John "Jim" McGrady, Jr.

Dover:  John James McGrady, Jr., passed away on June 28th, 2025 at ST. Clare's Hospital/Dover. 

He was a student at Peck School, Morristown Beard School and graduated from Colorado Mountain College.

Jim was born in Summit, NJ but grew up on Morristown, NJ.  He was a life long carpenter and a member of the NJ Carpenter Union, Local 620.

He loved hunting and fishing, spending many a day doing both, with his father.  He was a wealth of knowledge.  He could tell you what fish taste good and how to catch it.  Jim was an avid hockey player in his younger days.  He played on many teams from high school to college.

Jim could really tell a joke.  You always listened seriously, then half way through, he broke into his infectious belly laugh and you knew he had you.

He had a big heart and was always kind.  They loved him at his home in Mt. Arlington Senior Living.  When his "famous" blue truck, which sat out front for 7 years, was moved, 25 residents waved goodbye with tears in their eyes.

Jim is survived by his sisters, Nancy Hare (Michael) of Bellvue, CO, Sue Fodor (Paul) of Newton, NJ and Karen Kyegaard of Toms River, NJ.

He was predeceased by his sister Maureen DuPont (Frank) of California, his parents; John James McGrady and Morjorie McGrady.  

He was a special man, friend and brother & will be missed by many.

A service will be held at a later date.

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