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Michael "Mike" McGrath Sr.

Chicago, Illinois

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November 29, 2022
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Chicago, Illinois

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McGrath, Sr., Michael "Mike"Chicagoland Automotive Icon, Michael McGrath, Sr. passes at 75.Chicagoland has lost an automotive icon with the passing of Michael McGrath, Sr. He passed away peacefully in Florida comforted by the love of his wife Kristina and close family. At age 75, McGrath had...

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God Bless Michael and The Family

Kristina, so very sorry and sad to recently read about Mike´s passing, knew him for a long time and always thought that he was a great guy as well as a great car guy who had both wisdom and vision about the business. We shared fond memories of some wonderful adventures on many fabulous Acura trips around the globe with the two of you. Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with you and the entire McGrath family during this difficult time.

IM REALLY SORRY TO HEAR MIKE SR PASSED AWAY HIS FATHER AND MY FATHER WERE LINCOLN MERCURY DEALERS AT THE TIME AND I MET MIKE AT THAT TIME WHEN I WAS WORKIMG FOR MY FATHER AT AIRWAT LINCOLN MERCURY IN 1973-1979 . AT THAT TIME MIKE WAS THE PRESIDENT OF LINCOLN MERCURY DEALER ASSOCIATION WHEN I MET MIKE WE WERE ABOUT THE SAME AGE . I BECAME A HONDA DEALER IN 1980 AND RETIRED IN 2006 BUT THROUGHT THE YEARS WE BECAME GOOD FRIENDS I BOUGHT SEVERAL LEXUSES FROM HIM AND USE TO MEET HIM AT THE STORES...

Mike is my third cousin. His mother Jeanne and my grandmother Gladys were both Days from the Jones County area in Iowa. I remember fishing with Mike on the Wapsipinnicon River in Iowa. We were probably 15,years old at that time. Rest In Peace Cousin.

I was honored to call Mike my friend for over 30 years. I treasure the times spent with him Kristina and the family when in Utah and will cherish the memories. My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. Jim Watts

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My condolences to the entire McGrath Family during this difficult time.

I was honored to serve the McGraph family while they vacationed in Utah at their beautiful home in Deer Valley. They were the most kind, generous and loving people I have ever worked for. The love that this family has for each other is completely apparent, and I know you are all so heart broken to lose your sweet Mike. Please know my prayers are with you and I am so grateful to have met you all. God be with you all during this heartbreak.

Our condolences to the McGrath family for your sudden loss; Peace be with Y'alls during this sad time. Mike Sr. was an awesome owner to work for; He was very generous employer and gave us every opportunity and the means to be successful in our craft. I have had the pleasure to work at McGrath Lexus of Westmont in sales and service for many years an I appreciate all that Mike Sr. has done to help me provide for my family. Our family thanks you Michael; Peace be with you Michael and God's...