James McGrath Obituary

Dear Sue & Family,

Only today did we hear of Jim's passing--from noticing Jim's name in the Mass intentions at OLV, which we saw online. (Despite what others may think, church bulletins do make for fascinating reading...) Anyway, we wanted to be sure to send hugs and prayers your way. You were always one of our favorite families on Leamington, and our kids still talk about going to school at OLV. Our kids and yours were vastly different ages, and yet your neighborliness and family-friendliness will always be a treasured memory from belonging to the same neighborhood and parish. Love to you all as you mourn and miss a dear man. We can only guess that heaven must throw one heck of a St. Paddy's Day celebration...

Sue, we just learned today of Jim's passing last month. Sorry we didn't know. He helped me many times as an underwriter and was a dedicated Sentry employee and friend. We'll keep Jim and your family in our prayers.
Fondly, Mary and Bernie Delaney

The McGrath Family,

I was deeply saddened to learn of Mr.McGraths death and I would like to express to you my sincere sadness and sympathies to you and your family at this difficult time.

I hope it comforts you to know that your grief is shared by all of us who knew your dad. He was a wonderful man and he will be sorely missed.

The Weber High School family

God Speed Mr. McGrath

Mrs. McGrath and family,

My prayers and thoughts are for your entire family. I feel so lucky to have known Mr. McGrath and to have grown up across the street from your wonderful family. So many great childhood and current memories as we continue to stay in touch with everyone when possible. Your family is an incredible family bond to be admired. No one can top all the great block party times either! God bless.

Hey Dad..it's Michael...Krissie myself and the girls just arrived back in St. Louis. All we talked about was the crowd at Cooney's on Sunday night-Dad I know you were looking down on us all Dad and were thinking "all these people for me"?! I don't think you will ever know how many lives you truely touched Dad but it is a true testament to great life you lived and the great Husband, Father, Grand-father and Friend you were to so many.

Dad I could never have been more proud to call you my father especially over the last few years. We all knew you had to have been in pain and discomfort and not once did you show it which made everything so much easier for Mom and us to handle!

Well it's finally time Dad that your at peace and in a better place!

You will be missed every day but never forgotten Dad-rest easy and until we meet again "May God hold you in the palm of his hand"!

Give Mary Pat a big hug and kiss for us all!

Love always
Michael
Krissie
Kasey & Jordan

Mr. McGrath, you and your family are a wonderful part of my memories. I feel extremely lucky to have grown up across the street from such a close and loving family and more than a little blessed to still have you in my life today. I will miss you, Mr. McGrath, but oh, what a legacy you have left, both in those who you raised and in those whose lives you touched. Rest well.

Denise De Fabio ("Dee Dee")

Dear Katie & family,

My thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you find comfort knowing that your dad is at peace. Take care.

It was a warm Fall day and Mr. McGrath was up near the top of a ladder, working on some project at the back of the house. Right there next to him, dangling on a rung of the ladder, was a small radio.

I inquired, "Mr. McGrath, what are you listening to on the radio?"
He replied, "Why, the Notre Dame game, of course!"

The fond memories are countless, as I spent my "single digit" years living across the alley from the McGrath household. Special feelings abound as we reminisce about the wonderful times we spent over at the McGrath's. There was always a friend there and we were welcomed...a direct reflection of Mr. McGrath.

On behalf of my entire family, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you...always.

Auntie Susan and cousins, So wish we could of been there the last few days. There are many memories of Uncle Jim. Will remember is laugh and great smile. His sense of humor and good outlook on life. Always there to lend a helping hand. He is resting in heaven and at peace now. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Dear Susan and family,

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Jim. Our thoughts and prayers will be with your family during this time of loss. Jim was a true gentleman who always very personable and genuine when he spoke. Warmest regards.


John Loftus and family.

Dear Sue and Family,

We are sorry for your loss. Please know our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time.

Larry and Rosemary Michalski & Family

McGrath Family,
My thoughts and prayers to your family.

Katie, Billy, and Family:

I wish to offer my condolences on the loss of your father and father-in-law. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sue - our most sincere condolences on your loss of Jim. We have been keeping up with his health through Pete and Mo and have kept him in our prayers. We have so many fond memories of Jim with Cub Scout Pack 3990 at OLV. Who knows - he may be organizing a softball team in heaven!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family.

Dear Jim, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in these trying times. May you find comfort in the knowledge that your father is at peace, strength to carry on in his absence, and joy as you remember him in your hearts. Rich and Colleen Biszewski

Sue My heart gos out to you and all the gang.This is truly a loss for all of us.Jim and all of you always treated me like family. I miss standing by the fence talking white sox with him. I miss you all!

Thinking of all of you, Mrs. McGrath, Jimmy, Michael, John, Marty, Danny and Katie, praying for all of you and remembering how, even in the most difficult, recent times, he always seemed so serene, so positive, always willing to give a smile to those around him. Indeed, you feel great sadness, but great pride. A wonderful husband, father and grandfather. With much love, Nicole, Pino, Sheila, Francesca and Mary Ellen Ricci

I'm so sorry to hear this news. He will be dearly missed! Mr. McGrath is a man of joy, warmth, love and honor. I will always remember your loving family and the years of pleasure I had babysitting for you all. I feel so lucky to have known him. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this difficult period, but remember what a joy he was to have passed through our lives! Much love!

Sue, my heart goes out to you and all the kids: Jimmy, Michael, Danny, Johnny, Marty and Katie, in this time of great loss. And not just for the family, but for those of us who knew and loved Jim. He will be sadly missed. His patience, his smile, his compassion and his faith, and his love of family stand out in my memory. Such GOOD memories. He will be fondly remembered by me and my children. Our prayers will be with you all. Love, Judi Kulanda/Nolan and family

Always a toothpick, always a smile, always a warm feeling in our hearts to visit with him. He is a man of integrity, honor and love. Family? I lost count at 50. We love everyone of them. The world needs more.

Well done my good and faithful servant
Love

The Billings Family

Dear McGrath's,
I remember Red Dog & Mrs. McGrath picking us girls up in Winona and coming home for breaks. We would always stop for a nice breakfast. Your family is wonderful, and Red Dog will be missed.
Love to you all,
Beth Boyle

What we remember the most of Mr. McGrath is his warm smile! Truly a geniune gentleman! We have been blessed to have known him. Our thoughts and prayers to the entire McGrath family during this time of grief and sadness.

We are so sorry for your loss and sad that we cannot be there in person to deliver our condolences and celebrate his wonderful life with you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

My greatest sympathies go to one of the nicest families I have ever know - Mrs. McGrath, Jimmy, Michael, Johnny, Danny, Marty and Katie. I know I can speak for the rest of my family in saying how tremendously sorry we are for your loss.
Mr. McGrath was nothing but kind, soft spoken and always there for anyone who needed him. I have never forgotten your loving family and send my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Godspeed to Mr. McGrath.

Jim was a wonderful person who always made us feel welcome and could always make us smile. We are better people for having known him and he will always live on through his wonderful family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Bill and Sandy Brant

I will always remember Mr. McGrath being Katie's number 1 fan at the Res basketball games. Thoughts and Prayers to the McGrath family.

I will always remember Mr. McGrath being Katie's number 1 fan at the Res basketball games. Thoughts and prayers to the McGrath family.

A great guy who could light up a room . His wonderful family is a testament to how good a person he was. He will be missed , but the wonderful memories of him will stay with us all. God bless you Jim.

Sue, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today. Just think of all the wonderful things that happened in the last 45 years and not the bad things. Thinking of you, Pat (Cullen) Campbell