Obituary of John T. McGrorty

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