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JOSEPH McGRATH Obituary
JOSEPH F. Jan. 1, 2010 beloved husband of Mary E. (nee Somerset). Devoted father of Patrick J. (Patricia), Mary A., Margaret A. Uhrich (Michael) and Nancy E. O'Neill (David). Loving grandfather of Casey and George Uhrich, Brendan and Nancy Margaret Stivaletti and Ana McGrath. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thurs. eve. 7-9 P.M. at WACKERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 8060 Verree Rd., Phila. PA 19111 and Friday 8:30 A.M. at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, Euclid Ave and Carriage Way, Warrington, PA 18976 followed by Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cem. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory to The Salvation Army, 701 N. Broad St., Phila., Pa 19123 would be appreciated.
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Cathy Kelly
January 22, 2010
Dear Mary,
I was so shocked to hear Joe passed. He had an awesome smile and a contagious laugh and I know he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Cathy Kelly
Terry Carson
January 10, 2010
Dear Mary and Family:
Devon, Sara and I were so sorry to hear of your loss. The girls and I loved seeing you and Joe at Mom and Dad's. Joe's harty laugh is vividly eached in our minds and I smile whenever I think you and Joe. Joe will be missed greatly by our family because we consider you both an extension of our family.
January 8, 2010
Even though we had the opportunity to be together a few times, they were memorable ones and we enjoyed having you at our home and seeing you at Frank's and Mary Ann's. How I wish we didn't let time pass by and that we weren't together more. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mary.
God bless you and your family,
Jim and Janice LaGreco
Smithville, NJ
The Murphy Family
January 7, 2010
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Sr. Colleen Dougherty
January 7, 2010
Dear Mary and Family,
What s GREAT man! What a GREAT loss!
My sympathy and prayers are with you.
Everytime I think of Joe all I can hear is his wonderful laugh! Now he and my uncle(Doc) are celebrating in heaven! Can't you just hear the ruckus and laughter they are causing? God is probably asking "Who let these two get together?" May his love and all you shared together enfold you with the peace and joy he is experiencing! And don't forget ALL that he can and will do for you NOW!
God will surely have a sore ear!
My prayers and sympathy,
Sr. Colleen Dougherty. IHM
Lois Bob Jones
January 6, 2010
Mary and Family,
To know Joe was to love him. His love of life and family and friends was unending. All who knew Joe will miss him a great deal. We will miss our get-togethers where he was always ready with a great story that you could not help but laugh at. He will truly truly be missed. Condolences, prayers and much love is sent yourway.
Dennis Gallagher
January 6, 2010
Aunt Mary, Patrick, Margaret, Mary and Nancy,
I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Joe was such a great man…truly loved by everyone who knew him. When I remember him I think of someone who was the epitome of a “man’s man” and a devoted loving family man. I’ve no doubt the pain and sense of loss you all feel now is profound but please know that with time the pain subsides, somewhat, and all that will remain are wonderful memories of a man who touched so many people in such a positive way. God Bless. Nephew/Cousin, Dennis
Kathleen Heil
January 6, 2010
Dear McGrath Family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Joe was a wonderful man!! May God bless each of you with peace in your hearts.
Sincerely,
Dr Degon, Kathleen and Billie
Sheila & Lester Weiss
January 5, 2010
Dear Mary and Family,
We were very sad to learn of Joe's passing. The few times we spent with him, left quite an impression on us.
He was a fine family man, loving husband, father and grandfather.
He will be truly missed, and will live always in the memories of those who knew and loved him.
Our deepest and most heart felt sympathy.
Sheila and Lester Weiss
Jim Smith
January 5, 2010
McGrath Family,
Joan and I were shocked to learn of your recent loss. Joe was wonderful man his devotion to his family was evident in his character. Those of us who had the experience in spending some time with Joe quickly realized that he had two loves…his family and firefighting. I spent many nights talking and listening to Joe express his unimaginable devotion for the art of firefighting
He was so well liked that it seems hard to believe he is no longer with us. Those of us who loved him so much will mourn his passing, but he will never be forgotten.
Joe we will miss you!
Sincerely,
Jim and Joan Smith
Jayne Taylor
January 5, 2010
Dearest Mary and Family,
We were so surprised to hear about Joe. My heart and prayers go with you today and always. Joe was an exceptional person, from firefighting days to present. He truly blessed us every day with a smile, a short story, always praising his family, and just full of life. Today, we are saddened, but we will take a little piece of Joe and continue a tradition of family first. Thank you for the time we had with him. May you rest in peace, Joe.
Weiss Kiddie Shop
Barbara Boron
January 5, 2010
Mary and Family,
We were so sorry and shocked to hear about Joe's death. He was such a great guy. He always made us laugh, when he told stories about his wonderful wife and family.He will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Barbara Boron Weiss Kiddie Shop
Patty Capitol-Tec
January 4, 2010
Joe was our bank runner and he will surely be missed. I used to like when he came in early and sat and talked with me and shared stories about his firefighting days and his wonderful family in which he speaked highly of. I will miss Joe and my prayers and condolences are with his family at this time I am so sorry for your loss.
Barbara Leidy
January 4, 2010
Nancy and Family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. He was so funloving and cheerful as I remember him on your wedding day. I'm sure you will all miss him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
S. B.
January 4, 2010
Joe was a kind and friendly man and I am saddened to know that he has been taken from this earth. He will be missed. To his family and friends: May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Jennifer Webb
January 4, 2010
I feel the deepest sorrow for the family and friends of Joe. I will miss the fire fighting stories and butter cake. Rest in Peace, Joe!
January 4, 2010
Aunt Mary, Patrick, Mary, Margaret and Nancy----
I am so sorry. Uncle Joe was a great man and his legacy of love and laughter lives on through all of you.
Much love
Mary Catherine
Harry & Sally Winkelspecht
January 4, 2010
You will be missed by all that knew him Mary and family our
condolences at this time of sorrow.
Sally & Wink
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