Deborah (Kapetanakis) Garrity, age 66, of Medford passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 4th. Born in New York City, she was raised and educated in Somerville, the daughter of the late John and Vera (Alexakis) Kapetanakis. Deborah moved to Medford 45 years ago. She adored her family, and doted on her grandchildren. Deborah was a huge animal lover, and when not taking walks in the woods with her cherished dog Laci, she enjoyed reading and listening to music.
Deborah was the beloved wife of the late John E. “Bia” Garrity, and the devoted mother of Jillian V. Washuta and her husband Ben, Christopher M. Garrity and his wife Leigha, and the late John T. “Jay” Garrity. She was the loving grandmother of Katherine, George and Jack, and dear sister of Irene Fotino and her husband Bob, and Stella "Bunny" Wilson and her wife Sharon Ormand. Deborah was the loving sister-in-law of Noreen Manzo and her husband Michael, and the cherished aunt of Evan Collins, Jeff Wilson and Scott Wilson. She is survived by many dear friends and neighbors.
A memorial service will be held in the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford on Wednesday, June 12th at noon. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and may visit with Deborah’s family from 10 am through 12 pm. Services will conclude with interment at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.