Thomas R. McGrath Sr., owned HVAC company
On Monday, July 22, 2019, Thomas R. McGrath Sr., loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 73. Tom was born in Wilmington to the late Joseph T. and Rita J. (Denver) McGrath.
He received his Master Plumbing & Heating License from Brown Vocational in 1968 and was owner and operator of McGrath Plumbing & Heating Company for 44 years.
Tom enjoyed hunting, fishing and boating, and shared his passions with each of his children and grandchildren throughout the years. He also shared his adventures with his two best friends, Jack Birch and Terry Sloan, whom he regarded as his brothers. Tom was known for his quick wit, his infectious smile, and his kind and compassionate spirit. He will be greatly missed.
Tom is survived by his wife of 44 years, Edna A. (Leski) McGrath; his children, Maureen Cathell and her husband Thomas, Mark West McGrath, Kellyanne Bowden and her partner Andrew Andrea, and Thomas R. McGrath Jr. and his partner Jennifer Wright; his grandchildren, Courtney Malec and her husband Roman, Zachary Cullen, Logan Bowden, Trevor Bowden, Bailee Bowden, Olivia McGrath, Khloe McGrath as well as Lucas, Elaina and Logan. He is also survived by his sister Dorothy McGrath Lechmanik, and several nieces and nephews.
Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 1, at St. Ann Catholic Church, 691 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, where a visitation will begin at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in honor of Thomas R. McGrath Sr. to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.
