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James McGrady Obituary
In addition to his loving and devoted mother, he leaves behind his step father, Raymond Auteri; two sons, Jacob and Jonathan; his older brother, Raymond McGrady Jr. (Jennifer Lloyd-McGrady); and younger sister, Nikki Brooks (Larry Brooks); nieces and nephews, Leland, Jewel, Phoebe and Leo (due to arrive in November), and extended family. James was preceded in death by his father, Ray; his maternal grandparents, Ruth Moore and Robert Mills; maternal aunt and uncle, Sylvia Jones and Robert Mills Jr.; and paternal aunt, Mary Irvine.
There will be a private celebration of life memorial held on September 18, 2022 from 3-6 pm. Please reach out to the immediate family for further details. In lieu of flowers, the family asks to please donate to your local homeless shelter or drug and alcohol rehabilitation center, in James memory.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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