Thomas P. McGrath Sr.

Thomas P. McGrath Sr. obituary, Philadelphia, PA

Thomas P. McGrath Sr.

Thomas McGrath Obituary

Published by John F Givnish Funeral Home - Academy Rd on Mar. 22, 2019.
Thomas P. McGrath, Sr., at 74 years of age of Philadelphia passed away on March 22, 2019. Loving husband of Debra A. Anderson McGrath. Loving father of his son Thomas, Jr. and his daughters Christine Czaplicki (Michael), Debra McDonnell (Michael), Karen Smith (Ed), Leigh Sobczak (Tara Wilcox) and Melanie Cousin. Dear grandfather of Michael, Christopher, Keeley, Joseph, Sean, Hailey and Kelsey. Tom fought a three year battle with cancer. He was a Cardinal Dougherty Graduate Class of 1962. He was a Marine Corps Veteran, Retiree of The Budd Company, was well known for his Wedding Photography (Loren Studios) and various areas of photography volunteer work and was also a member of the Langhorne Rod and Gun Club which he thoroughly enjoyed and had a deep passion for. Relatives and friends are invited to Thomas' Life Celebration Friday March 29, 2019, 6:00PM to 8:00PM at John F. Givnish of Academy Rd, 10975 Academy Rd and Saturday March 30, 2019, 9:00AM to 10:00AM at St Martha Church, 11321 Academy Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154. Followed by his funeral Mass at 10:00AM. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in Thomas' memory may be made to St Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org and the Langhorne Rod & Gun Club at 251 Stoneyford Road, Holland, PA 18966.

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March 29, 2019

Debra Cushine posted to the memorial.

March 29, 2019

Ray Oros posted to the memorial.

March 28, 2019

Mel Walts posted to the memorial.

Debra Cushine

March 29, 2019

The world lost a good man, he was so giving of his time and so thoughtful. He left his mark for sure and will very much be missed. Deb and family I'm so sorry for your loss.

Ray Oros

March 29, 2019

Tom
Thanks for your friendship and camaraderie as a fellow member of L.R.G.C. You were always there to lend a helping hand. Your knowledge and friendship will both be sorely missed. Godspeed and may you rest in peace.
Ray Oros

Mel Walts

March 28, 2019

Debra and her family have lost a good husband and father. I and many others have lost a good friend. Rest in Peace Tom...

Lou Amadio

March 27, 2019

Our deepest condolences to the family and friends from a LRGC friend and fellow sportsman.
You will be missed.

Barb and Ron Balasco

March 26, 2019

You have our deepest sympathy. Your father was loved by my husband at the Club; he always spoke of what a great, kind man he was. You and your family are in our prayers.

Margie Cochran

March 26, 2019

With love , many hugs and prayers to you all. Love Ralph & Margie

Terry O'Connor

March 26, 2019

Rest in peace Tom

Fred Olivari

March 26, 2019

Rest In Peace Tom. I will miss seeing you at the club and our conversations when we were there. The world lost a good man.

Dennis Sieracki

March 26, 2019

Rest in peace, old friend. You always went the extra mile. Somehow, I think you still will.

Christine Czaplicki

March 26, 2019

Love you always Dad, Rest In Peace ❤

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