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Jessica
January 25, 2024
It´s crazy to think that it´s been 16 years. How it can seem like yesterday and so far away at the same time. I hope to have made you proud over the years.
Life has been very sad, I´m missing so many of you down here now but it also gives me great comfort knowing that you have some good company up there with you. I miss all of you so much; There´s such a huge void not having you guys here anymore.
I wish you got to meet my boys, you would have loved them. When I look at them I see a lot of you and Stevie in them. They never had the chance to meet you but the promise we made to keep your memory alive now lives in my boys. They have heard so many stories passed down from all of us.
I love you and miss you so much.
Taki
June 21, 2022
Bubba,
I have some devastating news. Stevie has left us to come join you. I know his only saving grace in his last days was that he was finally going to be with you. You both were taken way too young, but have left a lasting impact in my life, and many others. The memories have been flooding in over the last few days. It´s hurts! It really hurts! My baby girl always points to your initials tattoo on my wrist, and I say "That´s Uncle Bubba", then she tries to say your name. Brings a huge smile to my face every day! At least I know I have my brothers watching over her.
Pooch Daly
August 16, 2017
Tomorrow is my birthday the day of your accident and I lost my best friend not a day goes by that I do know I think about you I hear a song that reminds me of the good times we had five days ago we had our kid a boy shamus I know you were looking down on him and telling us we did a good job I know you will be looking down on him for the rest of his life I know he has an angel in heaven my best friend Bu kid a boy shamus I know you were looking down on him and telling us we did a good job I know you will be looking down on him for the rest of his life I know he has an angel in heaven my best friend BubbaI love you and I will see you again at some point love Pooch
January 15, 2014
Thinking about you always, I'll never stop loving you 143
August 18, 2013
Forever in my heart. 143
June 25, 2011
Thanks my love for the message!! I love you too, very much. Love Mom
Patty Sylvester
November 27, 2010
Happy 36th Birthday, Brian..I think of you so often.... I hope that you are celebrating your birthday with Nana, Janie and all of the other family members that we have lost!
Big Hugs, Cuz!!!
Love ya, Patty
Debbie McGrath
November 26, 2010
Happy Birthday, B !!!
Watch over me on December 8th.
Happy 36th
Love, Mom
Deborah McGrath
August 20, 2010
3 years ago I told you to fly to heaven, I meant it with all my heart !!! I want to take the next flight to give you a hug, but with all the love and support you send to me and all , makes it OK to wait. Love always Mom
Mom
February 21, 2009
Bubba Miss you everday,but thanks for all the help you give me !
September 1, 2008
DAN VIGUE
August 20, 2008
BUBBA
A YEAR HAS PAST, EVERYTHING I SEE, EVERYTHING I DO , AND PLACES I GO
I HAVE THE BEST MEMORIES OF YOU.
A YEAR NOT TALKING TO YOU IN THE PAST WASNT HARD BECAUSE I NEVER KNEW WHEN MY PHONE WOULD RING WE'D TALK HAVE GREAT LAUGH .
THAT MAKES IT HARDER KNOWING THOSE CALLS WONT BE THERE IN THE FUTURE ,BUT YOU ALWAYS ARE AND ALWAYS WILL BE ON MY MIND
ALWAYS REMEMBERING YOU
Debbie McGrath
August 20, 2008
BUB
It’s hard not to feel sorry for myself today. One year has passed since you went on your new adventure to heaven. I know that you are there and that you are making good things happen for all of us, your family and your friends. I know this because I see and feel the results. Yet, I feel lonely.
I miss your hugs and phone calls.
You have had 2 great memorial events in the last few weeks. Rick Finamore’s “BUBBA” Memorial Award at his car show and the “PAY IT FORWARD” benefit last Saturday to help wounded veterans. Both were huge successes!
Dad, Kevin, Donna, Jesse, Justin, Jailyn, Mark, Lindsey, Steve and Myself ..all of your family and all of your friends were incredible in showing their great support and love for you. Even though you are not physically here with us, great things happen in your honor.
Yet, still, I miss your hugs and phone calls.
As I sit here and write this note to you, I am crying because there is still a big part of me that is trying to heal. I know that I will. Your messages from heaven help me.
