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Rita McGrath Obituary

Rita M. McGrath (nee O'Donnell) age 90 of Orland Park; beloved wife of the late Martin. Loving mother of Kathy McGrath, Colleen (Gregory) Mather and the late Michael (Kathleen) McGrath. Devoted grandmother of Kathleen and Molly Mather, Sean (Samantha) and Daniel (Michelle) McGrath. Great-grandmother of Michael, Callan and William.Funeral Saturday February 11th, 10:15am from RICHARD J MODELL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen to St. Michael Church, Mass 11am. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Friday February 10th, 3pm to 8pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Christian Brothers of Ireland in memory of Rita are appreciated. 708-301-3595 or rjmodellfh.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Feb. 8, 2023.

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Thomas Kwiatkowski

February 8, 2023

Dear McGrath family, I wrote a condolence not long ago about your dad Marty who was my supervising teacher at The Hurley in 1968. Barb and I now express our sympathy on the loss your mom of Rita. We became such friends of your parents that we would stop by your home to visit on a regular basis. Marty not only inspired me with his love of education but lead me to be an elementary school principal also. I know your parents didn´t plan to be leaders of youth but they were. God bless Marty and Rita as they are back together. Their legacy lives on in the hearts and minds of the people they touched during their lives. Barb and I salute the McGrath family and share in your grief. sincerely Tom and Barb Kwiatkowski.

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10

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

RICHARD J MODELL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES/HOMER GLEN

12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

Feb

11

Service

RICHARD J MODELL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES/HOMER GLEN

12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

Feb

11

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. Michael Church

14327 Highland, Orland Park, IL 60462

Feb

11

Interment

12:45 p.m.

Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

6001 111th Street, Worth, IL 60482

Funeral services provided by:

Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Homer Glen

12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

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