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William McGrath Obituary


McGrath, William R. retired CPD 28 years of service, beloved husband of Mary Jane nee O'Connor, loving father of William R. McGrath, Jr., Mary Susan (Kenneth) Wojcik, Michael (Donna), Kathleen (Thomas) Platt, Daniel, James (Yvonne) and the late Julie; dearest grandfather of Eric and Kevin Wojcik, Katie, Leni and Tina McGrath, Jenna, Michael and Jaclyn McGrath, Gregory, Timothy and John Platt, Ian and Ronan McGrath, and Nicole and Samantha McGrath; loving brother of Mary Ellen (Kenneth) Lancaster and Patricia (John) Kelley. Funeral Thursday 9:30 am from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave. to St. Tarcissus Church for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Private. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. www.smithcorcoran.com or 773-736-3833

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 5, 2007.

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I really love my dear grandpa

Nicole McGrath

October 29, 2007

I miss you very much Grandpa. I wish you would know that. Grandma, right now this is really the hardests time in our lives and it is going to be really hard for the whole family but we just have to remember the good times and let that lead us through it. I really miss you and love you Grandpa but now your in a better place.

John Deasey

September 6, 2007

Dear Mary Jane ,my wife Pat and I extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of Bill. I met Bill at freshman football practice in our freshman year at St. Ignatius H.S. He was raised in St.Thomas Aquinas parish and I was raised in St. Mels parish. We became good friends during our high school years and sort of went our separate ways in ensuing years. I had a couple of neighborhood friends who became Chicago policemen and I would frequently hear through them how Bill was doing. I will always remember his quick Irish smile,his rugged ways as a football player and a guy with whom you always felt comfortable. Pat & I will remember him in our prayers. May God hold him in the palm of his hands. Sincerely, John & Pat Deasey

Mike (Ret. CPD) & Vicki Hilden

September 5, 2007

Our condolencs to the McGrath family on the loss of whom we called "Willie". Mike worked in "20" and we remember him from Reggies too. He always had a smile and made you laugh. A kind man and a policemans policeman. He will be remembered fondly by many

Katie Noga

September 5, 2007

With deepest sympathy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Terry Ryan

September 5, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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