Anthony ‘Tony’ Garro of Sag Harbor and Greenport Dies February 19

Anthony “Tony” Garro of Sag Harbor and Greenport died on February 19. He was 85.

Garro was a history teacher and librarian at the Massapequa School District for 32 years.

He loved hiking, biking, and traveling, including taking river cruises, with his beloved wife of 61 years, Joan.

After retiring in 1996, he and his wife moved to Sag Harbor. He became enamored with the community, its history, and environs. He provided historical tours for the Sag Harbor Historical Society, the John Jermain Memorial Library, and the Old Whalers’ Church. He was also a docent for the Beebe Windmill in Bridgehampton and provided tours for the Southampton Trails Preservation Society and the Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt.

After an adventurous trip with several members of the Trails Preservation Society to Dartmoor National Park in England, he initiated a hamlet to hamlet trail system through Sag Harbor, Southampton, and Bridgehampton. This involved trailblazing and establishing footpaths in many areas that had previously been unwalkable.

He delighted in spending time with family and friends, according to his family — cooking, sharing recipes, and telling stories about his youth in Oceanside and Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

He is survived by his wife Joan; daughters Juliana and Adrienne; son-in-law Christopher; grandson Matthew; granddaughter Iona; and sister Carol.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Sag Harbor Historical Society (sagharborhistorical.org), Southampton Trails Preservation Society (southamptontrails.org) or the Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt (longpondgreenbelt.org) would be appreciated by the family.