Patrick T. Garrity, a longtime realtor and organizer of the Ballyshaner’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Old Town, died on Tuesday, Sept. 23.
Garrity was a longtime volunteer at the parade, a dedicated Ballyshaner (meaning “Old Towner” in Gaelic), and a multi-million-dollar award-winning realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty. He was 63 years old, and no cause of death was announced.
“It is with heavy hearts that we bid farewell to our dear friend and dedicated Ballyshaner, Pat Garrity,” the Ballyshaners posted on Facebook. “Pat was an active, valued member of the Alexandria community. When not working as a realtor for Coldwell Banker, Pat was busy supporting the Ballyshaners, the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH), the Eagles, and his alma mater, Bishop Ireton High School.”
The Ballyshaners wrote that Garrity was always the first person on King Street on parade day and was instrumental in the organization’s success at a number of annual events.
“We will truly miss seeing Pat lead the parade down King Street with his cheerful smile and sparkle in his eye,” the group wrote. “May the Irish hills caress you. May her lakes and rivers bless you. May the luck of the Irish enfold you. Saint Patrick, behold you.”
Funeral arrangements have not been released.
