Vincent-McGrath, Jr.-Obituary

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Vincent J. McGrath, Jr.

Jun 26, 1952 - Apr 23, 2025

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A good guy. I was looking forward to seeing him in October at our class reunion.

It was sad to hear of Vince's passing. I knew Vince as a kid and also as a member of of the police department. We served together and had great times on and off duty. He was a lot of fun. As a cop he had a nose for the street and could sense things that were not obvious to others. He will be missed by all the officers in the surrounding towns whom he backed up and helped out over the years.
God bless him and his family.


I didn't see him often, but he was always very nice to me. He was much too young to die. He had a loving family. Very sad.

So sorry to hear of Vince passing he was a great, kind, funny guy I worked with him at Riteaid! Rest easy Vince
The Landy Family

I grew up with Vince in Barrington, attended St. Francis and PVi with him. I remember the quickest route to the McGrath home was through the Orpallo (sp) yard fronting Gloucester Pike as long as a big dog or big kid was not around. His parents were always kind and welcoming, I believe he developed his track skills keeping steps ahead of the good nuns on the St Francis playground,
My sister and I are eternally for P.O Vince keeping an eye on my Wandering Mom when she still lived on...

So sorry to hear this, Vince was a dedicated police officer and an even better friend. He was committed to serving and protecting others, but more importantly he had a great sense of humor. Vince made a lasting impact on me as a young officer always referring to me as "Kid", and he will be deeply missed. Rest easy, my friend.

I will remember Vince fondly and cherish the times we spent together golfing or MC riding. His love for his family showed in how he spoke of them and through the look on his face. We kept in touch post career continuing our golfing expeditions, and sharing stories from our past. To his beloved family, I hope you all find peace in the wonderful memories you all have of him. And may time heal your heartaches and let those memories rise to the forefront of your collective thoughts. May God...

Rest easy Vince

I can't even begin to write about the absolutely wonderful memories and great times Vince and I shared together over so many decades...not only as police officers, but as good friends. There were just so many...
Vince was a cop's cop and he took great care of those he watched over. But, more than that, Vince adored and loved his family. To say he will be missed is such an understatement, and I send my very heartfelt condolences and sympathy to his entire family.

Obituary

Vincent's Obituary

Vincent McGrath Jr, 72, survived by his wife of 30 years Anne Gibson (nee Jacoby) died in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family and friends on April 23, 2025. Vince was loved by his sons: Vince III (Mera), Neal (Bridget) and Jesse. He was adored by his grandchildren: Emily, Vaeya, Ryan, and Reef. Vince was predeceased by his parents, Regina and Vince Sr. and his brother Mike (Sue) and also survived by his siblings: Greg (Eileen), Pat (Liz), Mary (Mark), and Beth (the Late George.) He was beloved by many nieces, nephews and grands and remembered fondly by many aunts.

Vince was a graduate from Paul VI High School in 1970 where he ran track excelling in the 100 meter hurdles and the 400 meter sprint run. Vince had an instinctual eye and need to protect and serve. He loved what he did and had a “storied” 26 year career in law enforcement where he served Barrington for the final 17 years before retiring in 2001. Besides being a “street cop,” Vince’s passions were motorcycles, golfing, entertaining with friends and traveling the country with his wife. Touring through the mountains from Maine to Georgia, visiting a lifetime of national parks, soaking up the sunshine at a beautiful New England lake where he spent most of his childhood and enjoying the Jersey Shore beaches were some of his most cherished moments.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial in his honor at FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, 250 S. White Horse Pike, Audubon, NJ on Friday, May 2, 2025 from 9 AM until 12 Noon.  Service will begin at 12 Noon.  Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Vince’s memory to the Police Benevolent Association.

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