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Dear friends in Christ,
I am very grateful for all who have reached out to me by text message and by email. It has been overwhelming.  I cannot respond to them all individually; I hope you understand.  We still have a number of things to complete for our preparations for dad, but his obituary is below.  Arrangements are by 
Paul L. Murphy and Sons Funeral Home (remembrances can be made on dad’s obituary page).  As you can see, the wake and funeral will take place at St. Francis in Phelps on Friday and Saturday in Phelps.  (Please wear mask and observe social distancing.) 
Our family is appreciative of all the prayers and support.

God bless you all,
Fr. Mickey McGrath

Obituary of William F. McGrath Sr.

William F. McGrath Sr., (Bill)
Passed peacefully surrounded by his family Dec. 31.  Born in Rochester, NY, Dec. 19, 1929 to Louis G. and Anna E. McGrath.
Bill was a combat Army Veteran of the Korean War, was a member the VFW and the American Legion and was proud to be a part of Honor Flight.  He was a faithful Roman Catholic, a dedicated Cursillista, and a member of the Knights of Columbus.  He was a dedicated provider who was proud of his family and supported them in their many and diverse endeavors. We are grateful for his fidelity and dedication to us all. 
Predeceased by: his daughter, Colleen Theresa; sisters, Alice L. (Ed McNiel, Joe Aliano), Ann M. Lockwood (Donald); brothers, Robert L. and Charles B. (Kay) McGrath. Bill is survived by his 9 surviving children: Margaret “Peggy” (Chuck) Abell, Gregory (Rene), Rev. William F “Mickey” McGrath Jr, Sean (Elizabeth), Daniel (Tracy), Eireann (Michael) Wells, Michael (Heather) McGrath, Devin and Jeremiah.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Kay (White), his sister-in-law, Dolores, brother-in-law, Paul; 21 grandchildren: Bobbie Anne Abson; Noah and Ethan Beers; Jonah, Emma and Colleen McGrath; Breanne and Madison McGrath; Joseph, Helena, John, Michael, Lily, Anna and Maria McGrath; Cassidy and Abigail McGrath; Maegan, Brendan, Jacob and Audrey Wells; and step-granddaughter, Daya Simpson and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish, 
124 Evergreen St., Rochester, NY 14605.
Calling hours will be in St. Francis Church in Phelps, NY. Friday, Jan. 8, from 4:00-7:00 PM. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial, St. Francis Church, Phelps, NY, Sat. Jan. 9 at 10:00 AM. Private reception.
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  • Home
  • Donation Page for Rochester Cursillo
  • What Is Cursillo?
    • Pre-Cursillo Address for New Applications
    • Rochester Cursillo Brochure
  • Events
    • School of Leaders
    • Ultreya Schedule
  • Duties of a Sponsor
  • Secretariat
  • Step by Step
  • Prayer Requests
  • Women's 89 Cursillo, at Notre Dame.
  • How to still have your group meetings
  • Secretariat Information
  • Palanca-day of prayer
  • Upcoming Events
  • Current Newsletter Page
  • Men's 95 Cursillo Aug. 17 - Aug. 20 2023 at Notre Dame.
  • Message from Fr. Mickey McGrath
  • Newsletters for Archive