John Paul Garrah Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Paul Garrah in Columbia, Maryland, born in Albany, New York, who passed away on February 25, 2026, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though John Paul may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Patrick Garrah and Celina Garrah (Gagne); his brother Thomas Garrah; and his wife Rita Garrah (Gallondorm). He is survived by: his sister-in-law Shirley Garrah; and his nieces and nephews, Paul, Michael, Mark Garrah, Maureen Parreco and Erin Mallari. He is also survived by spouses and children/grandchildren.