Thomas F. McGrail Obituary
The passing of Thomas F. McGrail of Troy, Michigan occurred on October 3, 2026. Thomas, born on December 20, 1956 in Redford, Michigan, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Thomas touched many lives and will be remembered fondly for the moments shared and the memories created. Family, friends, and colleagues extend their love and support during this time. While Thomas’s presence will be missed, the influence he had on others will remain. Those who knew him will carry forward memories that reflect his character and spirit.
He is survived by: his wife Nancy Philippart; his children, Kevin McGrail (Kate), David McGrail and Kelsey McGrail (Ed Turner); his grandchildren, Chelsea McWilliams (Sean Nowak), Kaityn McWilliams and Cameron Thomas McGrail; and his pet Cosmo. He is also survived by six siblings and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 8th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Friday, October 9th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors (1368 N Crooks Rd, Clawson, MI 48017). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 9th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Memorial donations may be made in memory of Tom to Leader Dogs for the Blind (https://give.leaderdog.org*95e3dw*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3OTEyMjkzMjcuQ2p3S0NBandsWTNXQmhBTkVpd0Fwc05yTFRia3NNZ2xYM1JYVmNyNENZdHpUWFdsT1hTZEg0ZHBtME5WRFlTQUNsZmVoLXZPcEx3MXFCb0NOUk1RQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTI0MjIxNDA5Ny4xNzkxMjI5MzI2*_ga*MTc2OTcxNDY3MC4xNzkxMjI5MzI3*_ga_W6NGQECMCQ*czE3OTEyMjkzMjYkbzEkZzAkdDE3OTEyMjkzMjYkajYwJGwwJGgw) or the Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State University. The family has chosen to send donations to Mike Ilitch School of BusinessDonate Now (https://ilitchbusiness.wayne.edu).
