Maurice (Buddy) Garraty III, died on January 8, 2022 following a brief illness at the age of 67 years old in Naples, Florida. Buddy was a resident of Goodland, Florida and previously Marco Island, Florida for 35 years and was a career Realtor serving the Southwest Florida community. Prior to that, Buddy served in the Merchant Marine Services on ships traveling and working around the world, most notably for Zapata Marine for 10 years. Buddy is survived by his ex-wife, Dawn Elaine Godsil, his mother Patricia Briggs Garraty and his father Maurice Francis Garraty II (deceased), his sister Jeanne Garraty Cardwell, her husband Anthony Cardwell, her daughters Maurica Hurley and Kevin Hurley, brother Kevin Garraty (deceased) and brother Robert Garraty and his wife Georgann (Gigi Hanlon) Garraty and their sons Ryan and Colin.
A mass will be held at San Marco Catholic Church, 851 San Marco Road, Marco Island, on Friday, January 28, 2022 at 11:00 AM. A reception will immediately follow at 30 Anchor Court, Marco Island. All friends and family of Buddy Garraty are welcome to attend.