John Edward Mcgrath

John Edward McGrath, age 63, of Dyer, IN passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 1, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Rosalinda McGrath, nee Hernandez. Loving father of Shannon McGrath and John Harry McGrath. Proud grandfather of Antonio Rios Jr. and Nicholas McGrath-Flores. Dear brother of the late James McGrath. Preceded in death by his parents Harry and Michalene McGrath. Visitation Friday, August 4, 2017 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane ( Rt.30 & Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN. Lying in state Saturday, August 5, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, 500 Northgate Dr. Dyer, IN with Rev. Leo Gajardo officiating. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery – Calumet City, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to the Fraternal Order of Eagles Black Oak Chapter or American Veterans Motorcycle Riders Association (AVMRA) Chapter 1 of Hammond. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300.