JOHN McGRATH

McGRATH--John William, passed away on May 3rd. He was 90 years old. Better known as "Jack," he was the oldest child of Hugh and Marion McGrath. He grew up in New Rochelle, NY, graduated from The Canterbury School, Williams College and New York Law School. From 1955-1957, he served in the United States Army as a counterintelligence agent. He was a partner at the law firm Lane and Mittendorf; when he retired in 2019, he was of counsel at Gallagher Lagalante. Jack had a lifelong passion for politics. He was actively involved in many campaigns and served as Chief Advanceman for Governor Nelson Rockefeller in two presidential campaigns. An avid golfer, gardener, and baker, he served on committees at the University Club and was a Brother of Holland Lodge No. 8, F.A.&M. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Patricia Ogden McGrath; his son, John W. McGrath (Johanna); his three grandsons Hogan McGrath, Dylan Diouf, and Leo Diouf; his three stepchildren Alix Ogden, Alfred T. Ogden III, Fell Gray and their families; a brother Hugh McGrath and two sisters, Mary Elizabeth Hutcoe and Julianne McGrath. His daughter, Paula McGrath Diouf predeceased him. A service will be held on Tuesday, May 23 at 4pm at the Church of the Heavenly Rest, 1085 Fifth Ave. at 4pm. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to the Paul McGrath Scholarship Fund at The Canterbury School, 101 Aspetuck Avenue, New Milford, CT 06776.