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JAMES JOHN "JIMMY" McGRATH
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JAMES JOHN "JIMMY"
Suddenly on Sunday, February 4, 2018. Beloved husband of Cathy McGrath; loving father of Allison and Katie McGrath; cherished son of Jim and Rita McGrath; loving brother of Krissy (Jeff) Bright and Mark (Jen) McGrath and the late Kelli McGrath; loving uncle of Jimmy and Alexa McGrath. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Jimmy was a Respiratory Therapist for many years at Pulmonary Health Services. He was an avid fisherman and sports fan. He loved to vacation with his family in Topsail Island, NC. He will be deeply missed. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Wednesday, February 7, 2018, from 2-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Thursday morning at 9:00. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Francis of Assisi Church at 10:00 a.m. Please send condolences to:
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Aunt Anita & Uncle Denny, Jackie & Joe Ostrowski
February 8, 2018
May you know that our hearts go out to you in this, your time of deepest sorrow. We loved Jimmy and thought that he was a wonderful guy. He was so kind and caring, and he had a great sense of humor. We love you Cathy, and we love and miss the girls. Hold on dearly to your memories of Jim, your beloved guardian angel.
Roger Moorman
February 8, 2018
Very sorry for your loss. Went to OLSH with Jimmy, really enjoyed the basketball days. In our thoughts and prayers.
Joey Budd
February 8, 2018
I was shocked and saddened by the news. I haven't seen Jimmy since high school but lived down the street from him and his family. Prayers to his family. --Joey Budd
Rosa (Romano) Lanuka
February 8, 2018
My sincerest sympathy! I was saddened by the news. I graduated from OLSH with Jimmy. Love and prayers to his family.
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Dominic and Mimma Lagana
February 7, 2018
Our Sincere Condolences,to the whole Family. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all,May God Give all of you Strength and Courage, through this very difficult time,Jimmys gone to a better place,but the pain in your hearts remains forever,God Bless your family.R.I.P.JIMMY.
February 7, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kevin & Linda and Family
February 7, 2018
We send our deepest sympathy.
Words can't express.
Jimmy was always full of love, always joking, and always smiling.
He will be sadly missed.
We love you and our praying for you.
February 7, 2018
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
February 7, 2018
Our heartfelt condolences to you.
Andy and Mary Spanoudakis
Betty Cetnarowski
February 6, 2018
Cathy....My sincere sympathies to you and your family. I didn't really know your husband, but worked with you at St. Mortiz a few years ago. Donna had emailed me and let me know....I am so glad she did. God Bless you and your family during this time.
Rick, Patty, Jordan, & Jesse Pfaff
February 6, 2018
One of the kindest and most genuine people we have had the privilege to know. His constant smile and warm, caring demeanor will be missed. Our love and prayers are with with Cathy, Ally, and Katie and the rest of the family.
Erika Stull
February 6, 2018
I am so very sorry for your loss and cannot imagine this pain! You were all blessed with such a wonderful man in your life and he will always be the angel right by your side! Sincerely Miss Stull
Patti Mangan-Suzio
February 6, 2018
I want to express my deepest sympathies to the McGrath family. I am so saddened to learn of Jimmy's passing. May the love of family and friends bring you comfort. May your memories of times spent with Jimmy sustain you. May the angels lead him into paradise; may the martyrs receive him at his arrival and lead him to the holy city Jerusalem. May choirs of angels receive him and with Lazarus, once a poor man, may he have eternal rest. You are all in my prayers.
February 6, 2018
Jimmy, Rita Mark and team. .we are so sorry for your loss.
Somehow things become so unimaginable. Jimmy was a great man that you should be proud of. We appreciated all you folks did for my dad. .big part of our lives for so many years. May God take him in his arms and hold him tight.
We are with you . .always.
Joe Martha . .and all of our Alloy team!
Love. .
Dominic,and Mimma Lagana
February 6, 2018
Our Sincere Condolences, no words can express a Death of a child,May God Give your family Strength and Courage to get through this very difficult time R.I.P.JIMMY.
Dori Capretti
February 6, 2018
We are all mourning our loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jim's family.
Judy B.
February 6, 2018
My deepest condolences to the Family at this very difficult time. May the comfort of our Loving Creator be with you. Isa. 41:1O,13.
McGrath
February 6, 2018
Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow. Our hearts go out to all of you through this difficult time. Sharing in your sorrow and sending our deepest condolences for your family's loss. May your memories give you peace and comfort. We love you!
Rege, Jocelyn and Brittany
Joe Mammarelli
February 6, 2018
Jimmy. .Rita. .Mark and your team. ..we are so sorry for your loss. My heart is broken for your entire family. Know that Jimmy was a dear friend and truly appreciated all he did for my family. May God take him in his arms and take him home. I'm sure my dad is having a chat with him. .maybe even having a cigar together!?
Joe and Martha Mammarelli and the entire Alloy Oxygen Family! Salute'
Donna Livolsi
February 6, 2018
To the family of Jimmy...We are deeply saddened by the loss of Jimmy who we considered to be our friend in and out of the workplace. May he rest in peace. Alice Thomas and Donna Livolsi.
Sandy Pirnik
February 6, 2018
My Dear Jim, Rita, Kathy and family:
Words are never adequate to express the sorrow we feel at your loss. I will remember Jimmy's wonderful smile and laugh and all of your family's help with our patients. Andy and I send you our love and condolences on this tragic loss.
Jane May
February 6, 2018
Cathy, Alli and Katie, I am so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of you.
Robert Shellenberger
February 6, 2018
My deepest sympathy to the McGrath family.
Karen Torris
February 6, 2018
I will be forever grateful that you touched my life and became such a great friend. No one made me laugh like you did, nor was there a more genuine person as you. I will miss you. RIP Jimmy, heaven just became a better place. To your wife Cathy and the rest of the family you have my deepest of sympathy for your loss <3
Debby Marx-Spiegel
February 6, 2018
You will be missed Jimmy! So many memories of my childhood include u: walking to school, playing Release, Worm Wrestle, trick or treating for hours and so much more! You and ur family were a huge part of my life as we grew up on Ruxton Street...my 2nd family! Give ur little sister Kelli a kiss and many hugs from me and Timmy, let DJ know he's thought of often as well!!! Someday we'll play Release in Heaven ❤
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