William Robert McGrath "Mugsy," 80, of Portland, beloved husband of Marilyn (Scirica) McGrath, passed away on Monday January 15, 2024 at Middlesex Hospital. He was born in New Britain, son of the late William and Frances (Meheran) McGrath. William was a veteran serving with the US Air Force. He was stationed in Mississippi and did a tour in Taiwan. Thereafter, he worked for the US Post Office for over 50 years as a letter carrier in the West Hartford area. William had a love of sports and was a member of the the National Association of Sports Officials. He would often be found officiating on the football and baseball fields.

William is survived by his wife, Marilyn; son, Christopher McGrath of Southington; daughter, Dawn Travers (Steve Franco) of Southington and stepdaughters, Kim Trowbridge (Aaron) of Middletown,  Jill Tardiff (Jason) of Bourne, MA; sister, Patricia Florkowski (Walter) of New Britain; brother, Thomas McGrath (Jane) of North Adams, MA; six grandchildren, Rachel Johnson, Brianna Johnson, Kahli Travers, Amanda Travers, Elijah Tardiff, Benjamin Tardiff;  two great grandchildren, Kaleb and Kassius; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be on Sunday January 21st from 4 to 6 p.m. at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St. Middletown.  The Funeral Liturgy will be held on Monday January 22nd at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 45 Freestone Ave. Portland. Burial with military honors will follow at the Swedish Cemetery.

Those who wish may send memorial contributions to St. Jude Childrens Hospital, 501 Saint Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Disabled Veterans National Foundation, 4601 Forbes Blvd. Suite #130, Lanham, MD 20706. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.