Joseph B. "Joe" Mcgrath

Joseph B. “Joe” McGrath, 67, of Indianapolis, passed away on October 12, 2018, surrounded by his family.

Joe was born on June 26, 1951 in Indianapolis to the late Richard and Frances McGrath. He graduated from Warren Central High School and was a member of the Indiana National Guard. Joe worked as a mechanic for the State Highway Commission and in the foundry at Ford Motor Company. Joe was dealt with burdens in his life that he learned to cope with, and he did so with grace and patience, and never complained. He was always positive, polite, and generous in giving compliments to other people and was always willing to help family, friends, and strangers. He was a good soul who will be remembered for his warmth and kindness towards others and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Timothy “Breeze” McGrath. He leaves behind his sister, Patty (Bill) Henrichs; sister-in-law, Lisa McGrath; along with nieces and nephews, Tyler (Emy) Henrichs, Jeremy McGrath, Kristin McGrath, Caitlin McGrath, Christopher McGrath, and Jennifer McGrath.

Friends and family are invited to gather from 4:00-8:00pm on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Flanner Buchanan- Washington Park East. A funeral service will take place, 2:00pm on Friday, October 19, 2018 at the funeral home. Joe will be laid to rest at Washington Park East Cemetery.