Yet again, Bub, I miss your hugs and phone calls.
Love always,
MOM
Patty Sylvester
August 20, 2008
Brian,
It is one year today since you've been gone. I think of you so often. Everyone misses the hell out of you, kid~
I know that you must be in a good place because if it wasn't good when you got up there.. you would surely have made it damn good by now!!! That's just YOU!!
Rest In Peace, Cousin!
Love ya,
Kevin McGrath
August 20, 2008
Hard to believe you have been gone for a year now. Not a day goes by that we all don't think of you. Many people find it hard to cope without you in our lives, but we all go on with the loss of you. You are greatly missed but never forgotten. I love you brother...
August 4, 2008
Hey Bubs-
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you.
Forever in my heart and always in my thoughts.
143
November 27, 2007
Hey Bubs-
thinking of you everyday
you are forever in my heart
143
Kevin McGrath
November 27, 2007
Happy Birthday Bub,
I wish you were here to celebrate,
But know I think about you everyday
and miss you everyday.
I Love Ya
Kevin
Jessica McGrath
September 25, 2007
Uncle Bubs,
You have no idea how much I miss you. There isn't a single day that goes by that I do not think about you. The things you would say to me or how we would always play fight in the kitchen. You taught me how to drive a car and how to hold on while riding with you on the motocycle. Those are memories I keep playing over and over in my head. That unique smile of yours was so contagious there was just no way you could catch it, you always made someone smile. I love you so much and will always love you forever and ever. I will never forget about you
Love Jess
stevie mcgrath
September 17, 2007
bubs i dont realy know how to write this cause i still dont beleive your gone, i can still hear you correcting everything i do and for that i am greatfull. you taught me more than i can possibly think of which is everything and anything, you are the best there ever was or ever will be and you know this,i cant picture doing anything without you ,but i know your still right beside me every step of the way and you always will be ,because you built me to be who i am even when we butted heads we always were cool five minutes later,but i cant write all i feel cause it would never end i just want you to know i thank you for who i am and everything you have done for our family and friends.you were like both my parents combine to me even though i still have both of them,i always listened to you for the most part.you are my idol ,mentor, best friend and my brother i will never forget you not even for even a second i love you bubs
i also want to thank everyone for their respect and for being there for us and for bubs
race in peace bub
love your boss stevie
Cathy Marcum - Theall
September 16, 2007
Bubba, You truly had such a presence were ever you went & had the ability to leave lasting impression's on everyone you encountered!
"I always knew looking back on the tears would make me laugh, but I never knew looking back on the laughs would make me cry."
You will be greatly missed and always rembered. Your memories will continue to bring the laughs and smiles you brought everywhere you went! till we meet again!
Billy C
September 5, 2007
Bubba,you have no idea how many people you effected in every aspect of your life..my friend my comrad my brother..hold down a spot in thugs mansion for me.i know your smiling.tioc faidh ar la
Kevin McGrath
September 4, 2007
My brother Bubba was a unique person, a one of a kind. Many people I have talked to in the last 2 weeks have told me things about Bubba that I did not know. He had so many friends, and did so many things I don’t know how he kept track of his life. But some how he found the time. He was a very loving generous person in his own unique ways. He was loved by everyone who met him, and I wish I had a small piece of his personality. I don’t know why he had to leave us at such a young age, but as I have witnessed from the amount of people who attended his wake and funeral, he was a wonderful son, brother, cousin, grandson, nephew, uncle, friend, entrepreneur, mechanic, businessman, role model, and I’m sure there are many more words to characterize who he was. I will for ever miss my brother, but I will never forget him. His memories will live for ever. And as my children grow and when future family members are added to our family,
his stories and memory will be shared and kept alive for ever. For there is only one BUBBA.
And I would like to personally thank all the family and close personal friends, and work related friend of my brothers, for all that they did for our family. All those who visited the hospital, came to the wake and funeral, came by the house and took time to show what an impact Bubba made in their life. Thank You All..
