Raymond James “Buddy” McGrath Jr. of Wildwood, NJ, passed away on September 6, 2024 at home.

Funeral services will be held at St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church (2901 Atlantic

Avenue, Wildwood) on September 11 th with visitation starting at 10am with mass

following at 11am. Burial will follow at the Cape May County Veterans’ Cemetery.

Buddy was born in Philadelphia, PA to Dr. Raymond J McGrath and Jane A. McGrath

on June 25, 1941. He went to high school at West Catholic HS and graduated in

1958. He went on to earn a degree from Philadelphia Military College. He went on

to start 2 successful pizza shops in both Avalon and Cape May Court House starting

in 1977 and retiring in 2005. He enjoyed golf, boating, bowling, darts, and playing

cards.

Buddy is survived by the love of his lfe for 58 years, his wife, Patricia of Wildwood. Survivors: Children Raymond

(Debbie), Joseph (Teresa), Sean (Colleen), and Patricia (Jumbo), sister Sue,

grandchildren Michael, Brenden, Ryan, Lexi, Cade, Maura, Shane, Patrick and

Megan. He is preceded in death by both his parents.

Condolences at ingersollgreenwoodfh.com

Memorial donations may be made to National Kidney Association. The family

wishes to extend their gratitude to American Legion, AOH, the Emerald Society , Masonic, K of C, Moose,

Elks to name a few.