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William McCarthy Obituary

McCARTHY - William Edward, of Roslyn Heights, NY, on October 17, 2007, 69 years of age. Loving Brother of Mary C. Cassidy of Northport, and John McCarthy of Roslyn Heights. Fond Uncle of James Cassidy and his wife Vickie, and Matthew Cassidy and his wife Leslie. Dear Grand Uncle of James Thomas and Benjamin James. Visiting Nolan & Taylor-Howe funeral home, 5 Laurel Avenue, Northport, NY, 2-5 and 7-9 PM Friday. Funeral Mass 9:30 AM at St. Philip Neri Church, Northport. Burial Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, NY.

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Published by Newsday on Oct. 19, 2007.

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George Dunn

October 19, 2007

I am very sorry to hear of Bills' passing. We were good friends in our old railroad days when our ELBOWS used to work very well.

Kenneth Thuilot

October 19, 2007

My sincere condolences to the McCarthy Family. I am a retired LIRR Signalman who worked with Bill.I will remember him fondly.He will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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Dan Callaghan

October 19, 2007

My sincere condolences to the McCarthy Family. I'm a retired LIRR Signalman, just like "Mac", I do remember him fondly and will remember him in my thoughts and prayers

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