Obituary of Joseph D. McGrath

Joseph (Joe) McGrath died unexpectedly on June 24 th , 2022 at the age of 50. He is survived by his family and friends and all that loved him. Joseph was born in Lodi, CA on February 17th, 1972 to Michelle McGrathSwigert and the late Michael McGrath. Joe attended elementary school at Annunciation and St. Annes. He graduated high school from St. Mary’s. Joe found his first love at St. Mary’s…soccer. He went onto study in Isla Vista, this is where he found his love of being a mixologist. He then decided to go onto bartending school. Upon his completion he made a successful career at several establishments. Joe loved everything about the outdoors. If he was able to have one foot in the ocean and one foot on the slopes he was a happy man. Joe often found himself being the peacemaker. It did not matter whether it was in public or at home. Family was always a priority for Joe in the good times and in bad. Joe will be forever missed by all those he touched in his lifetime. For information regarding the memorial please contact Joe’s sister, Kelly Pachoud @ (209) 327 2188. Covid protocols will be observed. Please sign the guest book at lodinews.com/ guestbook

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