Joseph "Josie" McGrath

Joseph "Josie" McGrath

Joseph McGrath Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gibbons Family Funeral Home, Ltd. - Chicago on Oct. 16, 2025.

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Joseph McGrath, 76, native of Glynsk, Carna, Co. Galway, Ireland. beloved partner of the late Patricia Bolin loving son of the late Joseph and Nora McGrath nee Connelly; cherished brother of the late John, Mary Gannon, and Barbara Moran; fond uncle Kathleen (Brian) Haff, Nora (Dave) Hansen, Barbie Gannon, Patrick Gannon, Thomas (Roma) Moran, Brian (Chrissy) Moran, and Kevin (Calli McPeek) Moran; great uncle of Hailey Haff, Katelyn Hansen, Jacqueline Haff, Joseph Hansen and Felix Moran; Funeral Saturday 10:30 AM from Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. (1/2 Block East of Austin) to St. Pascal Church. Mass 11 AM. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3-8 PM. For info 773-777-3944 or www.GFFH.com

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Ann Hastings

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So sorry to hear of Josie´s passing. He is in the loving arms of Jesus now. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family on this very sad occasion.

Paul Connolly

October 18, 2025

On behalf of the members of the Laborers' Union, Local #4 , I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Josies'loved ones. Rest in peace brother.

Páraic & Lelia Gorham, Dublin

October 17, 2025

We are sorry to hear of Josie´s passing and send his nieces and nephews our prayerful condolences. Rest in perfect peace Josie and may the Angels lead you into Paradise where your parents and siblings await you.

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