John J. McGraw, age 73, late of South Holland, IL, WWII Navy Veteran and Retired CFD, beloved husband of Helen, nee Conlan; devoted father of Kevin (Theresa) McGraw, Laura (Jack) Navarra, Brian McGraw, Colleen (Ron) Reda and Shawn McGraw; proud grandfather of Jack, Gia, Ava,, Keara, Aileen, Olivia, Haley and the late Dylan; dearest brother of Margaret (late Thomas) Gerlich and the late Walter (Ruth) McGraw. Visitation Monday from 2 to 9 p.m. Prayer Service Tuesday 8:45 a.m. from the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home (James E. Janusz-Director), 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt.6/159th St.), South Holland, IL to St. Jude the Apostle Church for 9:30 a.m. Mass. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, IL. John was also a retired sheet metal worker for Local 73. In lieu of flowers contributions to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Greater Chicago Chapter, 500 N. Dearborn, Suite 305, Chicago, IL 60610, attn: Tribute Chairperson, would be appreciated. 708-333-7000 or www.legacy.com
