Obituary of Patrick McGrady

Patrick Raymond McGrady Age 53. Passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center. Born in Joliet, he was the son of John and Helen (nee Veneros) McGrady. A graduate of Joliet West High School, Class of 1979 and Northern Illinois University with a major in Marketing and a minor in Chemistry. He was employed at the Will County Forest Preserve District. A member of the Irving Athletic Club. He loved golfing, cooking and his Chicago White Sox. Survived by his loving wife of 14 years, Ellen (nee Hadala); his father, John McGrady; aunt, Kay (McGrady) Douglas; sister, Mary Ann (Jim) Bennett; brother, Michael (Diane) McGrady; nephews and nieces, Jimmy Bennett III, Michael (Cara) McGrady II, Michelle (Rory) Doheny, Maureen Bennett, Mark McGrady, Merrick McGrady, Matthew McGrady; grand nephew, A.J. Bennett; mother-in-law, Carol Hadala; sister-in-law, Julie Hadala; and loyal companions, Bernie and Hunter. Preceded by his mother; paternal grandparents, Raymond and Mae McGrady; maternal grandparents, John and Julia Veneros; godparents, Alfred and Hazel Faser; and father-in-law, Robert Hadala. Funeral Services for Patrick Raymond McGrady will be held Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 8:45 a.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet to Holy Cross Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Bishop Joseph Siegel, celebrant. As it was Patrick's request, Cremation Rites will follow Mass. Visitation Friday, 3-8 p.m. at the funeral home. For more information: (815) 741-5500.