BORN

1934

DIED

2018

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Gillooly Funeral Home

126 Walpole Street

Norwood, Massachusetts

John McGrath Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 8, 2018.

McGRATH, John E., lifelong resident of Norwood, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2018. He was 83 years of age.
Born in Norwood, son of the late Richard and Ellen (Collins) McGrath. He was a proud U.S. Airforce veteran. John was a member of the Norwood Knights of Columbus for over 50 years and a member of the Romeo Club. He loved to travel and enjoyed many trips to Las Vegas and Nashville which were 2 of his favorite places. His first and most loved pastime was spending time with his family, and he was an avid fan of all sports.
Beloved husband of Pauline (Girard) McGrath; loving father of Jeanne McGrath of Norwood and her fiancé Bill Edmondson, John McGrath and his wife Debra of Mansfield, and Patricia Provencal of Merrimack, NH. Cherished grandfather of Shannon and Kaitlin McGrath and Alyssa and Ryan Provencal; devoted brother of Helen Pruell and her late husband Frank of Walpole, Richard "Red" McGrath and his wife Eleanor of Centerville, and the late Robert and his wife Irene, whom survives of Milton. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, January 14th from 10:00am-1:00pm in the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole Street (Rte. 1A), Norwood, followed by a memorial service at 1:00pm. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in memory of John E. McGrath may be made to the Neely Center for Clinical Cancer Research, 800 Washington Street, PO Box 245, Boston, MA 02111.

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January 13, 2018

John, your great sense of humor that always had us laughing no matter where we were, will always put a smile on our face and keep you close in our hearts forever. RIP, Barbara & Joe Civitarese

January 11, 2018

Christine Palomba-Smith

Sending my love and deepest sympathies for the passing and uncle John. I adored him greatly, and will always remember him fondly. He was the patriarch of a wonderful family. RIP uncle John.

January 10, 2018

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Stevie and Janet Girard

John,
You were not only our brother in law, you were a special friend to both of us. The memories and all the laughs will stay with us forever. RIP our friend ❤❤

January 9, 2018

Patti Provencal

Our love for you is forever. Miss you so much Dad but I know you are in peace

January 9, 2018

Carol Girard

Our thoughts and prayers are with a beautiful family.
John will always be remembered for being a Great Husband,Dad,Grandfather and Friend. RIP. You will be missed❤

January 9, 2018

Patti Provencal

Dad, where do I start? You were the best father a child could ever ask for. You taught us all so much about life, love and laughter -- always the laughter! That's what I will miss the most -- your sense of humor and love you had for your grandchildren. You will NEVER be out of our hearts or thoughts -- not for one second! I know you are watching over us all and saving us all a seat for when we join you again. Love you so much, your baby girl, Patti.

January 9, 2018

An n and Dick Rau

Pauline, We are so very sorry to hear of John's passing. He was such a nice guy and always so upbeat. God bless.ok

Ann and Dick Rau

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