John J. McGarry, 59, of Philadelphia, a real-estate professional known throughout the city for his can-do spirit, his passion for helping others, and his longtime volunteer work as a basketball coach, died Sunday of heart failure.
Mr. McGarry, who lived in Center City, was the director of real estate brokerage at the University of Pennsylvania, where he was instrumental in revitalizing West Philadelphia. For more than 20 years, he also was a coach and mentor in the Sonny Hill League, helping youths from some of the city's most battered neighborhoods.
John J. McGarry
