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James L. “Seamus” Garrahy |
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This to let all hands know that Jim “Seamus” Garrahy died on Monday,
January 09, 2012, at his home. He will be greatly missed. I thank all of
you for your prayers over the last year.
Linda Bell
Monahan Funeral Home
James L. “Seamus” Garrahy, 70, 30 Plank Road, Gettysburg, PA died Monday,
January 9, 2012 at his home.
He was born June 29, 1941 in Chicago, IL the son of the late John R. and
Marie Lydon Garrahy. He is survived by his wife Linda Bell.
Jim was a veteran of the US Marine Corps and remained active in Marine
affairs for the rest of his life. Through the years he has hosted
thousands of active and retired veterans at his home in what had become
known as “Steaks and Beers”. Seamus has also for the last five years
hosted the finish line and post race event for the “Face of America –
Wounded Warriors Bike Ride”.
Jim owned and operated “Jim Garrahy’s Fudge Kitchen”. What started as a
single store on Baltimore Street grew over the years into 78 different
locations in the United States, England and Scotland. Headquartered in
Gettysburg the company was sold in 2009.
Seamus lived a full life filled with adventures, friendships and fun. For
a year he served as a crew mate aboard the HMS Bounty tall ship sailing the
Atlantic. He founded a singing group known as the “Sault Antlers Men’s
Choir” singing Irish drinking songs. They recorded an album and later were
a fixture in the area every St. Patrick’s Day.
In addition to his wife he is survived by two step-children; Jessica
Sparaco and her husband Gerard of Arizona, Joshua Rutan of Ohio, two step
grandchildren; Haley Rutan, Avery Rutan, a sister, Nancy Crawford of
Chicago, IL, a brother, John R. “Jack” Garrahy, Jr. of Chicago, IL and a
number of nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service and celebration of Seamus life will be held at a later
date. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Injured Marine
Semper Fi Fund, 825 College Blvd, Suite 102, Oceanside, CA 92057 or the
Adams County SPCA, 11 Goldenville Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Online
obituary and condolences available at monahanfuneralhom.com. The Monahan
Funeral Home in Gettysburg are in charge of the arrangements.
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