Peter J. McGrath Jr.

Peter J. McGrath Jr.

Billerica, devoted husband, father
and grandfather; 73

BILLERICA -- Peter J. McGrath Jr., 73, of Billerica, died Monday morning, April 19th. He was the husband of Carol (McDonough) McGrath with whom he was married for 42 years. He is survived by a loving daughter Karen Geary and her husband Ted of Newburyport MA, a loving son Daniel McGrath of Billerica, two grandchildren Kathleen Maeve Geary and Aidan Peter Geary, both of Newburyport;
Born December 8, 1936, the son Peter J. McGrath, Sr. of Qunicy and the late Marcella (Cronin) McGrath, he was raised in Watertown MA and was a graduate of Watertown High School., Worcester Academy and Boston College. An avid BC football fan, he enjoyed going to games with his best friend Jerry O'Shea.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.

Before retiring, Peter was a Director of Operations for Honeywell/Bull in Lawrence, Brighton and Billerica for over 28 years.

In addition, his survivors include a sister and brother-in-law Susan and James Duggan of Middleboro, a brother John McGrath of Springfield. and many nieces and nephews
A true gentleman, devoted husband, father and grandfather, Peter will be missed by his family and many friends.

MCGRATH -- April 19, 2010. Peter J. McGrath Jr., of Billerica, husband of Carol (McDonough) McGrath. Friends may call at the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME, 276 PAWTUCKET ST. at Fletcher from 4 to 8 P.M. Wednesday. His Funeral Mass will take place at ST. THERESA CHURCH IN BILLERICA on Thursday morning at 11 o'clock. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, kindly make contributions to the Lowell Humane Society, 951 Broadway St. Lowell, MA 01854. Arrangements by Funeral Directors John W. Crane and James F. O'Donnell, Jr. (978 or 866) 458-8768.