Plain, died June 6, 2025 at the age of 101. 

Bernie retired in 1981 from the Boston Police Department after a 33 year career. He was a member of the Boston Police Patrolman's Association. After retirement, he went on to work security at South Shore Hospital and as a limousine driver at McDonald Keohane Funeral Home for 30 years. He was a long time member of Boston YMCA, where he enjoyed playing handball and racquetball. He also loved to sing and dance. 

He was the husband of the late Frances T. (O'Reilly) McGarry. Loving father of the late Maureen Genack and her late husband Charles Genack; Jean Young of Raynham; Geraldine McGarry of Weymouth; the late Daniel McGarry and his late wife Bonnie McGarry; and Marion McGarry of Weymouth. Brother of the late John J. McGarry and his late wife Catherine McGarry. Also lovingly survived by 9 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren (plus one on the way), 5 great great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Bernie was also survived by his canine companion, Cubbie, who gave him great comfort in his recent years. 

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Friday 6/13/2025 from 4-7 PM in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home SOUTH WEYMOUTH at 809 Main Street (Rte 18 opp. So. Shore Hospital). A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9 AM on Saturday 6/14/2025 prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Albert the Great Church, Weymouth at 10 AM. Burial in Village Cemetery, Weymouth. 

Donations in memory of Bernie may be made to charity of your choice. 

See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences.