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Thomas McGrath Obituary
McGrath, Thomas R. loving husband of Eileen (nee Schwaller), loving and devoted father of Thomas (Laurel), Philip, Paul (Laurie), Joseph (Corinne), John, Patrick (Ann), and the late Therese Ann, dearest grandfather of Thomas, Megan, Paul, Nicholas, Patrick, Elizabeth, Melissa and Ian, dear brother of the late Michael (the late Kay) and Mary Therese (the late Robert) Beardsley, fond cousin of the late Robert (Lucille) Brennan, kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Saturday 10:30 a.m. from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, (Heinen and Loschetter Director) 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park to St. Elizabeth Seton Church, Mass 11:15 a.m. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery. Retired Supervisor of Chicago Streets and Sanitation, Snow Command. Graduate of Mt. Carmel High School, Class of 1947, longtime member of Mt. Carmel Father's Club. Member of St. Elizabeth Seton Seniors and VFW Post #2791, member of the Third Order of Mt. Carmel. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Courage Program, c/o St. Germaine Parish, 9711 South Kolin, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, would be appreciated. www.sheehyfh.com, 708-857-7878. 
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas McGrath
December 14, 2009
Dear McGrath Family,
I am sorry for your loss. I know my parents will miss him dearly. I will keep you in my prayers. Sincerely, Maureen Joy
December 12, 2009
Dear McGrath family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Denis and Kathy Hanley
Maryanne O'Reilly
December 11, 2009
Dear Paul McGrath and family,
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad (Tom). Something told me to check the Irish Sport page (obits) and I'm noticed your dad's name.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
December 11, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire McGrath Family.
Jim and Linda Curley (Kate, Meagan and Patrick)
betty raymond
December 10, 2009
Dear Eileen & family,
So very sorry to hear about Tom, He fought the good fight but now is with his Savior and at rest. I pray you find peace in the comfort of warm memories.
Sincerly, betty raymond (lcmh alum.)
betty raymond
December 10, 2009
Dear Eileen & family,
So very sorry to hear about Tom, He fought the good fight but now is with his Savior and at rest. I pray you find peace in the comfort of warm memories.
Sincerly, betty raymond (lcmh alum.)
December 10, 2009
Dear Eileen & family,
So very sorry to hear about Tom, He fought the good fight but now is with his Savior and at rest. I pray you find peace in the comfort of warm memories.
Sincerly, betty raymond (lcmh alum.)
Anne Marie Clancy
December 10, 2009
Very sorry to hear of your loss, Pat (and the rest of the McGrath family). May God's angels carried him softly straight through the gates of heaven. Take care, Anne Marie Clancy
December 10, 2009
Dear Eileen & family, I don't know if we will be able to make the services, but our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Marietta and Bob Dixon
Donna Breault
December 10, 2009
We will continue to keep you all in our prayers. Uncle Tom was always so strong and such a fighter right up to the end. For as sick as he's always been, he always had a great attitude. He was an insipration and I will miss him greatly.
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