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Peter J. Mcgarvey

October 31, 1945 — February 19, 2020

Peter passed away on Wed., February 19, 2020 at the age of 74, of Blackwood, NJ, formerly of Philadelphia, PA.

Beloved husband of the late Sharon (nee Berns). Loving father of Jenny McGarvey of Haddon Twp., NJ, Peter McGarvey of Blackwood, NJ and Katie Bucchi (Anthony) of Haddon Twp., NJ. Dear brother of John McGarvey (Annamarie). Proud Pop Pop of Abigail Walton. Also survived by one nephew.

Peter was a Pressman for over 30 years at National Publishing Company in Philadelphia, and a proud union member of GCC-IBT Local 4-C since 1976.  He was a daily devoted reader of all the newspapers.  Peter was a true family man, proud of his children & granddaughter, and loved spending time at the Jersey Shore.  He was an extremely generous man, who loved animals and was always the life of any party.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his visitation Wednesday, February 26 th from 6 to 7 PM at JACKSON FUNERAL HOME, 308 Haddon Avenue, Haddon Township, NJ, followed by his memorial service at 7 PM.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in Peter’s memory may be made to Homeward Bound Animal Pet Center, 125 County House Rd., Blackwood, NJ 08012.

Arrangements by Jackson Funeral Home, Haddon Township, NJ www.jacksonfh.net

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