Robert McGrath
1954 - 2017
Robert McGrath
1954 - 2017
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BORN
1954
DIED
2017
Robert McGrath Obituary
Mr. McGrath is a devoted member of the Copiague Fire Department, a Past-Chief of Department and a Past-Commissioner, serving our community for many years.
Surviving is his beloved family - his wife, Mary (nee Mahoney); his children - his daughter, Colleen Cassidy and son-in-law, Matthew; his daughter, Kelly McGrath and son-in-law, Ian McCabe; and his grandchildren - Madeline Cassidy and Jack Cassidy.
Family and friends will gather at the funeral home on Friday, July 7th, from 2:00 - 4:30 and 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, July 8th at 8:45 a.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption RC Church in Copiague; by former Pastor, Monsignor Michael P. Flynn. Interment will follow at St. Charles Cemetery in Farmingdale.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances in Robert's name may be made to the Suffolk County Volunteer FireFighters Burn Center at Stony Brook University Hospital. For your convenience, envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Please make checks payable to either "Suffolk County Volunteer FireFighters Burn Center Fund" or the shorter version of "SCVFFBC Fund". On your envelope use either written version of the Fund, to the address: P.O. Box 765, Smithtown, New York,11787. If you wish a receipt, or wish the family to be notified specifically of your gift, include that request in the envelope.
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Dolores Giampetruzzi
July 18, 2017
So very sorry for the loss of Bob. He left you all too soon. My prayers to all of you, that God may give you the strength and comfort during one of the worst times in your lives. Bob will live in your hearts forever.
Mom Atanasio, Deedee, Frankie, John, Bobby, Michael Atanasio
July 12, 2017
Bobby McGrath, will always be remembered by the next corner block on cedar ct and strongs, the Atanasio family The 14 kids
Taken too soon and abrupt BOBBY.
To his wife, his family and friends and the Copiague Fire Dept. Deepest sincerest sympathy. Great loss !
Artie Martin
July 9, 2017
I will always remember Bobby, AKA Porky~ A great man, a leader of men, a compassionate caring person, salt of the earth filled with laughter, love and hope.
He love to tell me about his beautiful family, his wife Mary his daughters and his grandchildren, how blessed he was to have his wife's support.
There is also morning firefighting community he also love to brag about which he loved to with honor and strength.
All who served with this great Man are better public servants because of his leadership and care for them.
Here are a few treasured personal memories from yester years when we were in school.
Bobby and I played CYO Basketball, handball, Tackle football behind Great Neck Road school covered in mud with ripped jeans, bloody knees, elbows and a few loose teeth whenever I played against him.
He was a fierce competitor and passionate with everything he did.
Bobby and my cousin Jo Ann Crothers were faithful fundraisers for Our Lady of Assunption Church where faithfully attended and served as an Usher caring for the work of God at OLA and the pastoral leadership.
I will miss his smile, jokes, high fives and hugs.
Lastly I will always recall the day he and his crew of courageous firefighters arrived with lights and sirens to my home.
I wasn't home at the time when my wife had a working grease fire in the kitchen. She so was upset and frightened when Chief McGrath our friend said "relax what are you so upset about we got this, is anyone else in the house, stand behind me."
Dawn was always a big fan of our colorful caring friend, she often tells the story how she was rescued by Chief of The Copiague Fire Department.
We pray for his precious wife Mary. May she, her girls and grandchildren and all who loved Bobby find comfort knowing we will meet again one day in the presence of Our Lord Jesus and be reunited with his contagious big smile.
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Nancy Caccavale Bertuglia
July 8, 2017
My Deepest Heartfelt Sympathy and Prayers To The McGrath Family... Bobby Rest In Peace Always Among The Angels In Heaven In God's Loving Arms...
Dominick and Ann Nuzzi Sr.
July 8, 2017
Our condolences and prayers to The McGrath Family.
Brian Muir and Family
July 7, 2017
My condolences to the McGrath Family during your time of mourning, it was a honor and pleasure to meet and know him may he rest in everlasting peace.
July 7, 2017
May you rest in peace Porkey. Our sincere condolences to your family. Donna (Goodlin) Keppel Avon Park Florida
Ray Eble
July 6, 2017
May the love and support of friends and family help you through these sad times.
July 6, 2017
Sincere condolences to the family on their loss of a great man, who was completely devoted to his family as well as the Copiague Fire Department. It was a pleasure and honor to serve with him. He will be missed. Our prayers are with the family. Cindy and Mark Muir (Lindenhurst,NY)
Hal and Kathy Hoffman
July 6, 2017
Our family will always miss Bob. He was a funny and exceptionally giving person. We are blessed to have been a part of his life as well as yours Mary and Colleen and Kelly. We are fortunate to have so many good memories of him. And in the future, I know there will be many times that someone will bring up something funny Bob had said or did in the past and he will make us laugh again. He will always be with us.
Cathy LaRocca
July 6, 2017
May Bob Rest In Peace
So sorry for your loss all of you are in my thoughts and prayers
Ex Chief Ken Smalley
July 6, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tony and Donna Gorgone
July 6, 2017
Such a great loss! Our condolences! RIP Porky!
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