ERIC GOMES
September 3, 2007
Bubba with you gone the world is at a loss. from the day you walked in to fortes and you needed that 1087 cam or a refill for that nitros bottle I new we would be good friends words cannot express how I feel right now. I will always remember the good times we had whether we were hanging out or just talking on the phone you would always make me laugh.
TO MARKY AND STEVIE,your brother was so proud of you guys always saying how good you guys were doin,
your brother will be greatly missed but never for gotten
Karen Silvia
September 1, 2007
Deborah and family: My deepest sympathy in your loss. Remember the good times. Stay strong.
Rodney, Karen and Kelly
Shannon Sylvester
August 28, 2007
Bubba, the world and all of us in your family have lost such an amazing soul, but it doesn't mean that your memories, the lessons you've taught, and meaningful imprints you left on people won't carry on forever and ever.
You died how you lived and that's one of the greatest gifts I think any human being can be given. All of us will miss you more than words can explain, and you will never, and could NEVER be forgotten.
I know you're holdin' it down up there!!
We'll miss ya, man xoxo
Jessica Charpentier
August 27, 2007
My heart goes out to the entire McGrath family and all of Bubba's friends and loved ones. He is a bright soul whose spirit will live on forever. Stay strong.
Anthony DiIorio
August 27, 2007
To the McGrath family
I would like to express my deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow and great lost.
respectfully Mr. Anthony DiIorio (Tony)
catherine sullivan
August 27, 2007
Bubba,
It's one week later and I still can't believe that you've moved on. You were such a creative and amazing person. We will all miss your wise-guy grin and contagious laugh. You are greatly missed and will never be forgotten. See you on the other side my friend.
Love,
Cat
steven lee
August 27, 2007
brain you will be missed. I can remember all the times we worked togather at lowes texaco. Though i have not seen or talked to you since that time,I will always remember you. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Ron Vater
August 27, 2007
Our hearts are heavy, "bubba" will be greatly missed. He was a unique person, a guy who lived life to the fullest.
Will never forget our trip to the Corvette factory!!
To the family our deepest sympathies. He will be missed!!!
Matt Levreault
August 27, 2007
Bubba youll be missed. I remember high school at the Aggie(corn fields, jokes, and a person that always was smiling w/ the Hoya hat on lol!)I only wish i had stayed in touch.From what I hear you were a great person that cared for many and seemed to really love life.We may have lost you here in this world but, heaven sure gained a hell of a guy!I d say rest in peace man but, something tells me you ll have just as much fun partying up there. My prayers go out to the Mcgrath family and all his friends.
Erik Clay
August 27, 2007
I used to work with Bubba at Lowes Texaco. He was a great guy, always had a smile and an infectous laugh. Always working on his Malibu or some kind of car. He's somebody that I will never forget even though I hadn't seen him in years. He left a great impression on me. My heart aches for his friends and family. Bubba was one of the good ones. RIP Bubba.
Tricia mccormack
August 27, 2007
Bubba,
It been awhile thats for sure, the good ol' HP-MPB days! Sleep Well my friend!
kim
August 27, 2007
bubba u will be missed
August 27, 2007
Bubba at a party at his house
August 27, 2007
Bubba and Rose( he came with me to a mini class reunion)
August 27, 2007
Christine Butler
August 26, 2007
Bubba..I can remember back far back as the year "92"..when I first met you hanging out at NHD. We had good laughs and share great times..Memories that will never fade away. I am honored to have known you. Such a funny,wonderful
person..You will forever be missed but never forgotten. You now have became a beautiful angel to so many! Until we meet again.
Jackie Slishman ( Gilmore)
August 26, 2007
I am truely sorry for your loss. I will always remember Bubba as a very funny guy. There were so many nights back in the day when we would all hang together at Walaston Beach . Bubba was always trying to show off his " belt buckle "
That will always be etched in my mind. I will miss him
KERRY (DOHERTY) TEIXEIRA
August 26, 2007
I HAVEN'T SEEN "BUBBA" IN MANY YEARS BUT REMEMBER HIM AS A FUNNY AND FREE-SPIRITED GUY. I KNOW HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED AND MY HEART GOES OUT TO HIS FRIENDS AND FAMILY. YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
Nick & Karen Capobianco
August 26, 2007
Bubba
You will be missed greatly. you were a unique person and we will never meet anyone else like you. you were always there for your family and friends and we are greatly appreciative that we got to know you for the amount of time you were here. You were a role model for a lot of people and have sculpted a great prodigy to take your place "Stevie". Life will now be different for everyone without you but you will always be on our minds and in our hearts. Thank you for being who you were. See you on the other side my friend.
