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John "Jim" McGrady Jr.
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He was a student at Peck School, Morristown Beard School and graduated from Colorado Mountain College.
Jim was born in Summit, NJ but grew up on Morristown, NJ. He was a life long carpenter and a member of the NJ Carpenter Union, Local 620.
He loved hunting and fishing, spending many a day doing both, with his father. He was a wealth of knowledge. He could tell you what fish taste good and how to catch it. Jim was an avid hockey player in his younger days. He played on many teams from high school to college.
Jim could really tell a joke. You always listened seriously, then half way through, he broke into his infectious belly laugh and you knew he had you.
He had a big heart and was always kind. They loved him at his home in Mt. Arlington Senior Living. When his "famous" blue truck, which sat out front for 7 years, was moved, 25 residents waved goodbye with tears in their eyes.
Jim is survived by his sisters, Nancy Hare (Michael) of Bellvue, CO, Sue Fodor (Paul) of Newton, NJ and Karen Kyegaard of Toms River, NJ.
He was predeceased by his sister Maureen DuPont (Frank) of California, his parents; John James McGrady and Morjorie McGrady.
He was a special man, friend and brother & will be missed by many.
A service will be held at a later date.
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Diane Platt
July 14, 2025
Jim taught me how to split wood, change the oil in my car, gut a deer and smoke it.
He taught me how to shoot skeet as well as a 410. He taught me how to trout fish at our favorite spot at Tucker´s farm on Washington Valley Rd. He taught me how to ice fish on Mt. Hope pond where we would also ice skate. He taught me how to deep sea fish, crab and dock a boat. He taught me how to canoe, camp and hike.
Jim´s adventuresome self will always live on through me as well his silly jokes and laughter. He showed me what a true gentleman was. I am so grateful to have known him, but most importantly LOVE him
Mary Walsh
July 13, 2025
My memories of "Jimmy John" go back to the time he was born in 1956.
Living next door to the McGrady family for my first nine years remain in my mempory as a true "Once upon a time" part of my life. To have the "sisters" I never had living next door and a 'second' mother as well was truly wonderful
The memory of the Christmas Eve Jimmy John was born stands out in my mind after all of these years as a favorite memory-one I share every Christmas. I am sorry I did not share it at the memorial but I will share it here.
My love and condolences to all the family.
Love,
"Mamie" (Mary Walsh)
https://dearbabyboomer.blogspot.com/2016/01/christmas-eve-1956.html
john
July 11, 2025
JIM is my friend for life, he was a kind , gentle, loyal friend to have. He was avid out door sportsman, that was good at anything he tried , and very talented craftsman. I am proud to call him my friend and will miss his jokes, and great point of view in life . There is a mass at Christ the king church on Dec 22 at 9am for his life friendship and pray for his eternal peace.
Barbara Camisa Schnepp
July 5, 2025
So sorry to hear of Jim´s passing. I have many wonderful memories in my teen years,with the Mcgrady family Maureen, Nancy, Sue and Karen and Jim and of course they´re wonderful parents. Margie and John. Hold onto the wonderful memories until you´ll be able to see your dear Jim, and loved ones again. Thanks for all the great memories. Barbara (Camisa) Schnepp
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