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Joan K. (Carey) McGinty passed away peacefully to the sweet sound of “Danny Boy” in Monroe, North Carolina on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the age of 84. Born in Chicago, Joan was daughter to the late William T. and Grace McFadden Carey. The family settled in Pittsburgh in 1944. Joan was sister to the late William T. Carey, Jr, and the late Patricia A. Carey. Joan was raised in Mt. Lebanon, PA. and attended St. Francis Academy in Castle Shannon, and then college at Immaculata in Washington D.C. Joan was wife to the late John F. McGinty (Jack). The two were married in Pittsburgh in 1959 and settled in the Glenshaw area where they raised four sons. Joan is survived by, John F. McGinty, Jr., James Michael, William Raymond, and Patrick Kevin. Joan was a doting and devoted mother to her four sons. Joan’s humor, outlook on life, love of a nice glass of wine, and love and support of her family will be greatly missed by all. Joan and Jack were avid golfers and played any chance they could so long as the Pittsburgh weather cooperated. Joan loved all holidays and family gatherings, but perhaps there is one that sticks out as a favorite. New Year’s Eve was a special one given this feisty Irishman’s love of her heritage, and of a lively and loud party. The couple loved travel and visiting their six grandsons, Brian, Johnny, Ryan, Connor, Brendan, and Sean. Joan’s boys and grandsons were the pride of her life, she loved each deeply, and, was always amused at the seemingly endless number of stories about their adventures in swimming, football, track, band, and baseball. While Joan never had daughters, she always considered her daughters-in-law her own, and said so often of Chris, Karen, Joni, and Dianne. Joan’s lively personality and boisterous laugh will be missed more than words can say. We, her family and friends, are grateful for the time spent, lessons learned, wine drank, putts sank, and love shared. Join Dad on those green fairways in good weather, and may you rest in peace Mom. We love you. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, January 26th, 2021 at 1:00 PM at St. Matthew Catholic Church followed by entombment in Weddington, NC.

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Joan K. (Carey) McGinty

September 19, 1936 - January 19, 2021

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Joan K. (Carey) McGinty

September 19, 1936 - January 19, 2021

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