John McGrath Obituary

McGRATH John R. of Belmont November 15, 2012. Beloved son of the late Virginia (Forand) and Robert E. McGrath. Devoted brother of Patricia McGrath of Cambridge, Maureen McGrath of Oakland CA and the late James P. McGrath. Nephew of Robert and Mary Forand of Burlington and Kay McGrath of Concord. Uncle of Jessica, Devin, Andrew and Vivian McGrath. Also survived by cousins: Forand’s, Costello’s, Northrop’s , McGrath’s as well as many friends at Mt. Auburn Hospital. His zest for running, Blues and the Boston Red Sox will be missed. Funeral from the Stanton Funeral Home, 786 Mt. Auburn Street (Rt16), WATERTOWN on Wednesday at 8:00 A.M. Funeral Mass in the Church of St. Luke, 132 Lexington Street, Belmont at 9:00 A.M. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday 4:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. Interment St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Graduate of Belmont High School class of 1972. Late 20 year employee of Mt. Auburn Hospital. An avid Harmonica enthusiast John was a member of the Cambridge Harmonica Society and played with the Bobby Watson Band. In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory to the Jimmy Fund/Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168 would be appreciated. www.stantonfuneralhome.com

Published by Boston Herald from Nov. 18 to Nov. 19, 2012.
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John,

Your memory lives on in some of the most heartfelt and humorous conversation amongst our music friends

You played a big part in literally bringing Boston Area Blues Artists out to the Metrowest area (20 minute ride; a world apart)

You were there when Ronny Earl and Sugar Ray were starting out. You introduced Kid Bangham to Sugar Ray and after that, Kid went on to play with The Fabulous Thunderbirds world wide.

Believe me, you are remembered fondly!

Brenda Reed

Friend

November 12, 2019

John,

Thank you for your friendship and generosity over the years. We will miss you and your music very much. I will think of you and remember you to our Blues community every time I play. Safe travels my friend!

Bob Malone

November 21, 2012

John,
You were a dear friend and a great bluesman. You will be missed, brother.
God Bless you & Rest in Peace

Nick Adams

November 21, 2012

I got to know John while working together at Mount Auburn Hospital.

The first time I meet him, though, he was working the Christmas tree stand. I had gone with Curt Woolfrey to get a tree. Curt told me, "i've got a friend that sells Christmas trees..."So we went to the Christmas tree stand in Brighton. And I met John. What was to be a quick pick up ended up lasting a couple of hours. I left with a Christmas tree and a new friendship.

John was great with stories and his affinity for people included people from all walks of life.

I really will remember though how he would get people laughing, even as worked tough overnights during blizzards.

I think what people remember most of John though will be that he was a "Nice Guy". He really was.

Mike Repetto

November 21, 2012

One of the nicest guys i have ever met and a pleasure to call a friend,co-worker.gonna miss talking red sox chatter with you john but we will also miss how nice and genuine of a person you were. you will be missed buddy.

matt peters

November 20, 2012

Now you are at peace my friend...

GRACE DRISCOLL

November 20, 2012

John brought a smile to my face every time I saw him...He lit up the room..We spoke on the phone recently.He will be missed by many.R.I.P. Johnny

November 19, 2012

From Saint Lukes to Belmont High, and working at Cedar Hill & Martha's Vineyard ... so many good memories of our youth and friendship through the years. You will be missed, my friend, may you rest in peace.

Mike Macolini

November 19, 2012

Always a Fun Friend ....Gotta Love John.....So Sorry to hear of his passing

Brenda Harvey

November 19, 2012

jim mclean

November 18, 2012

A good best friend, John was.

Paul Flecca

November 18, 2012

God bless you John. Many happy memories of you back in the day w/David, Richie,Joey. You were a good friend, musician, and ambassador of the music we all love so much. Sleep well.

Larry Conti

November 18, 2012

Couldn't ask for anyone better. You and your music will be missed. RIP

PJ Celi

November 18, 2012

I HAVE KNOWN JOHN FOR ALOT OF YEARS, I MET HIM BY WORKIING AT MT. AUBURN. HE WAS A GREAT GUY AND HAD A WONDERFUL SENSE OF HUMOR, I WILL MISS HIM ALOT . MY SYMPATHY IS WITH HIS FAMILY. REST IN PEACE JOHN

MARY HIGGINS

November 18, 2012

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