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Henry McGrath

Date of Death: June 15, 2023

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Visitation
Doyle B. Shaffer, Inc Funeral Home
45-09 Little Neck Parkway
Little Neck, NY 11362
Tuesday 6/20, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Doyle B. Shaffer, Inc Funeral Home
45-09 Little Neck Parkway
Little Neck, NY 11362
Tuesday 6/20, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Cemetery
St. Charles Cemetery
Conklin Street
Farmingdale, NY 11735
Wednesday 6/21, 11:30 am

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Mass
St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church
592 Middle Neck Road
Great Neck, NY 11023
Wednesday 6/21, 9:45 am

Henry Laurence McGrath, known as Harry, was born on December 2, 1926 in Wexford, Ireland to John and Anne (nee Joyce) McGrath. He was the eldest of 6 siblings. At age 16 he went to sea as a merchant sailor. He travelled the world for 16 years both as a merchant sailor and then on cruise ships travelling weekly from New York to Bermuda.

Harry married Philomena (Phyllis) Hynes in 1957 and in 1958, their daughter Mary was born. The family emigrated to New York City in 1960 and in 1963, welcomed twins Terry and Sheila. Harry worked for 34 years at Riverside Memorial Funeral Chapel in Manhattan. He was an amateur Ham radio operator, held a great knowledge of world geography and had a unique ability to connect with everyone he met.

Harry was predeceased by his beloved wife, Phyllis. He leaves behind a family of loving children, his sons-in-law, seven grandchildren, as well as nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew him.

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Visitation
Doyle B. Shaffer, Inc Funeral Home
45-09 Little Neck Parkway
Little Neck, NY 11362
Map
Tuesday 6/20, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Doyle B. Shaffer, Inc Funeral Home
45-09 Little Neck Parkway
Little Neck, NY 11362
Map
Tuesday 6/20, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cemetery
St. Charles Cemetery
Conklin Street
Farmingdale, NY 11735
Map
Wednesday 6/21, 11:30 am
Mass
St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church
592 Middle Neck Road
Great Neck, NY 11023
Map
Wednesday 6/21, 9:45 am

Henry Laurence McGrath, known as Harry, was born on December 2, 1926 in Wexford, Ireland to John and Anne (nee Joyce) McGrath. He was the eldest of 6 siblings. At age 16 he went to sea as a merchant sailor. He travelled the world for 16 years both as a merchant sailor and then onContinue Reading

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Aileen Joyce left a message on July 14, 2023:
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PETER MCGRATH left a message on June 19, 2023:
Harry was the patriarch of the Mc Grath family from Wexford, my home town. He took me under his wing when I was 18 while I spent a summer working in NY and hanging out with him in his ham radio studio in the basement- WB2EZM… I remember. That trip changed my life and later I became an American as a result of it. Thank you Har … we will miss you. Xxxxx
Lehmann Family left a message on June 18, 2023:
Sending Love and peace ,kat
Geraldine McNultu left a message on June 17, 2023:
May the angels receive you and may you rest in peace
Doyle B. Shaffer Funeral Home left a message:
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