Obituary of Peter Vincent McGrath

Peter Vincent McGrath, 76, of Berkeley Twp., passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at the Van Dyke Hospice Center, Toms River . Peter was a fireman with the Newark Fire Department for 25 years, retiring in 1985 and was a member of the Fireman’s Benevolent Association. He proudly served as a paratrooper in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a communicant of St. Maximilian-Kolbe Catholic Church. Peter was born and raised in Newark and lived in Old Bridge for 30 years where he raised his family before moving to Berkeley Twp. 13 years ago. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Barbara Saunders McGrath; son, Timothy V. McGrath of Toms River ; two daughters, Jeanne Ramsay of Somerville and Kathleen Gilbert and her husband Mark of Old Bridge; a brother Joseph McGrath of Henderson , NV ; and 5 cherished grandchildren, Cliff, Christopher, Samantha, Jessica and Travis. Visitation will be held Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Ave. , Toms River . Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 9:30am , Friday at St. Maximilian-Kolbe Catholic Church, Berkeley Twp. In lieu of flowers, donations to Van Dyke Hospice and Palliative Care Center, 99 Route 37 West, Toms River, 08755 in his memory would be appreciated. For driving directions and to send condolences please visit www.kedzfuneralhome.com.