Donald McGarity, 79, of Tamworth, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Don was born on Jan 19, 1938, to Anna (O'Donahue) and John McGarity of The Bronx,  N.Y.  
When Don was  4 , his father died at the age of 43. Raised by his mother and grandmother, he attended both Catholic and public schools.  As a teenager, he spent time at a riding academy and traveled the East Coast riding horses and Brahma bulls competitively.  At 17, he entered the Navy, where he proudly completed his service commitment.

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