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Robert McGrath Obituary

McGRATH, Robert J. Of Milton, Sept. 27. Beloved husband of Irene (Falzone). Devoted father of Anne Ingoldsby of Medfield, Christina Wiskow of Mansfield & Robert A. McGrath of Franklin. Brother of Helen Pruell of Walpole, Richard of Centerville & John McGrath of Norwood. Also survived by 6 loving grandchildren. Funeral Mass at St. Mary of the Hills Church, Milton, Thurs. morning at 10. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., MILTON, Wed., 4 to 8 PM. Ret. employee of Masoneilan, Avon. World War II Army veteran. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to National Kidney Foundation of MA, 129 Morgan Dr., Norwood 02062. www.alfreddthomas.com Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home Milton (617) 696-4200

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 1, 2008.

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Mike Casey

October 1, 2008

Mr. McGrath,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Nancy Brooks

October 1, 2008

Randy, Tina, Abbey & Emily
I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much Grampy will be missed by all of you. My thoughts are with you at this time.

Cindy & Brian Bisciotti

October 1, 2008

Tina & Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. God Bless.

Dennis Giannotti

September 30, 2008

Irene and family,
No man was a greater friend to my parents then Bob.When my dad passed away he was always there for my mother which I will forever be grateful. I have memories of good conversation about sports and politics-i will miss him.he was a kind man.the world could use more like him.
my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Barbara & Norm Hurwitz

September 30, 2008

Dear Irene,Anne,Christine&Robert

We were very saddened to hear about the passing of Bob he was such a wonderful person. Normie has such wonderful memories of him and had such a great time coaching baseball with him for so many years.
Our thoughtsand prayers are with all of you at this time.

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