Background
II, John Thomas Garry was born on December 12, 1923 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of Joseph A. II and Jean Theresa (Cramond) G.
II, John Thomas Garry was born on December 12, 1923 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of Joseph A. II and Jean Theresa (Cramond) G.
Student, Cornell Univercity, 1942-1943;Bachelor, St. Bernadine of Siena College, 1949;Bachelor of Laws, Juris Doctor, Union U., 1952.
Assistant Corporate Counsel, City of Albany, 1953-1955;assistant district attorney, City of Albany, 1955-1958;district attorney, City of Albany, 1958-1968;senior partner, Garry & Cahill, Albany, since 1968.
Executive chairman Democratic Center Committee, Albany, Albany Big Brothers/Big Sisters American,1971. Trustee Siena College, Loudonville, New York, 1987-1997. Member Empire State Art Commission, 1990-1995, New York State Plz.
Art Commission Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943. Member American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association (character committee admission), Albany County Bar Association, American Judicature Society, International Narcotic Enforcement Officers assosiation, New York State District Attorneys Association (Vice-President 1967), St. Bernadine of Siena College Alumni Association (president 1964, trustee 1989-1997), American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, KC (Grand Knight 1956).
Married Mary Regina Hoffman(deceased). Children: John, Michael, Regina, Maureen, Suzanne, Patricia;m. Claire Bogne Guy, 1989.