Patrick John McGrath

Patrick John McGrath, affectionately known to friends and acquaintances as "Mugsy", passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 16th, 2025 at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center, after a courageous three-year battle with dementia. He was 78.

Pat was born in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, on February 8th, 1947 to John Douglas and Barbara Ann (Burger) McGrath. He attended St. Mary Springs Academy his freshman and sophomore years, and graduated from Fond du Lac’s L.P. Goodrich High School in 1965. Pat possessed a natural talent for humor and a passion for sports, particularly the Milwaukee Brewers and Green Bay Packers. He cherished the memories he made attending Brewer games with his family. Additionally, he had a deep appreciation for music, especially the Eagles, often transforming his car dashboard into a makeshift instrument for his musical endeavors.

Pat’s early career spanned working as a young man in radio following in his fathers footsteps. Subsequently, he dedicated the next three and a half decades to restaurant management, culminating in his eight-year tenure as food supervisor at Dodge County Correctional Facility, where he retired in 2009.

He is survived by his three children: Carla (Dean) Witkowski, Kieran (Katherine) McGrath, and Erinn (Heidi) McGrath; his four grandchildren, Evan (Raven) Witkowski, Keira McGrath, Isla McGrath, and Rylyn McGrath; his siblings, Mary (Joe) Letourneau, Kevin (Judy) McGrath, Maureen (Steve) Klotz, Brian McGrath (Stephen Brooks), and Kerry (Jennifer) McGrath; and a special friend, Jane Schad; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, great nieces, and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Margaret "Peggy" Lauer; and sister-in-law, Barbara McGrath.

The family will greet relatives and friends at Calvary Cemetery & Mausoleum Chapel, 686 Fond du Lac Ave., Fond du Lac, Wisconsin this Saturday, March 22nd, from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m.

A brief prayer service will be held at 11:00 o'clock by Deacon Dale Paczkowski, with burial to follow in the Calvary Cemetery.

Online condolence messages may be shared at DejaMartin.com.

Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels of Two Rivers is assisting the McGrath family with funeral arrangements.

Pat’s passing leaves an indelible void in the lives of all who knew him.In lieu of flowers/keepsakes the family requests donations be made to Pat McGrath Memorial Fund c/o Kieran McGrath (Son) at 1122 S. 15th St. Manitowoc, WI, 54220.