Obituary of John "Jack" Donald McGrath, Jr.

Jack passed away Friday, October 7, 2016, at his home in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was 68. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Jack was born in New York, New York. He was the son of John D. and Rosemary (Dunn) McGrath, Sr. Jack first came to Colorado in 1969 stationed at Ft. Carson. After two years of service there, he served six months in Vietnam. After his honorable discharge, Jack returned to Colorado Springs where he lived until his passing.Amongst Jack's many accomplishments was that he was the owner of J.D. McGrath Construction Company, the past president of El Paso County Contractors Association, a member of IBEW, and, most recently, he was Construction Inspector at the United States Air Force Academy. Jack is survived by his beloved wife, Sali; daughter, Jenny (Scott Gillies); son, Jason (Ilse Wagner); and step-sons, John Naylor and Fred Winther (Kathryn). Jack was "Opa" to precious grandchildren, Evan, Oliver, Mila, Kayleigh and Hannah; step-grandson, Freddy; and step-grandaughter, Jesse. He is also survived by his sister, Kathleen (Tom Dowd); brother, Steve (MaryJane) McGrath; many nieces and nephews; countless cousins; and a multitude of friends.Visitation, 5:00PM-8:00PM, Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909.Mass of Christian Burial, 10:00AM, Thursday, October 13, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1830 South Corona Avenue Colorado Springs, Colorado 80905. Graveside Service, 2:00PM, Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80235.Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Visitation Wednesday, October 12, 2016 5:00PM - 8:00PM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855 Service Thursday, October 13, 2016 10:00AM St. Joseph Catholic Church 1830 South Corona Avenue Colorado Springs,, CO 80905 Phone: 719-632-9903 Service Thursday, October 13, 2016 2:00PM Fort Logan National Cemetery 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard Denver, CO 80235 Phone: 303-761-0117