Margaret A. McGreal Obituary

We bid farewell to Margaret A. McGreal of Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 19, 2025 at the age of 88. Margaret touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Margaret A. McGreal to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Patrick Molloy and Margaret Molloy; her husband Joseph A. McGreal; her siblings, Mary O'Dowd, John Molloy and Patrick Molloy; her daughter-in-law Caroline McGreal; her brothers-in-law, Jude O'Dowd, Thomas McGreal, Robert Virgilio and Edward Canavan; and her nephew Jude Patrick O'Dowd.

She is survived by: her children, Patrick McGreal (Kathleen) of Albany, NY, Pegeen Whalen (Jerome) of Lincroft, NJ and Joseph McGreal of Bethesda, MD; her grandchildren, Margaret, Colleen, Patrick, Joseph and Erin; and her sisters-in-law, Nancy Molloy, Marion Molloy, Anne Canavan, Maureen McGreal and Mary McGreal.

Viewing was held on Monday, April 28th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the O'Brien Funeral Home-Wall (2028 NJ-35, Wall Township, NJ 07719). A Mass was held on Tuesday, April 29th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Catharine Church (215 Essex Ave, Spring Lake, NJ 07762). An entombment was held on Tuesday, April 29th 2025 at 11:15 AM at the St. Catharine Cemetery (1100 W Chicago Blvd, Sea Girt, NJ 08750).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Monastery of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St. Joseph 631 Griffin Pond Road South Abington Twp, PA 18411.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
O'Brien Funeral Home

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Apr 28

Viewing

O'Brien Funeral Home-Wall
2028 NJ-35, Wall Township, NJ 07719

Tue

Apr 29

Mass

St. Catharine Church
215 Essex Ave, Spring Lake, NJ 07762

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Apr 29

Entombment

St. Catharine Cemetery
1100 W Chicago Blvd, Sea Girt, NJ 08750

April 27, 2025

Gary and Pam Frigo lit a candle

Gary and Pam Frigo sent flowers

“Mcgreal Family, In loving memory of Peg McGreal, an incredible woman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sending many condolences and our heartfelt sympathies, will give donation to the Monastery in her memory as well.”

Nancy O'Dowd wrote a sympathy message

“One of many memories! more to follow!”

Nancy O'Dowd wrote a comment

“lots of love..”

“Dear Family, Our beloved Aunt Peggie has been an amazing aunt and friend - always there for all of us, with her selfless acts of kindness. She will be sorely missed, but is at peace. Love, Nancy and family ❤️❤️”