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Donald Joseph McGrath, 76, of Edgewood, KY died unexpectedly on Monday, April 9, 2018. He passed away 14 years to the day from his first of many surgeries for head and neck cancer. Loving husband, father and grandfather, he was a graduate of Thomas More College & Xavier University. He taught for 40 years at Roger Bacon High School until his retirement. To the delight of hundreds of past students, he kept all his grade books, surprising students at alumni reunions. Despite physical challenges., Don was active in the community, a member of many organizations, delighted in time with family and was an active participant in his church community. He was a member of St. Patrick Church, Taylor Mill and was a Third Order Franciscan. Don is survived by his wife of 48 years, Marianne McGrath, and their children, Jane (Greg) Sora of Union, KY, Matthew (Jamie Calhoun) McGrath of Indianapolis, IN and Amy (Erik Henderson)McGrath of Georgetown, KY . He also leaves behind his grandchildren: Jackson, Charlie and Maddie Sora, Hadley McGrath, Teddy, George and Eleanor Henderson. Also surviving are his sister Patricia Sumida of Beavercreek, OH and Jim McGrath of Cincinnati, OH. Visitation will be Friday, April 13, from 5pm to 8pm at Linnemann Funeral Home, Erlanger, KY. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday April 14 at 10am at St. Patrick Church in Taylor Mill, KY with burial to follow at St. Stephen Cemetery in Ft. Thomas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the St. Francis of Assisi Scholarship Fund at Roger Bacon High School, Cincinnati, OH.
Linnemann Funeral Home Erlanger
30 Commonwealth AvenueERLANGER, KY 41018
St. Patrick Church
3285 Mills RdCovington, KY 41015
Phone: 8592618693
St. Stephen Cemetery
Address: 523 Alexandria Pike Ft. Thomas, KY 41075Donald Joseph “Don” McGrath
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From the Lombardo Family
Our sincerest condolences from my family, our prayers and thoughts are with you. It is never easy to lose a loved one who is so dear to our heart. I hope the promise of seeing our loved ones again when all things are made new, brings you some comfort during this difficult time. (Revelation 21:3,4) Please click on/or copy the link below for more information on this wonderful hope. https://www.jw.org/finder?pub=we&wtlocale=E&srcid=share
Don
My love, prayers, and sympathy are extended to all of you. Don was a tremendous example to all men of what a Christian man should be in this life. His students were certainly blessed to have been taught by him. I know all of you realize the gift of Don in your life. May you be comforted with the faith that Don is in the loving arms of our all loving God and that Don is with you always. May Don’s spirit live on in all of your lives.
God Bless ,
Dick
Marianne
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband Don. Our prayers are with you.
Bob Niederhausen and Ellen Honkomp
Paulin and Hughes Inc.
Don McGrath
Don was a great teacher who had an impact on my life. I have so many great memories of Roger Bacon and the many exceptional teachers I had. I went on to become a college professor at Wilmington College in part due to the wonderful experiences I had with great teachers including Don. I am so sorry for your loss.
Douglas Burks (class of 1974)
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