William J McGrath's obituary , Passed away on January 1, 2025 in Medford, Massachusetts

William J McGrath

January 1, 2025

Medford, Massachusetts

William J McGrath's obituary , Passed away on January 1, 2025 in Medford, Massachusetts

Funeral arrangement under the care of
George L Doherty Funeral Service

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William J McGrath Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved William J McGrath of Medford, Massachusetts, who passed away, on January 1, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William J McGrath to show support.

In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor William's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that his spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.

He was predeceased by: his former wife Bridget "Tess" McGrath; his parents, Williams J. McGrath, Sr. of Knockanore and Nora McGrath of Gortnaglogh; and his sister Eileen McGrath of Springfield. He is survived by: his child Claire McGrath of Malden; his sister Maureen Tardelli (John) of Medford; his siblings-in-law, Patricia Sweet of England and Marié O Sullivan of Ireland; and his wife Bridget O Sullivan. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews.

Visitation was held on Friday, January 17th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the George L. Doherty Funeral Home (855 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144). A funeral service was held on Friday, January 17th 2025 at 12:30 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either Friends of Medford Basketball 40 Daniels St. Medford, MA 02155 or to The Yawkey Foundation's Youth & Amateur Athletics Support Program 990 Washington Street, Suite 315 Dedham, MA 02026.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
George L Doherty Funeral Service



Fri

Jan 17

Visitation

George L. Doherty Funeral Home
855 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144

Fri

Jan 17

Funeral service

George L. Doherty Funeral Home
855 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144

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