Tim McGrath Selected Grand Marshal of Eastchester St. Patrick's Parade 2022
Mar. 9, 2022: Timothy (Tim) C. McGrath, a lifelong resident of Bronxville and President of Fred H. McGrath & Son, Inc., a funeral home in Bronxville, is Grand Marshal for the Eastchester Irish American Social Club's (EIASC) 16th Annual Eastchester St. Patrick's Day Parade.
The Parade is Sunday, Mar. 13, 2022, at 3 pm, starting at Immaculate Conception Church in Tuckahoe.
McGrath is known for his community service leadership in Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe.
"Volunteering has always been a priority for the McGrath family, and I consider myself privileged to serve the Bronxville and Eastchester communities in areas of health care, academics, business growth, church activities, and athletics," said McGrath.
McGrath serves many local organizations. He is President of St. Joseph's Men's Club Board and on the Bereavement Center of Westchester Fund Board. In addition, he is a member and past board member of the Rotary Club of Bronxville.
He has also volunteered for the Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe, Bronxville Chamber of Commerce (past president), and The Bronxville School Foundation, The Tuckahoe-Eastchester Lions Club named him their 2017 Man of the Year for his commitment to the community.
McGrath is a third-generation Funeral Director at Fred H. McGrath & Son, Inc., a family-owned and operated business in Bronxville since 1918. He is the grandson of its founder, Fred H., and the son of Robert.
Before joining the family business, McGrath taught and coached basketball in several local schools. He is a graduate of Fordham Preparatory School in 1987 and Fairfield University Class of 1991.
McGrath's Irish heritage stems from his great grandfather, who hails from Donegal, and his grandmother from Kerry. He and his wife, Jennifer, have four children, Tim, Jr., Caroline, Sean, and Brendan. He is the youngest son of Robert and Barbara "Bumpty" McGrath, who also reside in Bronxville.
Photo courtesy Tim McGrath
