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Joseph McGrath Obituary
Indianapolis, IN - Joseph B. "Joe" McGrath, 67, of Indianapolis, passed away on October 12, 2018, surrounded by his family.
Joe was born on June 26, 1951 in Indianapolis to the late Richard and Frances McGrath. He graduated from Warren Central High School and was a member of the Indiana National Guard. Joe worked as a mechanic for the State Highway Commission and in the foundry at Ford Motor Company. Joe was dealt with burdens in his life that he learned to cope with, and he did so with grace and patience, and never complained. He was always positive, polite, and generous in giving compliments to other people and was always willing to help family, friends, and strangers. He was a good soul who will be remembered for his warmth and kindness towards others and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Timothy "Breeze" McGrath. He leaves behind his sister, Patty (Bill) Henrichs; sister-in-law, Lisa McGrath; along with nieces and nephews, Tyler (Emy) Henrichs, Jeremy McGrath, Kristin McGrath, Caitlin McGrath, Christopher McGrath, and Jennifer McGrath.
Friends and family are invited to gather from 4:00-8:00pm on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Flanner Buchanan- Washington Park East. A funeral service will take place, 2:00pm on Friday, October 19, 2018 at the funeral home. Joe will be laid to rest at Washington Park East Cemetery.
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Teresa
October 19, 2018
Joe was such a kind, gentle spirit. My favorite memories are of Friday nights at the McGraths watching Sammy Terry with Joe, Tim & Patty after eating White Castles...Or in the basement listening to Joe & Tim play guitars and singing along!
Jeffrey Redmon
October 17, 2018
I use to work with Joe at the Ford Plant back in the 70s. We hung out together & both of us loved cars.
October 16, 2018
To Joe's family, sorry for your loss. Jeremiah 29:11, 12 assures us that God is thinking thoughts of peace towards us, to give us a future and a hope, and that if we come and pray to Him, He will listen to us. May that bring you comfort at this difficult time.
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