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Born in Philadelphia to Gary Merrigan I and the late Ingrid Pelc, Gary left school early to pursue a career in the workforce, loved ones wrote. He was employed at Saint Mary's Cemetery and at commercial printer Smith-Edwards-Dunlap before taking a role at manufacturing firm Broderick Industries, where he worked for the rest of his life, his obit says.
Family members wrote that Gary was married to his wife Teresa (nee McFadden) for 29 years, and that the pair raised eight children together — Jessica, Gary III, Alana, Eddie, Alex, Kile, Hunter, and Maggie.
He also leaves behind five grandchildren and a loving extended family of nieces, nephews, siblings, in-laws, and friends, according to his obituary.
Loved ones said Gary took care to teach his many children, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren the value of hard work, as well as important practical skills like auto repair and construction. He will be remembered for his willingness to help others, his deep care for family and friends, and his fun-loving spirit, his obit says.
A memorial will be held in Newtown on Tuesday, Jan. 17.
Click here to read Gary Merrigan's full obituary from LifeCelebration.com.
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