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Born in Boston and a lifelong resident of Saugus, Sean was the son of the late Paul and Dorothy (O'Hara) McGrath. He was a senior security officer with the Massachusetts General Hospital police where he worked for 29 years. Sean enjoyed family, friends, wildlife photography, antiquing, and football.
Sean is survived by his five siblings, Paul F. McGrath, Jr. and his wife BethAnn of NJ, Sheila Firth and her fiancé Timothy Eckles of Peabody, Timothy McGrath and his wife Rita of AL, Christopher McGrath of Nahant and Jamie McGrath of Saugus; his cherished niece and nephew, Ashley and Robert Firth; his aunt, Patricia O'Hara DiGenio of Newmarket, NH; and his longtime friend, Meredith Pitzi. He was predeceased by many aunts and uncles. Sean is also survived by other nieces and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Sean's memory may be made to Tunnels to Towers @t2t.org.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., SAUGUS on Thursday from 4 – 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held from the funeral home on Friday at 9:30 a.m. followed by a funeral mass in Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Summer St., Saugus at 10:30 a.m.
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Stan Wasserman
July 22, 2025
Sean was the consummate security guy the medical team would want to see coming down the hospital hallway or the emergency ward responding to a security event! Authoritative in a calming demeanor able to diffuse many complex confrontations in the years we worked at MGH.
He was a great friend over the years. Know that he cared for others over his own well being as well. Will miss.
Karl Hanson, Chester, Maine
June 27, 2025
I worked with Sean for many years at MGH. He was a great person. Always laughing. He will sadly be missed.
Sara Fisher
June 26, 2025
I will always remember and cherish Sean´s kindness, sincerity and wonderful humor. He was a rare human being who touched my life.
Cami Lampert & Victor Pitzi
June 23, 2025
Sean had a close friendship with our daughter Meredith and through her we were fortunate to meet this very special young man. WE are deeply saddened by this loss, but feel certain he will remain in the arms of the Lord until he meets his friends and loved ones once again!
Rest in peace kind and gentle man: Cami Lampert & Victor Pitzi
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James Keane
June 23, 2025
To Chris, and all Sean´s family and friends, condolences on the loss of a great guy. Sean and I were coworkers at MGH REVERE as police and security. All enjoyed working with Sean especially my uncle Robert who was Seans´ partner on their evening shift. Close your eyes and remember his smile, smirk and witty/sarcastic reply which was always apropos. At Ease my friend and go with God.
Kay Cody Sexton
June 23, 2025
Condolences to all of the Mc Grath Family and to his Aunt Patty. So sorry to hear this sad news. God Bless . Kay Sexton.
Bob Wilker
June 23, 2025
RIP My Friend You Will Be Missed
Will Baron
June 22, 2025
One of the funniest humans I´ve ever known. Sean could lock onto a single thing about you and tear you to shreds with one liners, always in a humorous way and you couldn´t help but laugh. A tough, tough guy that worked extremely hard. Always "squared away" as he would say. I think Sean invented the term "bud" and he was the definition of one to everyone close to him. And there was a soft side to him too. In recent years I would be in awe of his nature photography. He took some truly breathtaking photos. I remember one time telling him how talented he was and he simply replied "It´s just a hobby bud. Thanks. I really like it." I´ll miss you more than you could have possibly realized.....Bud.
Eric Johnson
June 22, 2025
Sean was a solid man, It was a privilege to call him a friend. Sean helped and touched so many lives whether at MGH or outside of work. I will always remember Sean´s sharp wit during our daily interactions. Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. To the whole McGrath family, please be comforted to know that Seans spirit lives on in our memories.
Carolyn Catinazzo
June 21, 2025
Sean, I am so devastated with this news. You were always a ray of sunshine. You were kind, professional and friendly.
Chris, life won´t be the same without him but know how many hearts he touched.
M condolences to the McGrath family.
I am a nurse at MGH, fortunate to have worked with him both in Revere and Boston. I had the utmost respect for Sean. May he rest easy.
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