Gail M. McGinty (nee Goodwin), on August 3, 2021, of Washington Twp. Age 71. Beloved wife of 49 years to Michael J. McGinty, Jr. Devoted mother of Patricia A. Tsoukalis (Costa), Margaret F. Butkus (Bryan), Anna M. Schlesier (Joseph), Mary C. Bucci (Dave), and the late Michael J. McGinty. Loving mom mom to Bryan, Michael, Billy, Katie, Lizzie, Bobby, Nico, Brendan, Kathleen, Margaret and Ali. Dear sister of John (Maryellen), Thomas (Robin), Edward (Cyanne), and James (Christine). Cherished sister-in-law of Kathleen (the late Bob Sahasaylo), Linda Evans (David), and the late Gail Hawley. Loving daughter of the late John and Frances Goodwin.

Born in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, Gail spent her childhood in many states due to her father being an officer in the US Army. After moving to New Jersey, from Miami, she attended Holy Spirit High School in Absecon, NJ. There, she met the love of her life, Michael. She then attended Glassboro State College, graduating with a degree in education.

Gail and Michael were married shortly thereafter and eventually settled in Washington Township, NJ for the next 44 years. It was here that they raised their five children. Gail then returned to her profession as an elementary school teacher. For the next 20 years, she taught at St. Jude’s, Birches, and Hurffville schools until her retirement in 2013.

Gail’s greatest love was being “Mom Mom” for her 11 grandchildren. She loved each and every one of them fiercely for their individual talents and was always their biggest fan. Gail never missed a chance to watch them show off their skills at recitals, talent shows, concerts, award ceremonies and sports events. She spoiled her grandchildren every chance she got. Her love of giving made for exciting Christmas mornings which were always held in her living room. Naturally, the room was filled, wall to wall, with presents.

Gail loved everything Disney. Her love for Walt Disney World began with their honeymoon to Disney’s Magic Kingdom in August of 1972. Thereafter, she brought her children to Disney World for the majority of their family vacations. This tradition continued with the next generation when she went on many trips with her grandchildren (aka Mom Mom’s Mouseketeers).

Gail was passionate about reading. She would always send books to her grandchildren and even volunteered as a mystery reader in several of their classes.

With a passion for bargain shopping, she would often use her skills to help others in need. Gail loved donating items to various organizations such as the Lourdes Pediatric Unit and a clinic at Underwood Hospital. Her primary focus was providing clothing for babies and children in need. She often purchased coats, clothes, and shoes for needy students in Washington Township elementary schools. Additionally, she would provide food items to the Township Pantry, as well as participating in the Giving Tree campaigns around the holidays.

One of her latest charitable causes was the Living Kidney Donor Institute at St. Barnabas Hospital in Livingston, NJ. It was there, 6 years ago, that Gail received her live kidney donor transplant through a reciprocal donation from her daughter, Anna. She told anyone in need of a kidney about the Paired Kidney Exchange Program. This transplant gave Gail her life back which allowed her to spend more quality time with her loving family.

Gail’s final services will be officiated by her and Michael’s longtime friend and high school classmate, Fr. Ted Heintzelman.

Family and friends are invited to attend her viewing Wednesday 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Egizi Funeral Home, 119 Ganttown Road, Washington Twp. and Thursday 10:30 – 11:30 am at the Church of the Holy Family, 226 Hurffville Road, Washington Twp. Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 am at the Church of the Holy Family, Washington Twp. Interment St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Chews Landing.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to one of her favorite causes: St. Barnabas Living Donor Institute:

https://bit.ly/gailmcginty  Please designate the Living Donor Institute, in honor of Gail McGinty.

“A Life Well Lived Is Worth Remembering”