Today, 8/6: Honorary Martin McGarry Way Street Dedication & Free Outdoor Concert at Beverly Park

Dear Chicago,



A reminder: the Honorary Martin McGarry Way street dedication is today, August 6th, at 6:00 pm at the intersection of 102nd Street & Hoyne Avenue. All are welcome to come and honor the memory of this wonderful man. Martin McGarry, a South Side legend and native of Belmullet, County Mayo, Ireland, passed away on January 24, 2018, after a long battle with amyloidosis. Martin and Kathy McGarry raised their family in the Beverly community on the 10200 block of S. Hoyne Ave. He will always be remembered as a loving husband and father, and for his distinguished career in boxing as a fighter, coach, and mentor. Martin, a proud member of Pipefitters Local 597, operated McGarry's Boxing Club out of his home in Beverly, where he trained world champions and countless youths who benefited from his encouragement and coaching over the years. He was a former Golden Gloves champion, state champion, and Catholic Youth Organization boxing champion. Martin was a leader in the community, a member of St. Barnabas Catholic Parish, and a friend to thousands on the south side.

Free Concert at Beverly Park This Evening, August 6th

Today, August 6th, the 19th Ward Youth & Community Foundation will host an outdoor concert at Beverly Park (2460 W. 102nd St) at 7:00 pm. The entertainment is Over the Side Band. I hope your family can join us for a summer evening in the park with friends and neighbors. Families are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets, and bug spray. Please see the flyer below.

This concert is generously sponsored by Alderman Matt O'Shea, Senator Bill Cunningham, Representative Mary Gill, Fran Hurley, HMS Host, Beverly Bank, and the Chicago Park District.

Sincerely,

Matthew J. O'Shea

Alderman, 19th Ward

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