Gerald J. “Gerry” McCarthy
Gerald J. “Gerry” McCarthy, of Milton, formerly of Mission Hill, died at the Stanley Tippett Hospice House in Needham after a short illness on November 28, 2010.
Born in Boston to the late Paul M. and Mary B. (Healey) McCarthy, Gerry was a graduate of Boston State College. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a Minor in Psychology.
Gerry worked as a Civil Service Examiner in the Human Resources Division for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Gerry’s favorite pastimes included bowling and walking. He was a member of the Cunningham Bowling Green Lawn Bowling Club where he and his team were the undefeated champions in a tournament in 2008. He also was a member of the Cunningham Senior Men’s Bowling League.
Beloved husband of Veronica J. “Vicki” (Fake) McCarthy. Loving father of Caroline A. Dodero and Kelly E. McCarthy, both of Milton. Brother of Robert E. McCarthy and his wife Barbara of Braintree and the late Paul M. McCarthy, Jr. and Kevin D. McCarthy. Devoted grandfather of Tayla C. Dodero. Gerry is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, Milton on Thursday, Dec. 2 at 9:00AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave. MILTON, Wednesday, 4-8PM. Interment Milton Cemetery.
Donations in Gerry’s memory may be made to the Stanley Tippett Hospice House, 920 South St. Needham, MA 02492.
Guestbook Entries
Caroline, Sorry to hear about your Dad.Bob and I send our sincere condolenses.You are in our prayers.
Bob and Jolene Tonello
Dear Vicki,
Tom and I send our sincere sympathy to you, Kelly, Carolyn and Family. We will remember fondly his wonderful sense of humor.
Peace,
Tom and Betty Carr
Gerry was a great co-worker and friend. Most people share a coffee break together, Gerry and I shared a tea break every morning at 10:30 until he retired. I always liked talking with him about the Red Sox and the TV program Survivor. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Gerry and I were co-workers who shared a passion for the night-time soaps Melrose Place and Beverly Hills 91020. Gerry was a very funny man who wit was dry and gentle. My most vivid memory of “McCarthy” was with this eyeglasses on the edge of his nose with eyebrows arched and removing the glasses to make a point. My thoughts are with his entire family. RIP