Edward L. McGrath, age 73, of Troy, OH passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit.  He was born on June 29, 1945 in Oregon, IL to the late Nicholas and Genevieve (Grennan) McGrath.

Ed is survived by his wife of 30 years: Barbara (Hilgefort) McGrath; seven children: Shelley McGrath of Phoenix, AZ; Tricia McGrath of Tucson, AZ; Kathleen (Matt) Dunlavey of Kettering, OH; Patrick (Tracy Martz) McGrath of Columbus, OH; Melissa (Larry) Drake of Miamisburg, OH; Nicholas (Meghan) McGrath of New Bern, NC and Christopher McGrath of Columbus, OH; five grandchildren: Kyle (Arran) Dunlavey of Jacksonville, NC; Logan Dunlavey of Kettering, OH; Natalya Drake of Miamisburg, OH; Maddex Drake of Miamisburg, OH and Ireland McGrath of Columbus, OH; one sister: Mary Noble of Dixon, IL; two brothers: John (Linda) McGrath of St. Charles, IL and Joseph McGrath of Dixon, IL; two brothers-in-law: Anthony (Julie) Hilgefort of Burton, MI and John (Karen) Hilgefort of Versailles, OH and numerous nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by brother: James McGrath.

Ed attended Loyola University.  He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Troy, OH.  Ed came into this world with a disease of the colon, but persevered throughout his childhood.  As a teenager, he became ill and survived a brand new surgery, and was on his way to a normal life.  As he became healthier, he progressed through his career beginning at entry-level with the Admiral Corporation in Chicago.  He later advanced to becoming a Buyer and Plant Manager, and ultimately as Vice-President/General Manager of Simclar Corporation in Dayton.  In addition, his beautiful voice was heard singing many Irish ballads on St. Patrick's Day, especially as a tribute to his mother.  And lastly, he sang Ave Maria at his son Nick and Meghan's wedding in 2015.  His outgoing personality, humor and story-telling put a smile on many a face.  He loved life, his family, his beloved Notre Dame and all his cats over the years, especially his buddy Fluffy.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Troy, OH with Rev. Fr. Eric Bowman officiating.  Interment will take place in Riverside Cemetery, Troy, OH at a later date.  The family will receive friends from 3:00PM- 8:00PM on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at the Baird Funeral Home, Troy, OH.  Memorial contributions may be made to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Central Ohio Chapter, Suite E 2225 Citygate Drive, Columbus, OH 43219.  Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Central Ohio Chapter
250 E Broad St Ste 1750, Columbus OH 43215