McGrorty, Matthew

Matthew McGrorty is a very brave four-year old who has been diagnosed with Hepatoblastoma (a form of liver cancer). Matt has shown uncommon maturity during his many trips to doctors and the hospital, giving strength to his family and the people in the medical profession who are ministering to this outstanding young boy.

Matt's mom, Carol, is a long time resident of Bethpage. His dad, John, is originally from Bay Shore and is currently a police officer in New York City. Matt has a twin sister Ashlynn and an older brother Sean. His proud grandparents, Betty and Mike Croan, have been active in the Bethpage Fire Department for many years and involved in a great many other community activities.

Matthew was given the honor, together with Connie Doolan, as Grand Marshals of the 2008 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Bethpage.

Information from The BETHPAGE TRIBUNE, February 8-14, 2008

On April 19, 2010 the Town of Oyster Bay, Matthew Bryan McGrorty, Field Dedication took place. In attendance was: Dennis Baggia, Commissioner of Bethpage Baseball Association, Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Hon. John Venditto, Bethpage Fire Department Color Guard, Kelly Ryan from the Bethpage High School sang the National Anthem, the McGrorty family (listed in order from the program). The playground and the new T-Ball field is located between Silber and Caffrey Avenues with Flamingo Lane to the north. Twin sister, Ashlynn, was the first player to hit a ball on this field.