Charles J. “Charlie” McCarthy
Charles J. “Charlie” McCarthy, of Quincy, passed away on January 25, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Charlie is survived by his treasured wife of 55 years, Audrey (Frye) McCarthy, and was the devoted father of Claire McCarthy-Gul of GA, Neil McCarthy of Randolph, Jean McCarthy of Quincy, Paul McCarthy of Mansfield, and Anne McCarthy-Jacobson of Rockland. He was the cherished Papa of Colleen, Erin, Shannon, Chloe, Lily, Ross, and Sophie McCarthy, and the much loved father-in-law of Mamie, Marianne, Erik, and Rahim. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Charlie retired in 2002 from Ris Paper Co. where he worked for 59 years as a salesman. Since then, he has devoted his time as a volunteer at the Massachusetts General Hospital Yawkey 8 Infusion Unit, which he loved. He was a proud U.S. Marine who served in the Korean War, and was awarded a Purple Heart. He actively supported the USMC until his death. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, January 31, 2011 in St. Agatha Church, Milton, at 10:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours from the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave., Milton on Sunday from 2:00-6:00 pm. Internment Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree, MA. If desired, donations in Charlie’s name may be made to the Yawkey 8 Infusion Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St., Boston, MA 02114.
Guestbook Entries
My father, Bob Santry, was a life-long friend of Charlie’s. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Dear Paul, Marianne, kids and family. I am so sorry for your loss. It was a long struggle. Mr. McCarthy is at peace and in your hearts forever. Thinking of you.
Shirley
I met Charlie during the time I spent at MGH on Yawkey 8. I am thankful that there are people like him in the world that give so much of themselves to help others. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire McCarthy family. God Bless.
Uncle Chucky…..I love you and will miss you very much!
Dear Mc Carthy Family!
I am so sorry to hear about your father’s passing. It has been a tough time for all of you. Please know I am thinking of you,
Love,
Lieke
Dear Anne,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Cathy Lazo
Dear Paul, Marianne and Family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you on the loss of your father. He was a nice man. I was proud to meet a fellow Marine like Charlie. A war hero! He gave me these great Marine glasses that I keep along with my own and my families Marine items.
Semper Fi, Charlie!
David
Dear McCarthy family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am a nurse in the Yawkey 8 Infusion Unit and always enjoyed Charlie so much. He was so good to our patients and always made them (and us!) laugh, saying that he had chocolate chip cookies baking in the oven, or he was all out of lobster, shrimp and steak today for lunch. His presence is greatly missed. I am thinking and praying for all of you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Heather Kuberski, RN
Jean, Mrs. McCarthy, Claire, Neil, Paul, Anne and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at the sad loss of Charlie. He truly was that rare human being who was a gentle man and a true gentleman. As we now carry on in his name, may we make him proud!
To the Mccarthy Family, We at Friendlys have truly lost a friend. We will miss seeing him every saturday with that wonderful smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Sincerely, The crew from Friendlys in Wollaston.