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Walter McCarthy Obituary

Walter F. McCarthy BOSTON Walter F. McCarthy, died Dec. 9, in South Boston. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He was a beloved son of the late William and Mildred McCarthy; loving father of Kevin F. McCarthy of Billings, Mont., Beverly Schaukoski of Taunton, Christine Paiva of East Bridgewater, Debra Ferron of West Bridgewater, Maureen Miller of Whitman, Stephen McCarthy of Wyoming, R.I., and Kimberly Pierce of Abington. Also survived by 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held in the Cassidy-Keaney Funeral Home, 743 East Broadway, at L St., South Boston, Monday, Dec. 15, 4-8 p.m. Graveside services at Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. In lieu of flowers, donations in Walter's name may be made to the VNA Hospice Care, 100 Sylvan Road, Woburn, MA 01801. For information, directions and online guest book, please visit us at www.cassidykeaneyfuneralhome.com. Cassidy-Keaney Funeral Home 617-268-0092

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Published by The Enterprise on Dec. 14, 2008.

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roger pettee

December 15, 2008

this message is for christine paiva..my condolences on the passing of your dad, Chrissie...you probably don't remember me but I remember you and manny....with love to u both and all, roger pettee,think back about 25 or so years--tele 617-436-8050lv msg

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He faced the final three years of his nine year battle with courage and humor, often joking that at the end he would like a Viking Funeral. His bravery and tenacity was… indeed… worthy of the honor.

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