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John J. McGrath

Chicago, Illinois

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McGrath, John J. age 76, late of Lockport, Monday, November 20, 2006, at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home surrounded by his family. Born in Chicago, living in Lockport since 1968. Retired from Iron Workers Union Local #1 in Chicago. Member of Iron Workers Union Local #1 Retirees and...

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Dear Lucille,
If there is anything you need or want or if you just want to talk pls call me. I am in the phone book. Brian lives in Lockport in Neuberry Ridge... he has 3 children, the oldest starts high school next year! They are all active at St. Joe's and his wife teaches kindergarten there. Please call or send an email. Thank your daughter for her email. You know my thoughts and prayers will be with you. You will survive!!!

Deepest sympathy to the McGrath family. May you always cherish warm memories during the holiday.

To the McGrath Family:
I've been a lifelong friend of the Hostert family and have gotten to know Joey over the years since he and Delores have been together. I only ever met your husband/ father at their wedding but I remember thinking what a nice man that he was. You have raised a wonderful son in Joey and that is a true reflection of his father and mother. My sympathies to all of you, as unfortunately, I know exactly what you are going through. May God Bless all of you and know that...

We love you Dad. We would like to share just a handful of the memories we will always cherish about our father. Just paste this URL into your web browser area and may you find comfort as we have just knowing how much our parents have loved us.

http://www.photodex.com/sharing/viewshow.html?fl=2728404&alb=0

What can possibly be said about my father that has not already been said? Volumes. My father was a man of unique strength, mentally and physically. There are many phrases or wisdoms that my father conveyed to me over the years. Many of them while we worked together on ever continuous projects around the house. Two of them always stood out from the rest. The first was "Use your brains over braun. Brains will be around a lot longer than your braun." I try to live out this philosophy on...

Dearest Lucille and family-My deepest sympathies for the loss of John. I only knew him through the stories and sparkle in the eye of Joey and Dolores. I'm originally from Chicago and we work together at Classic Wines. I've been to their home and we've shared some great stories and I've seen the pictures. I'm not sure if it's Louis Armstrong or not, but I know John McGrath is in the shot looking handsome as ever in his sailor suit. Joey and Dolores have it prominently displayed front...

While I never actually met John, to be the father responsible for the upbringing and guidance given to JoAnne I can only imagine how wonderful a person he was, because JoAnne is such a warm and wonderful colleague and friend.

To JoAnne and her family, my heartfelt condolences for your loss. Take the time to reflect on a lifetime of wonderful memories - that's what will help in making it through these tough times.

Our deepest sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The Biagi Family