DIANE JEANNETTI
August 26, 2007
BUBBA I WILL MISS YOU VERY MUCH. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD BY CAUSING TROUBLE AT MPB.
TO THE FAMILY I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, JUST KNOW THAT YOUR SON TOUCHED MANY LIVES AND WE ARE ALL BETTER PEOPLE FOR KNOWING HIM.
Robert Jones
August 26, 2007
You will be missed greatly!
Melissa Marcum
August 26, 2007
Although we did not know each other for very long, I will always be thankful that I met you... we shared a few good laughs, made fun of Vinny, haha... in a good way! I will miss your in dept stories, and i will definately never forget the last time I saw you (and your beltbuckle) at Metro! I'm sure you will always play a part in our everyday lives, and Ava will definately know of her Fathers best friend Bubba..especially when she goes out on her first date and the boy will meet her guardian angel bubba!! Much love always! Never Forgotten...
kristin
August 26, 2007
So sorry for you lose.
Bubba we will all miss you
Laconia 2007
August 26, 2007
takin a break, Laconia 2007
August 26, 2007
Laconia 2007 in N.Conway
August 26, 2007
Taken 08/17/07
August 26, 2007
Wayne
August 26, 2007
Bubba,
You will be missed my man!!! My thoughts and prayers are with your family!
richie sylvester
August 25, 2007
Brian~~~~~ you were the son i never had,love you,will miss you,behave up there cause it's forever,and please~if anything~stay away from my brothers,it'll be more trouble than you think,you will always be with me~`love you`richie
Rosalie Leary
August 24, 2007
Bubba, You will be greatly missed, you were an awesome guy and friend. You helped me through a very tuff time with the loss of my boyfriend in May.You tried to keep me focused on life and that i can start over. That is was ok to live on. Alls i can say now is that i hope you too can meet and now both of you can take care of all of us that love you. You both can ride on the clouds in heavens doing your wheelys........you never be forgotten. my thoughts and prayers are with your family. stay strong that is what bubba would want us to do ........Love Rose, xoxoxo
Wayne McKenzie
August 23, 2007
Bubba,
I can not begin to describe what you ment to me and my family. You will never be forgotten and our memories of you will live on forever. I know you will always be in Allison's ( his god-daughter) heart. You were like a brother to me and I will cherish that forever. Tracy, Allison, and I love you and will never forget you.
Patty Sylvester
August 23, 2007
Brian..
Words cannot describe how hard it is to lose you. I remember so vividly the old days when you were just a kid.. Richie and I taking you to lunch on Saturdays (pretending that you were "ours" as you ordered a bowl of steamers at just 3 yrs old)..hanging at my Mom's on Saturdays and at your old house all the time with your Mom, Dad, Kevin, Markie and Stevie.. all the memories at Nana's house...with the "boys" teaching you to swear when you had just started talking.. on and on... funny, cherished memories...dancing with you at my wedding to "Y.M.C.A." when you were my Ring Bearer..
You grew into a very smart and responsible man ..with that wild and crazy twist that made YOU ..YOU, Brian!!!
I never, ever saw you without receiving a hug and a kiss on the cheek -that I'll miss greatly.. So with this I say.. I love you, and I'll miss you, my dear cousin...
Rest In Peace..till the next time I see you..and know that I'll be waiting for a hug and kiss on the cheek once again!
Love Always,
Little Patty
Allison, Wayne, & Tracy McKenzie
August 23, 2007
Bubba,
No words can express how we feel. Sad, mad, depressed because we lost someone who meant so much to us. Allison will never forget you, we won't let her. We love you and will always Miss you and your sense of humor.
scott brescia
August 23, 2007
bubba,
you were a great guy. you being taken was a enormous shock. you were just here and now you're gone.
we're all going to miss you. you had an ability to relate to everyone.
my sympathy goes out to the family in this most difficult time.
you're in my thoughts and prayers.
