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Daniel McGrath Obituary

Daniel J. McGrath, 61; beloved husband of the late Katherine nee Graham; loving father of Loisanne (the late Andrew) Minkalis; dear son of the late Daniel and Lois; cherished brother of Cathy (the late Joseph) Suchan; fond brother-in-law of Elaine (Pat) Hastings, the late Della Graham; raised by the late Thomas & Margaret "You're It" McGrath; fond cousin of Thomas (Colette, CPS) McGrath CPD, Marge (Jim CPD) Fahey, Maureen Gail CPS (Gil) Sanks and the late Joanne (Charles CPD) Jones; "favorite uncle on that side of the family" to many nieces and nephews and great uncle to many; Funeral Monday 9:45 AM from Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park RD (½ Block East of Austin) to St. Odilo Church. Mass 10:30 AM. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 3-9 PM. Member of Local #143. Past Commander and current Treasurer of the S.A.L. Commodore Barry #256. Gillford Waters Club. "EVERYONE'S SANTA CLAUS". For infor 773-777-3944 or www.gibbonsfamilyfuneralhome.com

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Published by East Cook Life on Mar. 12, 2011.

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Colette

March 4, 2026

Real middle name ""Shenanigans!"

Patricia Williams

March 4, 2025

Daniel and Kathy always in my heart.

Colette

March 4, 2025

Thinking of you, Kathy, Loisanne & Andy. The heavenly McGrath Family is always watching for all of us on Earth

Patricia Garcia Williams

March 4, 2024

Danny and Kathy always in my heart

Jim Monaco

March 5, 2023

Dan and I were in the same classroom for our senior year. He was a real funny guy! Always keeping you laughing. St. Mel High School Class of `67.

The Thomas McGrath Family

March 5, 2023

Miss your wit and all your jokes. We´re sure that the heavenly clan is always laughing & smiling.

Patricia Garcia

March 4, 2023

To the family of Danny and Kathy always in my

Patricia Garcia

March 4, 2022

Gone but not forgotten.

Patricia Garcia- Williams

April 26, 2021

Always in my heart!

Christopher Cunningham

April 24, 2021

Dan was my Godfather.....

He was kind to my mother before I came into the world; and was always a loyal 'Goomba' in my growing up years. I miss him so.

Christopher

Patricia Garcia Williams

March 4, 2020

I'm still about Danny's passing. You will live on forever in our hearts. Sleep on Danny and Kathy.

Patricia Garcia Williams

March 4, 2019

Loisanne, Remembering Daddy Danny with fond memories and Kathy. Forever in my heart. Pat formerly from Loretta Hospital

August 24, 2011

Loisanne my deepest sympathy to do,and the rest of family on the passing of Dad Danny. Kathy will always be in heart(as i called her mom) Patricia Garcia Williams. Loretto Hospital. She and your dad will foreverbe missed.

Barb Viña

March 15, 2011

Dear Tom, Margie and Gail,
So sorry I couldn't make the services, but my memories of Danny go back to the St. Thomas days....such a nice, sweet guy, probably overwhelmed by all of us girls hanging out at his house. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the McGrath family during this difficult time. May he enjoy this St. Patrick's day in full splendor with all the loved ones who have gone before him.

March 15, 2011

Dear Loisanne and Family,

My deepest sympathy to you and your entire family on the loss of your Dad. I'm sorry I was unable to attend Dan's wake, but I was at his funeral Mass. I'm not sure my eyes are dry even now. Loisanne you did him proud.

Sincerely, Mary Hamilton, (Joe's sister)

Marian Bradford

March 14, 2011

To Loisanne and the entire McGrath family;

The Cardiopulmonary department at Loretto Hospital offer our deepest sympathy on the death of Danny. We talk about Kathy every other day and just last week we mentioned how Kathy and Danny would celebrate ST. Patrick's day. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Cheryl & Nancy Klebenow

March 13, 2011

Lois, please accept mine and my sister's condolences on the passing of your Dad. There must have been a special job for him in Heaven for him to to be taken so suddenly. Everyone's lives were blessed by knowing your Dad. Our prayers are with you.

