Donald Joseph “Don” McGrath

Donald Joseph McGrath, 76, of Edgewood, KY died unexpectedly on Monday, April 9, 2018. He passed away 14 years to the day from his first of many surgeries for head and neck cancer. Loving husband, father and grandfather, he was a graduate of Thomas More College & Xavier University. He taught for 40 years at Roger Bacon High School until his retirement. To the delight of hundreds of past students, he kept all his grade books, surprising students at alumni reunions. Despite physical challenges., Don was active in the community, a member of many organizations, delighted in time with family and was an active participant in his church community. He was a member of St. Patrick Church, Taylor Mill and was a Third Order Franciscan. Don is survived by his wife of 48 years, Marianne McGrath, and their children, Jane (Greg) Sora of Union, KY, Matthew (Jamie Calhoun) McGrath of Indianapolis, IN and Amy (Erik Henderson)McGrath of Georgetown, KY . He also leaves behind his grandchildren: Jackson, Charlie and Maddie Sora, Hadley McGrath, Teddy, George and Eleanor Henderson. Also surviving are his sister Patricia Sumida of Beavercreek, OH and Jim McGrath of Cincinnati, OH. Visitation will be Friday, April 13, from 5pm to 8pm at Linnemann Funeral Home, Erlanger, KY. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday April 14 at 10am at St. Patrick Church in Taylor Mill, KY with burial to follow at St. Stephen Cemetery in Ft. Thomas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the St. Francis of Assisi Scholarship Fund at Roger Bacon High School, Cincinnati, OH.