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John McGrath Obituary

McGrath, John Beloved husband of Mary (nee McNamee); Devoted father of Margaret (James Radermacher) McGrath, Mary "Maura" (Michael) Massari; Proud grandfather of Sean Cassidy, Deirdre Cassidy, Erin Radermacher, Curtis and Michael Massari; Dear uncle of many. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge, Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m. Funeral, Monday 9:15 a.m. to St. John Brebeuf Church. Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Proud president of The Shamrock American Club, past Board Member and volunteer, from the very beginning, of The Irish American Heritage Center. 38 year member and usher at St. John Brebeuf Church. Native of Dublin, Ireland. For info (847) 685-1002 (www.cooneyfuneralhome.com).

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 16, 2012.

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Kevin Lavin

September 19, 2012

Sincere sympathy to all.
I have many great memories of my dear friend. I know we will
meet again.
Prayers .for all.

New Year's Eve 1965

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Kathleen & Mike McEvilly

September 16, 2012

Dear Mary, Maura, Margaret & families, Mike & I are so sad to learn of John's passing. He was a dear friend & neighbor in Niles for 27 years. We have wonderful memories of New Year's Eve parties, socials at Shamrock American Club & IAH center. You all are in our prayers. May he R.I.P.

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