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Sean McGrail Obituary

Age 20, of Plainfield passed away suddenly on May 14, 2015 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center with his loving family by his side. He was a 2009 graduate of Drauden Point Middle School and a 2013 graduate of Plainfield South High School. He attended Benedictine University. Survived by his loving parents, Matthew T. and Maureen M. (nee O'Malley); three sisters, Shannon Starosta, Maggie (fiancee Pat Howard) and Mary; one brother, Jack; grandmother, Margaret McGrail; uncle of Matthew and Molly Starosta; Nephew of Cliff (Bobbie) McGrail, Marty (Vicki) McGrail, Margaret (Pete) Aparicio, Karen (Earl) Fitzner, Kathleen (Keith) Kobiernicki, Erin Johnson, Colleen (Jerry) Granato, Kerrie (Bob) McAvoy and Mary Susan O'Malley; many loving great aunts and uncles, cousins and friends also survive. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Clifford McGrail, John "Duke" and Joan O'Malley and his uncle, Patrick O'Malley. A heartfelt thank you to the staff of Presence St. Joseph Medical Center for the love, care and support shown to Sean's family during the past few weeks. The family will be praying for all the families of the individuals that will be receiving Sean's gift of life through his organ donations. Funeral Services for Sean Thornton McGrail will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 9:15 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home 3200 Black at Essington Roads, Joliet to St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary Immaculate Cemetery in Plainfield. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to Gift of Hope would be appreciated. Visitation Monday, 1-8 p.m. For more information: (815) 741-5500 or visit his Book of Memories at www.fredcdames.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 17, 2015.

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December 20, 2017

May he Rest In Peace !

Emily Johnson

October 4, 2017

Sean was like a brother to me! He was the best! #SEANSTRONG ILYSM

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Lila I. R.

July 14, 2015

I met Sean's mother while she was visiting her son's grave. My heart went out to her in her sorrow. Sean is a loved young man and will always be in her heart. May she and her family find peace and comfort with the passing of time.

Corinne Danhauer

June 1, 2015

So sorry for your loss. It's so difficult to lose a grown child. Your family is in our prayers.

May 28, 2015

Sean you were always like a brother to me , all the way back to 2nd grade. Playing football together and all the many laughs we had . You will forever be in my heart. May you rest in peace until we meet again. Gino Giarratano

Mike Karczewski

May 22, 2015

Going to miss him dearly. He and jack are like brothers to me. I appreciate how me and Sean always would laugh at things together all the time. I'm glad we had great memories together. Sean will always have a special place in my heart.

Deb Toth

May 22, 2015

Thoughts and prayers to your family.

Traci Dupuis

May 20, 2015

RIP Sean :(

Brigitte Bissing

May 19, 2015

May his light keep shinning forever

Michael McGriff

May 18, 2015

Please accept my sincerest condolences. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult of times.

Poppie Trinidad

May 18, 2015

Recently met Sean, he was a caring and loving person who told us that he was going to coach football. He loved his family very much and helped many. My condolences to the family.

Greg Bollinger

May 18, 2015

Sean will always be an inspiration in how I teach to each student and their strengths. He helped shape the teacher I have become. He and I learned a lot together those 2 years! Rest in peace Sean and blessings to the McGrails!

Maureen

May 17, 2015

May your son rest in eternal peace. Slan Abhaile

Thomas Thompson

May 17, 2015

Sean was a great guy and an awesome football player. Playing as his center during his quarterback days in middle school makes it sad to loose a teammate so early in his life.

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3200 Black at Essington Roads, Joliet, IL 60431

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