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Thomas J. McGrath

1942 - 2025

Thomas J. McGrath obituary, 1942-2025

BORN

1942

DIED

2025

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James E. Grace Funeral Home, Inc.

335 Ontario Street

Buffalo, New York

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Oct. 22, 2025

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

James E. Grace Funeral Home, Inc.

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Thomas McGrath Obituary

McGrath, Thomas J.

Sep 26, 1942 - Oct 15, 2025

Beloved husband of Sharon; dear father of Thomas (Erin) McGrath, Sheri (Rob) Beals and the late William (survived by Karen) McGrath; survived by grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother of the late Edward (late Donna) McGrath; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 335 Ontario St. Wednesday 4:00 - 7:00 PM. Family and friends to meet Thursday at 10:45 AM at Mt. Olivet Cemetery (please assemble at cemetery office), 4000 Elmwood Ave., Kenmore. Tom was owner operator of BRV Truck Service, Inc., enjoyed scuba diving, was a pilot, a race car driver and enjoyed teaching mechanics and scuba throughout his lifetime.
Published by Buffalo News on Oct. 19, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Thomas McGrath

Oct

22

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

James E. Grace Funeral Home, Inc.

335 Ontario Street, Buffalo, NY

Oct

23

Visitation

10:45 a.m.

Mt. Olivet Cemetery

4000 Elmwood Ave, Kenmore, NY

Funeral services provided by:

James E. Grace Funeral Home, Inc.

335 Ontario Street, Buffalo, NY 14207

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3 Entries

Patti mayer

October 19, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.

Eileen Voss

October 19, 2025

My deepest sympathy to Sharon and their family. Tom was a wonderful man and I will always remember him. We had some really good times with Tom and Sharon. He will be missed. Forever loved. Keep tumbling Tom!

Lori

October 19, 2025

Thinking of all of you during this difficult time.

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