Anne Hamilton

March 13, 2011

Our deepest sympathy on Danny's passing. I'm sure he and Joe will be toasting St. Patrick just like the old days. I know they will have a great reunion.Finally, together again. The Joseph Hamilton Family

Dean, Ben and Nicole Pennacchio

March 13, 2011

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Loisanne and family on the passing our favorite and most beloved Santa Claus, my children and I will always cherish our memories of Danny. Also for being such a great friend to my father. He will be truly missed. God Bless

March 13, 2011

lo i am so sorry i hope to see you later

Jim Monaco

March 13, 2011

My sincere sympathy to the family of Danny McGrath. I remember our high school days at St. Mel's. He was a gentle giant, and a funny guy to be around. May you rest in peace, Heaven is getting a good man!

Ron Lau

March 11, 2011

The world is a sad place these days with the loss our dear friend Danny. Always there with a helping hand to those in need. A great shoulder to lean on, you will be truly missed. The family is in my prayers.

Russell (Russ) Courtney

March 10, 2011

Dear Family,
I'm saddened to hear the news of Danny's passing. I remember many family gatherings with Danny and even visiting him with my brother Roger while he was "working" in Berwyn. Know that you are all in my prayers.

Don Mazza

March 10, 2011

Danny without a doubt would do anything to help anyone!! Heaven just got a little classier!! Deepest sympathies Loisanne your Dad was an awesome friend and will be deeply missed!!

Richard Houlihan

March 10, 2011

Dan was one of the best Engineers in the Chicago Public Schools. He loved all of the children, and he had a kind word for all of them. I haven't seen or heard from Dan in over 15 years, and I still have fond memories of him.

heather heffner

March 10, 2011

My heart goes out to the McGrath family. There will be know one who can replace Santa Claus

DIANE WIXTED

March 10, 2011

I had the pleasure of growing up with Danny. We lived on the same street and did all 8 years at St. Thomas Aquinas in the same class, along with his cousin, Joanne. Danny could always be counted on to crack us up and make us laugh. He was a great, fun guy. My deepest sympathy to Danny's daughter, Loisanne, sister, Kathy and all the McGraths.

March 10, 2011

my deepest sympathy........LOU ASTRELLA

Tom & Nancy Conway

March 10, 2011

Dear Loisanne,Your father was one of a kind. The kind you can't ever forget. To know him was to love him..He had the biggest heart I've ever seen. He was a friend in the truest sense of the word. You and everyone
else he touched are all blessed to have had the honor to know him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tom & Nancy Conway

Mary and her special santa

Tammy Flynn

March 10, 2011

My "favorite uncle on that side of the family" - someone who brought so much joy and laughter to all who knew him. I could sit for hours and just listen to him tell all the stories of the past and loved hearing them over and over again! I am so happy that Mary Elizabeth was so lucky to have such a "special santa" in her life. I love you Uncle Danny! Your "favorite niece on that side of the family" Tammy

March 10, 2011

Dear Loisanne and Family:

Our deepest sympathies to all the McGrath's. It is a great sudden loss of a great "happy, funny, generous man. Tall and mighty Danny brought much laughter to any gathering. Even over the backyard fence at age 12 Danny was "crackin' us up". Wonderful memories for the Roche and McGrath clans from Lorel and Lockwood Avenues.

May the angels ever guard him and all of his family...

Love,
Jim & Peggy Boyle & Family

Colette McGrath

March 10, 2011

Dan, with a HEART as BIG as he was, will be sorely missed by all he touched with his quick, quite honest wit! As in life, so in death... he did it, said it, his way-fast and biting. Remember him with a smile, a chuckle and a shake of the head. Carry on his 'fierce love' of family and friends, but mostly, quietly, take care of those in need. Bring a smile to someone's face! "God be with you, Dan."
Colette

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