Patrick K. O'Grady's Obituary
Mr. Patrick K. O’Grady, age 84, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at home. He was born June 20, 1928 in Muskegon to Baisil and Audrey (Corning) O’Grady, and resided in the area all of his life. Mr. O’Grady was a Veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard serving his country during World War II. He worked as a fireman for Muskegon Heights during the 1950’s and 60’s, and then worked 27 years at Story and Clark Piano Company, before retiring in 1991. Mr. O’Grady was a lifetime member of the Muskegon Heights Eagles, and loved motorcycles, snowmobiling, fishing, bowling, and camping. On October 30, 1950 he married the former Dorothy Hamilton, and together celebrated 62 years of marriage. SURVIVORS include his wife, Dorothy; 3 children, Michael (Marna) O’Grady of Twin Lake, Robert (Carla) Diamond of Charlotte, NC and Susie (John) Hite of Bartlett, TN; 9 grandchildren; several great and great great grandchildren, and also by his extended Murdock family. Mr. O’Grady was preceded in death by his son, Patrick O’Grady, Jr.; granddaughter, Lorie Gamble; and grandson, Michael O’Grady. A Graveside Service will be 11AM Friday, January 4, 2013 in Norton Cemetery. Share memories with the family online at www.sytsemafh.com. Arrangements by The Lee Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 6291 S. Harvey St. 231-798-1100.
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