Stephen McGratty

I first met Steve at the College of the Holy Cross when we were both in our 3rd and 4th years and we became good friends. Then we discovered that we were both intending to enroll at law school at the U of Michigan, so we arranged to become roommates for the first two years. We shared many experiences, participated in the social life at the same law fraternity, shared our mutual love of the piano in the Dining Hall, and sweated through the course load together.
Steve was an usher in our wedding party and we continued to share our life experiences throughout our careers, and shared visits in Cleveland, Grosse Pointe, and more recently in Naples. I recall fondly meeting "Muffin" when she was a charming young girl, (she still is charming, of course) and spending time with him and Therese at their Grosse Pointe home. He always spoke fondly of his sons and daughters and their families.
It was my distinct privilege to know Steve and all his family. He will never be forgotten by me or by anyone who knew him.

Steve was, in his own words, "my best customer", a sentiment I would have to agree with. I will miss his clever sense of humor. My heart goes out to the family. It was truly a joy to know Steve.

I will always remember how much Stephen loved to play the piano at American House. His kindness to others really stood out. God bless you Stephen