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MICHAEL MCGRATH Obituary

McGRATH, Michael F. Age 56, of Milton and Falmouth, was killed in a car accident while driving his son to hockey practice Tuesday evening March 8, 2022. He heroically saved the life of his son Michael Jr. in the accident. Michael was born in Dorchester and was raised in Quincy, spending his summers at his family's cottage in Falmouth. He graduated high school from Don Bosco in Boston and then went on to graduate from Merrimack College, paying for his tuition by mowing lawns and landscaping during his summers in Falmouth. Michael worked in the commercial real estate industry in Boston for many years but his true passion and purpose in life was as a father to his daughter Anna and to his son Michael, Jr. Michael had a lifelong love of playing and watching the game of hockey and coached Anna and Michael, as well as many of their friends. He loved everything about his summer home in Falmouth and was happiest being on the ocean on his boat fishing with his son, or shuttling family and friends by boat to his favorite spots. He told his wife often that he had everything he ever wanted in life by having his family. There are no words that can adequately express how much he will be missed by his wife and children. Michael was adored by his wife Amy who felt loved and supported by him every day. He was a sensitive and loving dad to his children and told them every day how much he loved them. He was the son of the late Francis McGrath, and of Margaret McGrath of Falmouth. He was the son-in-law of Robin Murphy of Milton and Falmouth, and of Bruce and Suzanne Moody of West Palm Beach. He was the older brother of Paul (Kelly) McGrath and Thomas McGrath (Karen Eames) of Quincy, and the brother-in-law of Jessica and John Toffey of Winchendon and Barnstable. He was also loved by his aunt Maryanne Nourse of Canton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Elizabeth Church, 350 Reedsdale Road, Milton, Friday, March 25th at 10:00am. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting Hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Thursday, March 24th from 4-8:00pm. Donations in Michael's memory may be made to Xaverian Brothers High School, 800 Clapboard Street, Westwood, Massachusetts, 02090 Attn: Annual Fund or via the link here: https://xbhs.myschoolapp.com/page/support/the-fund-for-xaverian To send a condolence message to the McGrath family, please visit www.dolanfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 19 to Mar. 23, 2022.

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Tom Perry

April 1, 2022

To Michael's family, I am so sorry. I grew up in Falmouth across the street from Frank, Marge, Michael, Tommy and Paul and have so many fond memories with them all. I stumbled across this news today and I feel gutted. You were part of my family back then, and Michael's loss has left an empty spot. You're all in my heart and thoughts.

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March 25, 2022

I will miss our conversations that we had in my chair !

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David Palmieri

March 21, 2022

The Xaverian community wishes you all peace and prayers during this difficult time.

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March 20, 2022

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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The Laffertys

March 19, 2022

Such a tragic and devastating loss. Our deepest sympathies go out to Amy, Anna and Michael. Michael was a gift to Southie youth hockey for many years...a great coach and a fun guy...loved by all of the kids - including mine. Continued prayers. The Lafferty Family

Thomas and Susan

March 19, 2022

Dear Amy, Anna and Michael, our
condolences on the loss of your husband of your husband ,father and my friend .
he was a great dad ,human being and friend we enjoyed many great times at the old Boston garden and the new garden at Bruins games.
our deepest sympathy goes out to you all .
The times we had the in Falmouth as younger men were tremendous . He will be greatly missed
will be at the service Thursday please let us know if there´s anything we can do

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Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - East Milton Square

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Saint Elizabeth Church

350 Reedsdale Road, Milton, MA

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