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Catherine McGrath Obituary

McGRATH - Catherine T., on October 12, 2008, of Manhasset, NY. Loving sister of Frank, John, Laurence and the late Stephen. Devoted aunt to many nieces, nephews as well as great-nieces and nephews. Calling hours at The Fairchild Funeral Chapel, 1570 Northern Blvd., Manhasset on Wednesday 3-5 and 7-9pm. Funeral Mass Thursday 11am St. Mary's RC Church, Manhasset with interment to follow in St. John's Cemetery, Middle Village, NY. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Francis Hospital, Roslyn, NY.

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Published by Newsday on Oct. 14, 2008.

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Steve Wilson

October 15, 2008

Fr. Jack,
Although we cannot be with you, be assured that our thoughts and prayers are with you, Frank, and Laurence.

Steve, Mary, Colleen, Molly and Sean

Fred Kramer

October 14, 2008

My prayers are with you, John.

Loretta Zimmer (Lewis)

October 14, 2008

With kind condolences. Is the same Catherine that worked at NY Telephone Co. in Lynbrook, NY. If so, I worked with her & I'm curious to know.

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