Jefferson William "Jeff" McGrath III, born December 23, 1928, on Staten Island, New York, lived a life of vibrant creativity and dedicated service. As a corporal in the US Army Signal Corps during the Korean War, he defended his country with honor. He later channeled this same dedication into his career as a copy supervisor at Benton & Bowles advertising agency. Jeff was a beloved family man, who found joy in the laughter of his wife, Lois, and their four children in Middletown, New Jersey. His life, rich with potential and love, was tragically cut short on May 2, 1967, when a leisurely moment on a hammock, affixed to an ill-fated chimney on a New York City terrace, ended in disaster. This calamity, which claimed his life and that of his friend Jim Stephens, left behind a legacy of unresolved sorrow and loss that still echoes in the memories of all who knew him. Jeff's presence is deeply missed, and he is remembered here for the fullness of life he embraced and the unwavering spirit he carried.
Jefferson William "Jeff" McGrath III, born December 23, 1928, on Staten Island, New York, lived a life of vibrant creativity and dedicated service. As a corporal in the US Army Signal Corps during the Korean War, he defended his country with honor. He later channeled this same dedication into his career as a copy supervisor at Benton & Bowles advertising agency. Jeff was a beloved family man, who found joy in the laughter of his wife, Lois, and their four children in Middletown, New Jersey. His life, rich with potential and love, was tragically cut short on May 2, 1967, when a leisurely moment on a hammock, affixed to an ill-fated chimney on a New York City terrace, ended in disaster. This calamity, which claimed his life and that of his friend Jim Stephens, left behind a legacy of unresolved sorrow and loss that still echoes in the memories of all who knew him. Jeff's presence is deeply missed, and he is remembered here for the fullness of life he embraced and the unwavering spirit he carried.
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