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Fred Healy (Hicksville golf)
October 30, 2007
Jack was always fun to be around.. jokes, stories, pranks... all in fun and everyone loved them. He'll be missed by everyone who knew him. Much of the fun at the county golf tournament was listening to Jack tell his stories, always with that gleam in his eyes. My favorite prank of his when he had the lovely golf coach from Plainview organize the "annual parade" through the Bethpage parking lot. Of course, there was no such thing as a parade.. he,he,he...
One of a kind!
Bernard Hintz
October 29, 2007
I just found out about the passing of Mac. He was one in a million. As a fellow golf coach he gave me the greatest gift you could share, the gift of laughter. His stories about the pranks he pulled off were never ending. I could hardly play golf for the laughter. I still show my students the "between the legs" putting stance. My condolences to his family. He will truly be missed.
Phil Husted
October 29, 2007
From all those Nassau County Golf Coaches: Thanks for the memories!
Chris Chang
October 24, 2007
Just read through some of the entries..... I share the feelings. The right or left shoelace stuff, coming for the rubber chicken in Pizzolo's class,Wrigley's and Loonie Tunes! He always had our back! Terrific Man and my favorite year in football was the half season that I played for Coach McCarthy and Ryan. They don't make 'em like that anymore. He will be missed!
brian carswell
October 24, 2007
mr mac, thanks for all the memories. god bless! class of 1985
Chris Callaghan
October 24, 2007
My condolences to the McCarthy family. Mac was an awesome guy. I dont think I ever saw him when he wasnt smiling, there arent many people you can say that about. He will be missed.
Bill Healy
October 23, 2007
Mac, you will be missed. a class act who taught us to laugh. loved that rubber chicken. God Bless you.
Scott Paternoster
October 23, 2007
Sally Sezmo Mac! You were the best friend and coach a kid could have. Hit em straight up there.
Stephen Muto
October 23, 2007
I was shocked and saddened to hear the news about Mac. There are so many great Mac memories. My favorite was the sign on the ceiling of the wrestling room: "If you can read this, you're being pinned."
Diane McCarthy
October 22, 2007
Thank you all for your wonderful remembrances of Jack. He loved people and they loved him back. It was his joy and privilege to teach--I feel that I know all of you--he had so many stories he told me. He was a most wonderful father and a tender, loving, and very SILLY grandfather. His grandchildren adored him as did his sons and me, his loving wife.
Eva McCarthy
October 20, 2007
Yayo Jack was my grandpa. It was so hard to take it as it happened. I couldn't believe it when my dad told me and my sister says that he is an angel.
Scott McCarthy
October 18, 2007
On behalf of all our family, I want to thank you all for your memories and heart-felt notes. All of you make it just a little easier... It is truly an honor to know that my father was able to touch so many lives and leave so many great memories for so many. He was also the best husband/father/grandfather anyone could ask for and we will miss him dearly.
Warren Kohm
October 16, 2007
Mac,
You were a CSH legend, a mentor, a coach and a fine man! Whether it was the 7th/8th grade football team, the "chicken" the "ruddy-kazoo" or the multitude of jokes and ways you made gym class fun or sports after school better, you will be missed. The kids in heaven will not get to practice the Jimmy “super-fly snooka” move now under your guidance….. We will miss your inspiration, you humor and your ability to always laugh!
Doug Tewksbury
October 16, 2007
I am saddened to hear the news of Mac's passing and offer my sincere condolences to his family. Mac was a real special man. I was lucky enough to not only have him as a teacher/coach but also to coach with him. Thanks for all the Great memories Mac!
Chris Geier
October 16, 2007
My favorite memories of CSH always included Mac. He was a one of a kind teacher, coach, and friend. I know that all of us that were lucky enough to have spent time with him on the playing fields, in the gym, or listening to one of his famous stories are a better person because of him.
Mark duRivage
October 15, 2007
Memories of that pick-off move(which was a balk) and the left handed bat always bring a smile to my face. Mr. Mac was a class act. He will be missed.
Nick Lizzo
October 14, 2007
It is a measure of this man that he touched so many lives and left us all the better for it.
Fred Schachter
October 13, 2007
Coach Mac will certainly be missed. I will never forget the Carle Place (Frogs) game.The man in motion hopped,the QB croaked the signals and then he switched the linemen with the backs. Some of the best times at CSH.
Ollie Moisan
October 10, 2007
Only fond memories and always a smile from coach Mac. You should be playing football not soccer was his favorite line. Great teacher and a better person. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
Matt Schrader
October 10, 2007
Coach Mac always greeted you with a smile! On the field or in the halls, Mac always had something nice to say...usually something that made you laugh!! Perhaps the greatest softball pitcher in history! All the best to the McCarthy family. He will be missed, but not forgotten.
mark mcgovern
October 10, 2007
truly a sad day for the seahawk nation. incredible person on and off the field. we all took a little mac with us upon graduation, and his legend will live on.
Brian McGovern
October 9, 2007
To this day I did not realize (until just Googled) that they were NOT the Wheatley Wombats! I have etched in my mind a man in a blue wind breaker, inviting smile, embelishing some outrageous story to some unsuspecting junior high boys who cannot take their eyes off him - and them loving him for it. I know I did and do. Thank you for everything...
Jeff Fulcomer
October 9, 2007
Coach Mac had the gift of always making gym class fun. No matter what the circumstances, Mac could always crack you up.
You will be deeply missed.
(CSH '82)
Chris Reynolds
October 9, 2007
Always a smile, a laugh and a word of encouragment for everyone. A kind man. The spirit of the green sweater will live on in the field house and the halls.
Ken Reda
October 9, 2007
Mr. Mac was a great teacher and a wonderful person. Each time I play golf I have fond memories of coach Mac as he taught me how to hit out of the sand. Unfortunately he was a better teacher than I was a student. We are all better off for knowing Mr. Mac he will be missed.
Harry Schrader
October 9, 2007
I am saddened to hear the news of Mac's passing and offer my sincere condolences to his family. Mac was absolutely one of my favorites at CSH; always quick to smile and make you laugh. A great golf coach - I still use Mac's famous putt between the legs trick to this day! God Bless.
Deidre Gehrke
October 9, 2007
Mark told me last night. Will always remeber his concern for Grandma Gehrke and that "great" golf club he made for Mark.
Deidre Gehrke
Richard Reda
October 9, 2007
Mac you were an amazing coach and teacher and you will be greatly missed.My kids have fallen for righty,lefty baseball bat gag many times and I laugh everytime. You were what sports should be,fun.Thanks for all you taught me.(C.S.H 82)
Scott L
October 9, 2007
We will miss you Coach! One of the great motivators and always keeping it fun both on and off the field. The infamous telegram! The silver spoon kids. The best.....
Donald Reda
October 8, 2007
I was lucky enough to have Mr. Mac touch my life as my teacher at West Side. You couldn't leave PE class without a smile. I was also able to teach and coach with him at CSH. I learned from him both as a student and a colleague. A great person and a great teacher, thanks for the memories.
Guy Riccardi
October 8, 2007
Mac was awesome! The funniest teacher I've ever known as well as my favorite football coach (rubber chicken). Gonna' miss ya' Mac.
Guy Riccardi - C.S.H. 82'.
Paul Paternoster
October 8, 2007
I just found out about Mac from Mike Corrado. I am so sorry for your loss, he was one of the great ones as a coach, educator and friend. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Lee Van Voorhees
October 7, 2007
I can't believe it! Diane, I am so sorry.
Lee
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