Calling Hours: 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 pm Thursday, September 5, 2013
Mass: 10 am Friday, September 6, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Church, Bronxville
In Lieu of Flowers Donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project wwwoundedwarriorproject.org
Anthony “Tony” McGrath, of Bronxville, NY (formerly Galway, Ireland), age 82, who considered himself to be the luckiest man in the world, lived passionately and courageously until sunset on August 29, 2013.He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Moira (Lally); seven children, Eileen (Mark Needham), Mary (Daniel Casco), Geannine (Richard Allen), Caroline (Mark DeMarco), Brian, Sean and Martin (Daniela Gallo); ten grandchildren, Tony, Callie, Alison, Patrick, Kiera, Julia, Kevin, Jack, Thomas, and Michael, who affectionately referred to him as “Sluggy”; sister, Philomena (Ireland); brothers, Pete (NY), Frank and Brother Alph (both of Ireland), and countless nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.Tony was a humble and spiritual man, who embraced people and life, greeting all with a huge smile, sparkling eyes, a firm handshake and a quick wit. He cherished spending time with family and friends, dancing the night away with his wife and playing many rounds of golf, especially at Knollwood Country Club. As an innovative and skilled businessman, Tony treated all with respect and integrity and rarely encountered a problem that couldn’t be solved or a deal that couldn’t be closed.Calling hours will be held at McGrath & Son Funeral Home, Bronxville, NY, on Thursday, September 5, 2013, from 2-4 and 6-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Joseph’s Church, Bronxville, NY on Friday, September 6, 2013, at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org
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