Chris (Oldf) Oldford
August 23, 2007
Bubba It's hard to put into words how much we'll all miss you. You will always be my brother and the best friend anyone could ask for. A piece of me died with you. You will NEVER be forgoten. Love you brother!
August 23, 2007
Deb & All family/friends,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Jana Houston
Vinny Tuzzo
August 22, 2007
Words cannot describe how much we all will miss Bubba, he touched so many peoples lives..in many different ways! He was one of my best friends, we grew up together over 30+yrs like Brothers..and thats just what we became...BROTHERS!! you will always be in my thoughts bro, I'll see ya again at the end of the track! Much Love always kid..
Some of the boys up in Laconia 2007
August 22, 2007
David & Cathy Fitzgerald
August 22, 2007
To the McGrath Family:
Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. I never got the chance to meet Bubba but heard so much about him from his brother (and my very good friend) Kevin. No doubt he will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
larry andersen
August 22, 2007
bubba rest in peace kid you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers you will be deeply missed by so many but never forgotten
Doug, Dan, Sharron, Tina, Amy Gentile
August 22, 2007
To All the McGrath Family:
We would like to send our deepest sympathies & condolences on behalf of the Gentile family. We are saddened to hear of the tremendous loss of your beloved son Brian. It was a pleasure to know Bubba. He lived life with gusto. His passing just reminds all of us, how unfair life can sometimes be. Brian will be greatly missed. All the beautiful memories you have of him will remain at the center of your heart until you meet him again. Our thoughts & prayers are with the family and his close friends at this very difficult time. May God bless!
Nicholas Brandt
August 22, 2007
Bubba,
you will always be one of my biggest friends, and I thank you for everything that you have done for me. I'll miss you.
BETSY LAMBIASE
August 22, 2007
BUBBA,
YOU WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED YOU MADE A VERY STRONG IMPACT ON ALOT OF LIVES. YOU WHERE A TRUE FRIEND TO MANY AND LOVED BY ALL THAT KNEW YOU. OUR THOUGHTS AND BLESSINGS TO ALL OF THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS LEFT BEHIND, CHERRISH THE MEMORIES.
PEACE BE WITH YOU ALL.....
nicole grenier
August 22, 2007
the world lost a awesome person i am going to miss u so much bubba the words cant explane how much i love and miss u you were the best cousin ever
love your #1 cousin
nicole <3 xoxo...
nicole g
August 22, 2007
the world lost a awesome person bubba you were one of a kind you were the best words cant expane how much i love u and miss u you were the best cousin any one could ever ask for i love u so much
love your #1 cousin
Nicole <3 xoxo....
Tom & Lynn
August 22, 2007
Bubba you will be greatly missed, you are and always will be family.
Keri Chojnowski
August 22, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss.
You will be missed very much. When I think of all good times we had (wollaston Beach gang) it brings a smile to my face.
Keri Chojnowski (Quincy, MA)
Nicole J
August 22, 2007
bubba,
the world has lost something wonderful!!!! you are in my thoughts and most of all you will always be in my heart!!! i love you pal!!
Roberta Short
August 22, 2007
Dear Dennis,
Bubba was a great man and I will miss him a lot. I will be praying for your family.
tara bolduc
August 22, 2007
So sorry for your loss...
Hope time heals your pain..
The Bolducs of Epping
Susan Parr
August 22, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jeanie LoVuolo
August 22, 2007
Dennis,Debbie,Kevin,Mark,Stevie,
Words can't express the sadness we all feel on the loss of "Bubba",
It seems like yesterday we were all little tyrants running around Nana Hannon's and NH.Ricky & Juan keep the faith. Always in our thoughts and prayers.
Love
Jeanie,Taylor & Hazel LoVuolo
and the rest of the Crew
Kendra and Kevin Eliasson-Curtis
August 22, 2007
Bubba you will be missed more than you could ever imagine. Mom and Dad McGrath our sincere condolences. Markie and Stevie stay strong!
Rosie (Correnti) Walisever
August 22, 2007
Debbie & Family
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
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