John Thomas McGrath Jr.'s Obituary
John McGrath, Jr. passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019 in Covington, LA. He was born on July 7, 2003 in Covington, LA to John McGrath, Sr. and Lesley Brouillette Smith. He was the step-son of James Smith.
John was the loving brother of Hailey Culbreath, Hannah Culbreath, Johnathan Smith, and Lavery Smith. John was preceded in death by his grandparents Glenda and Larry Catanzaro, and great-grandfather Angelo Albano, great grandmother Doris Brouillette-Johnson, and great grandfather Malcolm Brouillette. The beloved great-grandson of Gayle Albano and Patricia Nesom. He was the beloved grandson of Michael Brouillette, Richard and Kathy Willie, and Betty Jean Smith. John was the nephew of Jeremy and Lauren Brouillette, Allen Alvarez, Jr., Matthew Catanzaro, Pattie and Brent Scherer, Anna and Kyle McDanell, Glenn D. McGrath, Tommy and Tracey Willie, Richard A. Willie, Michelle and Kent Serpas, Shannon Alvarez, Gary and Cindy Mourain, Glenn McGrath, and Karen McGrath. He was the cousin of so many and he loved each and every one of them.
John was a sixteen year old Junior at Covington High School. He was a Training Officer with the NJROTC and participated in Color Guard. John loved playing on his PS4, camping, listening to music, and hanging out with friends and family. He also enjoyed coin collecting, karate, history, and just having fun. John always gave the BEST hugs and was so loving and caring, never meeting a stranger. His smile was beautiful, big, bright and infectious. John was an all around funny, goofy, young man that was loved by so many.
Relatives and friends are invited to the Funeral Service at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 7:00 PM with visitation from 4:00 PM until service time. In lieu of flowers, please donate to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital of New Orleans, or a local animal rescue/shelter. Please Share a Memory on the Tribute Wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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