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for John McCarthy
Linda
July 9, 2024
I´m going to be busy on the 12th with a couple of video conference calls, but know I´ll be thinking of you and remembering the world of the night owls. Rest in Peace, my friend.
Linda Gray
July 9, 2022
I think of you often...RIP my friend.
Mark Fallon
August 10, 2008
John, you and Dotty created a wonderful family. You are missed very badly. Rest easy, my friend. Until we meet again.
I love you brother,
Mark
Mark Fallon
Taryn McCarthy
August 4, 2008
We miss you still hard to believe your not here! Love T and B
Tina Rock
July 26, 2008
Dottie and Family,
I'm so sorry about John. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tina Rock
Marlee Gomes
July 17, 2008
So sorry to hear of your great loss, may God watch over all of during this very hard time in your lives and also in your future. Marlee & Al Gomes
Marie Dolan
July 17, 2008
Dear Dottie, and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Johns passing. For many years I was a third shift co-worker with John at Verizon. From Boston to Taunton. I'll never forget his dedication to walking every night. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sincerely,
Marie
Donna DeRosa-Ciampa
July 16, 2008
Dear Dottie & Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss from Norma today...I was just asking about you and your family recently. We had alot of good times together when the kids were small, I often think of those days and am so grateful that we had that time. I just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you and wanted to extend my sincere condolences to you Dottie and your children.
Sincerely,
Donna DeRosa-Ciampa
Maria Alamia Frey
July 16, 2008
Dear Dotty, Taryn, and Brett,
I am so sorry about your loss. My prayers go out to you and all who knew and loved John.
Mike Casey
July 16, 2008
Mr. McCarthy,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Norma Alamia
July 16, 2008
Dear Dottie, Taryn, Brett,
NO words can say how i feel right now!!! I just found out about John and my heart breaks for you all. you know we have been friends for a long time and even though miles have been between us i always have fond memories of you and our family's together. John is a great person and i am a better person for knowing him...I hope that you can find comfort from the Lord during this time of sorrow. May God give us all the strength to carry on.
All my love and prayers,
Norma and Rich Alamia
Taryn McCarthy
July 16, 2008
When I walk I know you are with me.
Love, Taryn
Taryn McCarthy
July 16, 2008
It still seems like a dream to me and Brett misses his "pops" as do I. We love you and wish you were still here. Love T and B
Tom Kennedy
July 16, 2008
Heartfelt sympathy at your tragic loss. May the good Lord and his blessed Mother grant you the grace to carry this heavy burden. May all of your loved ones' good works and acts of kindness bring him a rich reward in Heaven.
Sincerely yours,
State Rep. Tom Kennedy
Steph S
July 16, 2008
Dear McCarthy Family-
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family in the wake of this horrible tragedy. There is no rhyme or reason when things like this happen and it's an awful situation for all involved.
May John rest in peace, and may your family can take solace in knowing that John knew he was loved and he loved you all.
Stephanie
Paul DuWors (B.C High Class of 1967)
July 16, 2008
John and I attended B.C. High and B.C. together. We worked together years later as service reps at Verizon after being laid off from our traditional jobs. We both retired from Verizon after 30+ years. I thought the world of Jocko and was shocked and saddened to hear of his death. He was truly one of the good guys. My prayers are with you.
linda gray
July 16, 2008
To know John McCarthy is to love him or hate him. He’s that kind of guy. If you believe in family, have an incredibly strong work ethic and are willing to fight and die for the red, white and blue, then you love him. Anyone else doesn’t matter anyway.
To be his wife Dotty or one of his children Taryn or Brett is to be loved above all else.
To be an American and a soldier is his pride and joy.
To be accepted as his friend is an honor and a tribute.
He is opinionated, sometimes rude & obnoxious, but a man whose morals and ethics are beyond question. We should all aspire to this kind of greatness.
I know of no man living or dead who can hold a candle to John’s honesty, integrity and sense of right and wrong.
John fought for our country in Vietnam, and survived.
John fought his way up from a usually fatal aneurysm, and survived.
John stood by my side and fought a battle against wrong, and survived.
John is a winner. How can we not love him?
John is an inspiration. How can we not miss him.
Michael Paskowski
July 16, 2008
Rest in peace my friend.
Mike Paskowski, BC High Class of 1967
Kathrine McCarthy
July 16, 2008
Taryn and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May the Lord help you through your time of sorrow and grief. Trust and Believe.
Mark & Susan Fallon
July 16, 2008
Dotty, Taryn and Brett:
We're so sorry for your loss. We have so many wonderful memories of John - an easy smile and a warm heart.
He loved all of you so much.
All of our love,
Susan and Mark
Pam Beckner
July 15, 2008
Dottie, I could not believe the news when rita called me. I am extremely saddened by your loss. My memories will always be him walking you to work.I will keep you , taryn and brett in my prayers.With deepest sympathies, Pam Beckner
laura vines
July 15, 2008
dear Taryn, and family,
I worked with taryn and you were an amazing person, your dad must have been the same, i wish your family all the best and god bless
tom irwin
July 15, 2008
Dear McCarthy Family,
I grew up with John, or Jocko as I always called him, in South Boston. He was a year a head of me at the Gate of Heaven but we spent our summers together at the Boy's L. I haven't lived in Boston for almost 30 years but I saw John just 2 short years ago at the re-dedication of the Vietnam Memorial at M St. Park. We talked for a bit but I had to catch a plane back to St. Louis so our visit wasn't as long as I would have liked.I served a tour of duty in Vietnam with the Marines.
I am terribly sorry for your loss. He truly was one of the nicest kids I knew growing up in Southie. I always enjoyed being in his company.
I will keep Jocko and all of you in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Tommy Irwin
Ted O'Brien
July 15, 2008
Mrs. McCarthy
My condolences on your loss. I grew up with "Jocko" in South Boston and played Pop Warner and handball at the "L" with him. I haven't seen him in many years but I still have fond memories.
VIVIAN PIRES
July 15, 2008
DEAR DOTTY
MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN THOSE WHO LOVED JOHN SO MUCH. HE WAS A SWEET AND KIND MAN.
Dan Rice
July 15, 2008
I knew John as a loving husband and father, but also, as a man who stood up for his friends and people who needed help, even when he had much to lose and nothing to gain. John, you were a man of principle, and it was my privilege to have known you, and to have learned from the way you led your life. I’ll miss you. God bless you, Dottie, Taryn, Brett, and all of the folks in Taunton who benefited from your courage.
Jennifer Ryan
July 15, 2008
Dear Dottie,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I can remember when you'd both walk to work. Now he will be watching over you. My heart goes out to you.
Bernard Thomas
July 15, 2008
Dottie Carmen and I are so sorry to hear of your lost.We will always remember John and his smile.May he walk among angels in heaven now.You and your family are in our prayers.
NANCY FALLON-FERZOCO
July 15, 2008
DEAR DOTTIE, TARYN, AND BRETT,
I HAVE ALWAYS REMEMBERED JOHN TO BE SUCH A LOVING HUSBAND AND FATHER TO YOU. YOU ARE SUCH A SPECIAL FAMILY. LOVING MEMORIES ARE WITH YOU. NANCY FALLON FERZOCO
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