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FRANCIS McGRATH Obituary
FRANCIS XAVIER McGRATH
On Saturday, March 24, 2012, of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of the late Sue and Florence McGrath; father of Mary Ann Lira, John Francis McGrath, Patrick Dempsey McGrath, Anita Louise Coleman, and the late Paul Mcgrath; grandfather of Andrea and Peter Lira, Brian, Keith, Jowelle, Jazelle McGrath and Emily Coleman. Also survived by three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Church (Rockville), 520 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Wednesday, March 28, 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Wendy Kissin
March 29, 2012
I would like to express my most heartfelt condolences to Jazelle and the rest of the family. I'm so sorry you have to undergo another loss so soon after the passing of Sue. They were both such caring people. I will continue to hold you dearly in my thoughts.
Patti Pritchard
March 28, 2012
Hi Mary and Family, I was just on Facebook (3/28)and I saw an entry to Andrea about her grandpa dying-I am so sorry for your loss-your Dad was such a special man-always looking out for everybody! Love Patti Pritchard
John McGrath
March 28, 2012
I'm so sorry. Uncle Franny was very kind to my Mom and me. My sympathy to cousins Mary Ann, Pat, and John.
Koreena Thompson
March 27, 2012
John 14:2-4
"In my Father's house are many rooms: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know."
I am truly happy I had the opportunity to meet you. Such an amazing,smart handsome, loving caring man. You will be missed. May you rest in peace.
Terry & Rob Wheeler
March 27, 2012
With our sincerest sympathy on his passing.
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