James P. McGinty of Elizabeth City, January 25

By Submitted Story on January 27, 2023

James Patrick McGinty, age 93, of Elizabeth City, NC died on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Brookdale Assisted Living.  Born in the Bronx, NY on October 2, 1929 to the late James McGinty and Theresa Curtis McGinty, he was the widower of Arlene Selteneck McGinty.  He served his country honorably in the U. S. Army during the Korean War.  After active duty service, he worked as an accounting manager for New York Telephone.  Mr. McGinty was a life member of the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department.  He retired to NC in 1985.

He is survived by three daughters, Carol Styrcula and husband Paul, Betty McGinty, and Dorothy McGinty; a son, James McGinty and wife Denise; a sister, Peggy Brannigan; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.  He was predeceased by a sister, Eileen Fitzgerald, and a brother, John McGinty.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church on Friday, February 3, 2023, at 12:15 p.m., with Father Nick Cottrill officiating. Memorial donations may be made in his name to Albemarle Homecare and Hospice, 1507 N. Road Street, Suite 2, Elizabeth City, NC  27909.

Twiford Funeral Homes, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 is serving the McGinty family.  Condolences and memories may be shared at www.TwifordFH.com.

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