John J. McGrath

Guilderland, NY-John Jeffrey McGrath, age 73, passed away in his home on March 17th, 2025. He was born in Albany, NY on July 6th, 1951, where he resided throughout his childhood and attended Albany Academy. He graduated from Albany Academy with a Lieutenant's commission while serving as the school band leader and exploring his interest in photography as an amateur photographer with his own darkroom. He received his B.A. from the College of St. Rose, his MBA from University of Bridgeport, and his JD from the University of Bridgeport and Quinnipiac University School of Law where he graduated in the top third of his class and received the Connecticut Trial Lawyers and school Estate Planning Awards. John was employed for several years by Pitney Bowes, Inc., starting in customer service in 1975 and later relocating to Connecticut as he was promoted to roles of increasing responsibility such as National Sales Manager. While in Connecticut, John also worked for TIE/Communications and United Technologies while residing in Milford with his young family where they enjoyed summers at Bayview Beach. Upon his graduation from law school in 1992, John relocated back to Albany, NY and began a second half chapter of his career as a Senior/Associate Attorney with the State of New York where he served for the next 21 years. He spent time in roles serving NYS Higher Education Services Corporation, the NYS Comptroller, the NYS Office for Technology, and the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services. John also served as an Adjunct Professor in the MBA program at SAGE College of Albany. After retiring from the State of New York, John continued his love of legal work and consulting as Principal of John McGrath, LLC (NY). John had a love for all things radio with more than 30 years of broadcasting experience. He was proud of his time as a DJ for local AM top 40 station WPTR as “Scotty McAndrews” in the overnight hours during the early to mid 1970s. When he returned to Albany later in life, he spent time with FM stations Fly 92 and WGNA. John is survived by his children, who he was deeply proud of, from his previous marriage to Christine, John (Marcelina), Patrick, and Mary; his brother Robert and sister Susan; his dear companion Connie; his nieces and nephews Tara, Paula, Liz and Gabe; his grandchildren Keira and Cameron, and many cousins, aunts and uncles. He is predeceased by his father John Fones McGrath and his mother Anna McGrath (Green). A private service will be held for family and close friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Noah’s Kingdom Humane Society PO Box 14232 Albany, NY 12212. To leave a message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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John J. McGrath

July 6, 1951 - March 17, 2025