Richard L. McGrath Jr.
August 19, 1964 - August 17, 2017
Rick McGrath was a kind, gentle soul wrapped in the body of an enormous human being. There was never a challenge that was too big or too dangerous for Rick. As an accomplished diesel mechanic, there was nothing he couldn't fix no matter how complicated and difficult. His many, many friends relished their times with Rick because it always meant lots of laughs, lots of eating, lots of drinking and lots of breaking balls. Rick will be remembered as a world class ball breaker, with a huge heart who was uniquely kind to everyone he encountered. Rick leaves behind his two greatest loves, his sons Ricky and John. He was a lucky man who got to share his gift for fixing and repairing heavy machinery side by side with both boys. In fact, he spent his last week doing what he loved most, working long days, side by side with Ricky, fixing things. He is survived by his beloved sister Megan, his brother Brian and wife Monica and their children Peter, Tommy, Billy and Lydia, and by his mother and father Richard and Ann McGrath. Rick's extended family was so important to him and so valuable to him over the last several months, especially Marion Garea McGrath, Mary Garea, and Kathy Caliendo. Funeral from Sisk Brothers Funeral Home 3105 Whitney Ave. Hamden Monday at 9:30 a.m., Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Rita Church. Burial in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Calling hours are Sunday from 3 - 6 p.m. To leave an online condolence please visit www.siskbrothers.com
Rick McGrath was a kind, gentle soul wrapped in the body of an enormous human being. There was never a challenge that was too big or too dangerous for Rick. As an accomplished diesel mechanic, there was nothing he couldn't fix no matter how... View Obituary & Service Information