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James Joseph McCarthy, 82 departed this life on April 18, 2011. 'Jim' was born February 15, 1929 in Liberty, New York to James Joseph McCarthy and Florence Hathaway McCarthy. He grew up and was educated in Liberty, NY; and served in the US Army, Signal Corps. He received his undergraduate degree from SUNY and Masters Degrees from Columbia University and SUNY. He married Doris Blume in 1955 and they were blessed with a son, Dennis James, in 1956. Jim was a lifelong educator having been a teacher, principal, administrator and guidance counselor in elementary and secondary school systems in New York, Pennsylvania and Arizona. He loved music and was choir director in several churches throughout his life as music was a love of both Jim and Doris until her passing in 1986. Fortunately, Jim lived in an active retirement community and was able to keep busy by working as a caretaker of many homes of seasonal retirees nearby. In 1990, Jim married Helen Walter. They enjoyed entertaining, traveling and each others' humor until her death in 2010. Jim founded Eagles' Wings Foundation that became his primary focus in later life, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars to bring help and dignity to the poor in Mexico. Jim is survived by his cousin, Viola Marcio of New York; children, Dennis McCarthy, Norissa (Rick) Honea, Daniel (Susan) Walter, Melissa Pemberton, Randall (Anabelle) Walter, Armando Ceja; eleven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and many friends worldwide. Services will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 20615 E. Ocotillo Rd, Queen Creek, AZ on Tuesday, April 26th. Visitation and rosary will begin at 10 a.m. followed by Funeral Mass and celebration of his life at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, Jim requested donations be made to Eagles' Wings Foundation [email protected]. Bueler Mortuary.
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Martha Elena Camacho de Cuevas
April 26, 2011
Querido Jim, ha sido un honor conocerte y tener la posibilidad de compartir juntos dando felicidad. Tu gran amabilidad, empatia hacia los demas y sincero desprendimiento te mantendrá en los corazones y mentes de miles de mexicanos a los que desinteresadamente ayudaste y dedicaste tu tiempo y tu vida. Dios sin lugar a dudas te tiene a su lado. Te vamos a extraniar muchisimo. Un sincero pesame a tus familiares y amigos.
Carolyn Herrera
April 24, 2011
Jim you were special to us. We had many good times throughout the years. It was something that we would run into one another in other towns. Not knowing each others schedule. You were so intelligent & I was very impressed with your vocabulary. Helen's children meant a lot to you, you always had kind words to say about them. Armando, your adopted son, what joy he also brought to you. The last few years, we saw that you were not doing too well with your health. No more suffering our friend. You are now with your loved ones & epecially JESUS CHRIST. I will miss our conversations. Love you always! Vaya con DIOS mi amigo!
Carolyn Herrera & family-Jesse Bueno
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