Biography
McGrorty, John T. "Jackie" - peacefully on Jan. 2, 2012, age 79, of Bayville, NY. Beloved husband of Grace for 54 years. Loving father of Robert (Jill), William (Gaye), Gracelyn Harvey (Tracey), and John (Carol). Cherished grandfather of Christine, Devon, Travis, Jessica, Sean, Ashlynn, Ian, and the late Matthew. Dear brother of Thomas (Mary), James , and the late Joseph. Also survived by loving nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. He was an honored Korean War Veteran, Member of Bayville Fire Co., retired Town of Oyster Bay Employee, and will be remembered most as a Co-Owner of Bayville Beverage. Visiting Oyster Bay Funeral Home, 261 South St., Oyster Bay, NY, Thursday 3-5 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass St. Gertrude RC Church, Bayville, NY Friday 10:00 a.m. Interment is Private. In lieu of flowers donations in his name can be made to Hopes & Heroes Children's Cancer Fund, 161 Fort Washington Ave., Irving Pavillion 7th Floor, New York, NY 10032 would be appreciated. www.oysterbayfuneralhome.com
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Dan Oill
2012-01-03 20:44:12
To Grace, Rob, Will, Gracelyn and John: Please accept my condolences and my prayers for your families, and Jackie, may he rest in peace.
Dave Oill
2012-01-03 21:18:41
Dear Grace, Rob, Will, Gracelyn and John, I'm so sorry for your loss. The entire family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Brad Miller Family
2012-01-03 22:36:43
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We know how difficult this time will be for you. God bless you all and give you peace.
Kobus Family
2012-01-04 01:29:50
Losing someone you love cannot be described. Our only comfort is knowing we have an angel watching over us.
Kobus Family
2012-01-04 01:31:07
Losing someone you love cannot be described. Our only comfort is knowing we have an angel watching over us.
Kobus Family
2012-01-04 01:31:11
Losing someone you love cannot be described. Our only comfort is knowing we have an angel watching over us.
Kobus Family
2012-01-04 01:31:12
Losing someone you love cannot be described. Our only comfort is knowing we have an angel watching over us.
Kobus Family
2012-01-04 01:35:26
Losing someone you love..there are no words. The only comfort is knowing we have an angel watching over us.
john & anne Hogya
2012-01-04 13:50:44
remembering jack living in Bayville most of my life and being a brother fireman he was agreat guy, god bless
Barry and Taffy Lowery
2012-01-04 20:54:29
Rob and Jill you are in our prayers
Nealon Family
2012-01-05 11:33:15
Rob and Jill - you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sue Weaver
2012-01-06 00:12:22
Condolences to Will, Rob and the whole family on this sad loss. Will be thinking of you.
Susan Mckay-Bohner
2012-01-06 20:23:33
My deepest sympathy to you Will and your family. Lossing a parent is never easy may you find peace in knowing he left you with wonderful memories.
Oyster Bay Funeral Home
2012-01-09 20:27:02
We would like to express our sincere condolences to your family. It has been our privilege to assist you during this very difficult time. If there is anything further we can do, we are here for you.
Lou, Meredith, Nick , Kimberly & Staff
Oyster Bay Funeral Home