Name: Visitation for John McGraw Ed.D.
Start: 2016-12-11T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-12-12T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Kurtz Memorial Chapel - New Lenox

John P. McGraw, Ed.D. 75, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, December 08, 2016 at his home. John was born in St. Paul, MN to the late Frank P. and Margaret E. (nee Leiendecker) McGraw. Beloved husband of Maureen A. Dunne-McGraw; loving father of Kelly (Mike) Carroll, Patrick (Janice) Farritor, Tim (Tracy) Ferriter; Jack (Liz) Farritor, Bridget (Aaron) Davis, Caitlin McGraw (Brendan Blake), Brendan (Natalie) McGraw and Peter McGraw; cherished grandfather of Danny, Maggie, Fiona, Finbar, Ronan, Nola, Lizzie, Gavin, Matthew, Kaya, Molly, and Nora; dear brother of Patricia (Fred) Spahr and the late Dennis F. McGraw; fond uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. John was an Irish Christian Brother for 25 years. He was Principal at O'Dea High School, Seattle, WA, Brother Rice High School, Chicago, and Tinley Park High School. He was also Adjunct Professor of Educational Administration at the University of St. Francis, Joliet and Lewis University, Romeoville. He was a lifelong Dodgers fan and at one time was a batboy in the Dodgers Organization. In lieu of flowers, memorials in John's name to the Children's Miracle Network would be appreciated. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Road, New Lenox, IL 60451 on Sunday, December 11, 2016 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral service, Monday, December 12, 2016 with prayers at the funeral home at 9:30 AM and then to St. Jude Catholic Church, 241 W. Second Ave, New Lenox, IL 60451 for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip, IL. For information,www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com or 815-485-3700.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 9, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for John McGraw

30 Entries

Bridget Davis Davis

November 26, 2019

Miss and love you so much!

Maureen Dunne-McGraw

March 25, 2019

Thank you all for your kind and loving expressions of sympathy. It really means a lot to me and the kids. ❤

Maureen Dunne-McGraw

March 25, 2019

It's been 27 months and I miss you like crazy. You were a wonderful husband and an outstanding dad to all the kids. Still miss your presence daily. I love you.

Bridget Davis

December 1, 2018

Still missing you just as much as ever.

Bridget Davis

March 18, 2018

We love you. You are so missed.

Bridget Davis

December 15, 2017

Missing you so much!

Bridget Davis

August 22, 2017

Miss you so much!! Love you!

Maureen Dunne-McGraw

June 8, 2017

You are gone six months today. I can't tell you how much I miss you. You were the love of my life❤

Bridget David

June 4, 2017

Gavin John surfed this weekend! You'd be so happy to hear about It! Danny graduated 8th grade! We sure do miss you as these life events take place and we navigate them without you. Your absence is so tough. Love you! I am hoping heaven is as wonderful as you deserve!

Bridget Davis

May 28, 2017

We still miss you endlessly.

Bridget Davis

May 12, 2017

We miss you every moment of every day!

Bridget Davis

May 12, 2017

A little over 5 months later and your death still doesn't seem real. I miss you with every fiber of my being. You are loved beyond words!

Phil Collins

April 26, 2017

John inspired me to go into education with a simple question the summer after my junior year in college. He asked, if I ever thought about going into education. My initial answer was no because I had never considered it. He commented that he thought I would be good at it. After graduating from college, I thought about that conversation and decided to explore the idea. I spent 30+ years in education as a teacher, principal, assistant superintendent and superintendent. It was all because he asked the question. He was an inspiration! Phil Collins, Class of 1982

MICHAEL LOEHR

February 3, 2017

John and I went to high
school together. Because of height we set together. HE WAS MY MENTOR TO JOIN THE CHRISTIAN BROTHERS BUT I PULLED OUT AND DID NOT JOIN HIM. I WILL PRAY FOR HIM AS HE WAS THE MOST DEDICATED PERSON I EVER TALKED WITH.

