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George McCarthy Obituary

McCARTHY, George E. 80, of Franklin, Nov. 29, 2008. Husband of Lorraine E. (Emond). Father of James G. McCarthy, Brenda C. Blais both of North Attleboro, Sheila A. Dennis of Franklin and Penny M. Bouley of Holliston, brother of Edward M. McCarthy of ME, Irene Chipman of Southborough, Dorothy Lussier of ME, Mary Cavers of ME, Lorraine Ouellette of Peabody and Gloria May of RI., brother of the late Richard G. McCarthy and Patricia Charest. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren and several nieces & nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral with Military Honors Thurs., Dec. 4, 2008 at 10AM from the Charles F. Oteri & Son Franklin Funeral Home, 33 Cottage St., FRANKLIN (www.franklinfuneral.com) with a Funeral Mass in St. Joseph Church, 151 Village St., Medway, MA, at 11AM. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Franklin. Calling hrs. Wed., Dec. 3, 2008 from 3-8PM. If desired donations in his memory sent to Milford Regional Medical Center, 14 Prospect St., Milford, MA 01757 would be appreciated. Late retired business manager United Association Sprinkler Fitters and Apprentices Local 550 Boston, MA and USAF WWII Veteran.

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 1 to Dec. 2, 2008.

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David Stirk

December 10, 2008

My condolences to the family of George E. McCarthy. I always enjoyed my sprinklerfitter experiences with George when I worked in the Local 550 area. His support for all Union Sprinklerfitters was immense and his dedication to his local and to the industry will be greatly missed. David Stirk - Local Union 669 Shrewsbury, MA

John J Boland

December 5, 2008

TO the McCarthy Family. I am so Sorry for your lost, I just found out about George. George is a great guy and did a lot for the Local and will be missed. John J Boland

JOSEPH NIGRO

December 4, 2008

PLEASE ACCEPT MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF ONE GREAT GUY AND MEMBER OF THE BOSTON BUILDING TRADES COUNCIL.GEORGE MAY YOU REST IN PEACE YOUR JOB WAS WELL DONE. JOE NIGRO RETIRED GEN.AGENT BOS.BUILDING TRADES COUNCIL

Nicholas Piti II

December 3, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Jennifer McCarthy

December 2, 2008

I love you Papa!

Haley Bouley

December 2, 2008

Papa was the best papa ever. I will miss him dearly

Roger Heroux

December 2, 2008

To Penny and Brenda and family members,
No words can ever express the hurt you feel right now but please accept my deepest sympathies on the lost of your father.

John Viola

December 2, 2008

George was a dedicated fire sprinkler advocate. Through his efforts George promoted and sponsored some of the strictest fire laws in the Commonwealth. These laws which allowed the installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems have saved countless lives and property. George will be sadly missed.

John Zubricks

December 2, 2008

Our condolences to the family, we will always cherish the good times and camaraderie we had with George and Jamie and the boys from Boston in Ann arbor.john zubricks local 281

Nick Piti

December 2, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Stan Smith

December 1, 2008

To the McCarthy family,
Our sincere condolences from the Members, Staff and Officers at Local 483 Sprinkler Fitters San Francisco Bay Area.

Stan Smith
Business Manager

Nancy & Richard "Red" Sullivan

December 1, 2008

Lorraine and family, We are so very sorry to hear of George's death. He was a good friend and took care of all his fitters. Our hearts go out to all of you. We had some good times together, he will be missed.

Thomas McNamara

December 1, 2008

Sorry for your loss, keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Thomas McNamara

ron&samantha russell

December 1, 2008

our thoughts and prayers are with you.ron russell local 550

Kate Guiod

December 1, 2008

Jamie - my thoughts are with you and your family. Your Dad was a great guy, and I will always remember him.

Christine & Patrick Klug

December 1, 2008

To The McCarthy Family,
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. George was a great guy and will be missed.

Joan Goddard

December 1, 2008

Words can't express the sorrow I feel for all of you. I have such wonderful childhood memories of being in your home. I will cherish them all!

God bless you with the peace that transcends all understanding.

With much love.

T Kerr

December 1, 2008

God Bless you George. Thank you for you loyalty to my family!

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