Daniel J. McGrath, 74, of New Bedford died October 5, 2009 at home after a long battle with cancer.
He was the husband of Jean M. (Hill) McGrath.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Joseph L. and Kathleen V. (Cavanaugh) McGrath, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.
Mr. McGrath was a communicant of St. Lawrence Church.
He was formerly employed in the Industrial Sales industry for many years until retirement.
Mr. McGrath was active in New Bedford Jaycees and held state office. He was a former chairman of the New Bedford Airport Commission and an active member and past president of SMU Alumni Association. He was a member of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick for over 20 years serving on the board of directors from 1993 - 1996.
He was very proud of his Irish heritage, enjoyed spending time with his family and camping in Bridgton, ME.
Survivors include his wife; 2 sons, Timothy J. McGrath and his wife Tracey L. of Ithaca, NY and Michael J. McGrath and his wife Kimberly A. of Dartmouth; 2 daughters, Kerry J. Zajac and her husband Joseph M. of East Freetown and Kathleen J. Costa and her husband John T. of New Bedford; a sister, Patricia Davignon and her husband Raymond of Acushnet; 14 grandchildren, Christopher, Kyle, Connor, Kourtney, Meagan, Erin, Emily and Sarah McGrath, Kevin, Colleen and Daniel Zajac, Brennen, Kaitlyn and Cullen Costa; and 3 nephews.
Funeral from the Saunders-Dwyer Home For Funerals, 495 Park St. New Bedford Saturday, October 10th at 9 AM. Funeral Mass at St. Lawrence Church at 10 AM. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visiting hours Friday, October 9th from 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in Dan's memory may be made to Hudner Oncology Center, 795 Middle St., Fall River, MA 02721.