December 12, 2016

Quick draw You taught us how to follow Gods will and how to love and teach. Thank you for all you have done. Jim McClain class of 1974

Donald Br. McGovern,cfc

December 12, 2016

Maureen and family, I offer my condolences on your great loss. John (Pat) and I ministered together at O'Dea High School in Seattle, WA. We became good friends and traveled together across the country. We stayed with my sister in St. Paul, a time that also gave John a chance to show me the neighborhood in which he grew up.

John was a good man and very fair in his dealing with others. Someone once asked me "What's he like." I said, "What you see is what you get." There were no two or more sides to John. He was friendly, upbeat and optimistic.

Patti Cusack

December 12, 2016

I remember when John was principal and he would come to the secretaries Christmas party no matter where it was being held. He would buy us all a round of drinks. Rest in peace.

Loretta Marcano

December 12, 2016

I did not know him, but my oldest daughter Kayla did. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great man.

Keith Pain

December 11, 2016

You have my deepest sympathy and prayers. When working as an adjunct instructor with John at the University of St. Francis, I found him to be an outstanding and very caring individual. He accomplished so much in our profession, left a great legacy, and he will be deeply missed.

James Moses

December 11, 2016

Maureen and McGraw family:

My sympathy and prayers at the passing of a great colleague. I knew John for only these past few years as a professor at Lewis University and the University of St. Francis. What a wonderful co-worker and friend he has been. John was dedicated to the preparation of successful future and current school administrators, a worthy and important vocation.
Rest in peace.

Jim Moses

Raven Fox

December 11, 2016

I am so sorry for your lost. Your family has my deepest condolences and are in my prayers. Mr. McGraw was my principal at Tinley Park in the 1990's. He was a wonderful principal and a nice man..

Robin Leikin-Pomeroy

December 10, 2016

My sincere condolences to the family of John McGraw. I enjoyed his kindness and positive personality throughout the years we worked together at Bremen.

Donald Cormier

December 9, 2016

After attending the seminary my freshman year, the school closed. It was my desire to continue my education at O'Dea. My parents and I were granted an interview with Br McGraw about 1 week after school had started and after the interview, he let me enroll. I remember how caring and understanding he was to my situation and my desire to attend O'Dea. He respected my vocation and supported me in my personal faith formation - several times we spent entire lunch periods talking about faith, service, and what it was to be and live Catholic. O'Dea was the right school for me and I will always be grateful to him for letting me attend. He was a good man and I'm saddened to hear of his passing. May his soul rest in peace.

Jim Antos

December 9, 2016

My prayers and condolences to the Dunne-McGraw family. John will be truly missed. He was always so very cordial to me and I treasured the time with John when he was principal at Brother Rice. A classy man, a mentor, a friend, a confidant are just a few of his attributes. May God bless his soul.

Jim Antos

Brother Michael Segvich

December 9, 2016

John was very kind and supportive to me as a fellow colleague and administrator. When I was Principal of St. Laurence, we were both members of an IHSA committee and he would go out of his way to make sure that as one of the few representatives of the private sector, my voice was heard. He also asked me when I was principal of Brother Rice to take in a Tinley Park student for a week so that the young man could graduate (the youngster had violated some policy). The young man was very nice and I made sure to visit with him every day and ask how things were going. I did that as a favor for John, but I was the one who felt that John had done a favor for me!

He was a good man.

My sincere thoughts and prayers are extended to the McGraw Family.

Michael S. Segvich, CFC

Jennifer Brower

December 9, 2016

He was very kind to me when he was principal at TPHS. I was a bullied kid and he really cared about me during that rough time. He will be missed. May his memory be a blessing.

Jean Lucas

December 9, 2016

I met John when he was an adjunct at Lewis University, he was such a pleasure to work with. His light shown so brightly, he had a smile and kind word for everyone. I am sure he will be missed by so many.

Mike Cline

December 9, 2016

A great man who knew the value of education and the true meaning of family. His sense of humor and unique style will be missed. Heaven just received one of the best!

Sewillar (Candy) Williams

December 9, 2016

Thank You John for helping me throughout my years @ Tinley Park High School. I will miss you coming through to say hello and asking about the wrapper (my daughter)

Gloria Varlotta

December 8, 2016

Dr.McGraw you were kind and understanding to me when life was very difficult. I will always be grateful to you. Rest in peace cherished principal and friend.

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