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.