St. Patrick's Day Parade 2020 Press Release
TIM MCGRATH, Community Leader & Local Business Owner, Named Grand Marshal

of 16th Annual Eastchester St. Patrick's Parade -Parade Sash Gala

on Saturday, March 7, 2020 - Parade on Sunday, March 15, 2020

 

Timothy (Tim) C. McGrath, a lifelong resident of Bronxville and President of

Fred H. McGrath & Son, Inc., a funeral home in Bronxville, is Grand Marshal

for the Eastchester Irish American Social Club's (EIASC) 16th Annual Eastchester

St. Patrick's Day Parade. The Parade is Sunday, Mar. 15, 2020 at 3 pm-stepping off

at Immaculate Conception Church in Tuckahoe. McGrath is known for his community service

leadership in Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe. The Gala honoring and bestowing

Parade Sashes to Grand Marshal McGrath and Parade Honoree Cathleen (Cathie) Deegan, from Eastchester, is Saturday, Mar. 7, 2020 at Lake Isle Country Club in Eastchester.

Deegan is being recognized for extensive volunteer support for the EIASC's aim

to encourage appreciation of Irish culture in our community.
 
"Volunteering has always been a priority for the McGrath family and I consider myself

privileged to serve the Bronxville and Eastchester communities in areas of health care,

academics, business growth, church activities and athletics. " said McGrath. "As a lifelong

resident of Bronxville, being Grand Marshal in the Eastchester St. Patrick's Parade

is an honor that gives me the opportunity to highlight the contributions

of Irish Americans to our community."
 
 

McGrath serves many local organizations. He is President of St. Joseph's Men's Club Board

and on the Bereavement Center of Westchester Fund Board. He is a member

and past board member of the Rotary Club of Bronxville. Among other local groups

where McGrath has volunteered include Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester

and Tuckahoe; Bronxville Chamber of Commerce (past president),

and The Bronxville School Foundation. The Tuckahoe-Eastchester Lions Club

named him their 2017 Man of the Year for his commitment to community.
 
McGrath is a third generation Funeral Director, at Fred H. McGrath & Son, Inc.,

a family owned and operated business in Bronxville since 1918. He is grandson of its founder,

Fred H. and son of Robert. Before joining the family business, McGrath taught and coached

basketball in several local schools. He is a graduate of Fordham Preparatory School

in 1987 and Fairfield University Class of 1991.
 
McGrath's Irish heritage stems from his great grandfather who hails from Donegal

and his grandmother from Kerry. He and his wife, Jennifer, have four children,

Tim, Jr., Caroline, Sean and Brendan. He is the youngest son

of Robert and Barbara "Bumpty" McGrath, who also reside in Bronxville.
 
 

Aides to Grand Marshal McGrath who will join him as he leads the Parade's Line of March

to its viewing stand at the intersection of Mill Rd. and White Plains Rd. are Tom Okon,

John Curran and Steve Doherty. Tom Okon is a high school and college friend who now lives

in Yonkers and, like McGrath, is very involved with St. Joseph's Church and School;

John Curran, a Bronxville resident; and Steve Doherty, of Eastchester,

who attended Fairfield University with McGrath and Okon.
 
The Green Line Sponsor for 2020 is Fitness & Recovery in Eastchester

and its owner Mack Lee Sullivan, MD.  The Green Line is painted along

the parade route a few days prior to announce the coming parade festivities.
 
Traditionally sold out, the Gala is attended by EIASC members and their guests.

EIASC membership is open to all. Parade, Gala and Membership details

are at eastchesterirish.org. EIASC is a nonprofit organization founded in 1966

with members from Eastchester, Tuckahoe, Bronxville,

Crestwood and surrounding communities.

 

St. Patrick's Day Parade 2020 Press Release

Cathleen Deegan, Honoree - Cathleen (Cathie) Deegan is being recognized as Honoree

at the Eastchester Irish-American Social Club's (EIASC) 16th Annual

St. Patrick's Day Parade for extensive volunteer service.

 

Deegan, a 29-year resident of Eastchester, has been a member of EIASC for 28 years.

She has served in leadership positions as Gala Chair and Raffle Co-Chair for the annual Gala

and Sash Presentation, the major fundraiser to support the parade.

 

Deegan has helped organize EIASC events such as the Christmas Party, Golf Outing

and Family Picnic. Her volunteerism extends beyond the EIASC to the local community

including the Wilmont Manor Civic Association and Hendry School of Dance both in

Eastchester, and teacher in the School of Religion at Immaculate Heart of Mary, Scarsdale.

 

Deegan traces her Irish roots to her parents. Her mother, Margaret Donnelly (nee Caffrey),

is from Kilnaleck in County Cavan and her father hails from Castleshane

in County Monaghan. William, Cathie's spouse, is from Tullamore in County Offaly.

They have three children, Ryan, Kate and Cara.

 

She received her B.S. from Fordham University at Rose Hill

and is retired from a career as a stockbroker.