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John McGrath Obituary
West Irondequoit: Saturday, September 29, 2007 at the age of 98 and 361 days. Pre-deceased by his loving wife of 70 years, Josephine; brother, Roger Huff; sister, Helen Riley; grandchildren, Sarah Radell and Kenneth McGrath; daughter-in-law, Gail Pugsley McGrath; son-in-law, Ralph Radell. He is survived by his children, Richard (Judi), James (Joan), John (Ellie), Barbara Radell, Mary (John) Sleight; grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. John was a longtime resident of West Irondequoit and for the last seven years, Chapel Oaks at St. Anns. He was a lifelong member of Ridgemont Country Club and former RDGA golf champion. He was an usher for 50 years at St. Margaret Mary Church. John had a wonderful zest for life, he loved the game of golf, his friends and family. He had a wonderful sense of humor and will be deeply missed. Sincere gratitude to his caregivers from Traditions in Caring.
His family will receive friends MONDAY 4-7 pm at the funeral home. Friends are invited to meet the family TUESDAY 1:00 PM at ST. ANNS HOME CHAPEL for his funeral mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to School Of The Holy Childhood, 100 Groton Parkway, Rochester, NY 14623.
PAUL W. HARRIS FUNERAL HOME 570 Kings Highway So. 544-2041
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Beverly O'Brien
October 4, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the family of "Mr Mcgrath",a shining example of a father, who with his beautiful wife raised a family who became a part of my history with fond memories of each one of them.
Sincerly,
Beverly (Bunny Totah) O'Brien
Boca Raton, Florida
Nicolas Redanty II
September 30, 2007
On behalf of the Mohawk Yacht Club
we as a membership extend our deepest sympathies to the
John McGrath family.
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