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JOHN McCARTHY Obituary


JOHN T. McCARTHY (Age 59)  
On Sunday, October 28, 2012, of Takoma Park, MD. Coach McCarthy was known for his love of Lacrosse and coached high school lacrosse at DeMatha and Blair. John is credited with developing the sport throughout Montgomery County. Honored in 2007 as referee of the year by the Washington Area Lacrosse Officials Association (WALOA). He will be honored with their Lifetime Achievement Award in February. Beloved husband of Deborah G. McCarthy; father of Brigid P. McCarthy and Patrick J. McCarthy; son of the late Thomas and Patricia McCarthy of Mineola, NY. The family will receive friends at their home on Friday evening starting at 5 p.m. Visitation at Takoma Park Presbyterian Church, 310 Tulip Avenue, Takoma Park, MD, on Saturday, November 3, at 10 a.m. with Funeral Service at 11 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Youth Programs at Takoma Park Presbyterian Church or the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, 10400 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 270, Columbia, MD 21044.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Oct. 30, 2012.

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Carolyn Dockins

November 4, 2012

Hi Deb,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. He was young.

Margaret Cary

November 2, 2012

Brigid, I am sorry about your loss. My prayers are with you.

Brendan Murray

November 1, 2012

God bless you John for a job very well done. You touched the lives of so many in a way that reached far beyond the field. My humble thanks for the friendship.

Alan Elmont

November 1, 2012

John has a legacy that will extend beyond my own life to that of my son, Lee. Few have ever possessed as big a heart or broad a grin than did "Mac". We will say Kadish for John for years to come.

October 31, 2012

I am going to miss you coach...you helped me become the man I am today

October 31, 2012

Brigid: I am sadden to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your the family. From: Your friend and coworker, Audrey

Kim Richardson

October 31, 2012

Brigid, my thoughts and prayers are with you, your Mother and Brother in this hour of mourning...think on these things 'No more pain for him and his tears have been wiped away'. I pray for the comfort that only God can give for you all.

Michael Duberstein

October 31, 2012

John was a loving father, great coach and down-deep a gentle soul.m Hodges Heights will not be the same without you. As the Hawaiians would say "Aloha a kamaha'o kaahe'le" (Love and a wonderful journey).

Steve Lesser

October 30, 2012

Our thoughts and love to all the family. We only think of Mac in the most wonderful of ways. May this bring all peace and comfort.

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