Paul Joseph McGrath ’54

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Paul McGrath died suddenly Oct. 2, 2007, at his home in Bloomfield Hills, Mich.

Born in Jersey City, N.J., he graduated from Lincoln High School. At Princeton, he majored in history. He was a member of Dial Lodge and participated in many college committees and sports.

After graduation, Paul served in the Army for two years. He then joined General Motors Corp. as a personnel administrator initially working in Syracuse. He moved to the Detroit office in 1961, where he remained until his retirement. He remained active in politics and history.

Paul is survived by Catherine, his wife of 52 years; four sons, Paul, John, Peter, and Thomas; and eight grandchildren. The class extends its sympathy to his family in their loss.

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