Geoffrey McCarthy Obituary

Geoffrey C. McCarthy, 45, of Inglis, Fla., passed away June 22, 2013, in Inglis.
Geoff, born in Tampa, is survived by his immediate family, Jack and Jenny McCarthy (parents); Brooke Lynn McCarthy (daughter); Louise Lombardi (domestic partner); and Lucille McCarthy, (grandmother); all residents of the Inglis, Florida area. His extended family includes members of the Bandelian and Wittmann families in Western, N.Y., and Lombardi family in Southern California.
Until disabled as a passenger in an auto mishap in 2000, Geoff worked as an environmental remediation tech in California, Florida and Washington State. He was also a competent machinist and motorcycle mechanic and friends say, "he could fix just about anything." In addition, Geoff was a successful superbike and motorcycle endurance road racer. Following recovery from his injuries, he returned to live his final days in the Inglis area in 2003. He continued to be active in motorcycling and could always be relied on to help others in need. In recent years he contributed thousands of dollars to law enforcement agencies across the U.S. during annual bike trips from Florida to California to participate as a volunteer at the U.S. Motorcycle Grand Prix at Laguna Seca, Calif. Geoff was preparing to make his fourth motorcycle cross country trip when he unexpectedly died in his sleep.
He will be missed by all the life-long friends he made in North America and Western Europe during his all too brief, but very full, active life. He was a real "mensch".

Published by Citrus County Chronicle on Jun. 25, 2013.
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Sending ongoing loving comfort to all of Geoff's family and loved ones~

Laura Sapia

April 9, 2018

Geoff could really drive and I will always remember his win at LaCarrera in April of 1987, then only 19 years old, and fearless. I ran with him and Duane Summers for the last 50 miles, finishing 3ed but never quite catching them on my BMW. Enjoy those roads in Heaven Geoffrey and learn the curves so you can help us ride to, if we get there. Great young kid......

Jim Roche

April 8, 2018

Approaching Geoff's Birthday I thought I would re-instate his guestbook. He would have been 47 on December 1, 2014. It is as if it was yesterday that he was here at the house with some small chore he was trying to accomplish. Missing him will last forever ...

November 11, 2014

Geoff u will live on in the thoughts and memories of those who were privileged to know you. You were a loving son, a good friend and an amazing father!! Thank you for sharing part of your life with me...you will be greatly missed but always remembered!

Lori Brandolino/kretz

July 21, 2013

Dear Jenny, Jack and Louise,
We are so very saddened about the loss of Geoff. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. I wish I had the chance to meet him, heard so many great things over the years about Geoff and the many interests we had in common. God Bless Geoff and may he rest in peace.
Tim Johnson, Minneapolis, MN

July 9, 2013

I'm missing you brother...BIG TIME!!!!!

Andy Lombardi

June 30, 2013

then til' now... history's gone past...
how'd this world get old so fast?...
softened wrinkles on old faces skin...
won't take much time... b'cause... we're next of kin...
so don't blink or be hasty time can't stand still... pause even once and you're o'er the hill...
so stay young as you are... and always be free... to take some advice from the land and the sea...
to be kind to nature as she takes to her course... take stride in the changes... feel no remorse...
be it luck or be it fate that god gave us five senses... to be to ourselves number one in the census...
six point five thousand million all signed up for the race...
no fees to pay here...
it isn't the case...
i know that god is with us... to help us through this maze... we just haven't made it through yet...
the sum of all our days......

Jack,Jenny,Lucille,Sister Louise,Brooke,... i still don't know just what to say, except i LOVE YOU!

Andy Lombardi

June 30, 2013

We are so sorry to hear this tragic news. Our love and prayers to the family. Our relationship started when Geoff was a very young guy! So happy we were blessed with an impromptu Easter celebration this year. Love, The Murray Family

June 28, 2013

So happy that we got to spend some time together last summer. You will be missed. Give my love to Darrell up there! Love u

amy cannistraci

June 28, 2013

Geoff,I am so glad we got back in contact with eachother.You were a true friend to my brother Darrell and I will never forget the trouble you two got into.Give him and my dad big hugs for me.Sonia Johnsen(Bangs)

June 28, 2013

I played Little League baseball with Geoff at NELL & we continue to stay friends through the years. My heart goes out to his family. He was a wonderful person.

Laraine Turner-Ramsey

June 28, 2013

Sending loving prayers of comfort to Louise, Brooke, Jenny and Jack at this most painful time. May your beautiful memories of Geoff comfort you always.

Laura Sapia

June 26, 2013

RIP....ILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR SMILE....YOUR IN A BETTER PLACE NOW WITH GOD.....

DARLA ASHBY

June 26, 2013

We are very sorry about your loss.

stacy evers and family

June 26, 2013

RIP,thoughts and prayers go out to the families, so for your loss..

Tina myers

June 26, 2013

Louise and Brooke were are very sorry for your loss. Words can't express how much Geoff is going to be missed. He was a great friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

The Burke Family

June 26, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss, Our prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.. Emily says to please tell Brooke that she loves her and is very sad for her.

Tiffanie Robinson

June 25, 2013

R.I.P. You will be truly missed! To the family I'm so sorry for your loss.
Darren Logan

June 25, 2013

Geoff you became a fixture in our family, and you will always be one. We love you and this is so very sad. I love you Geoffy.

Marlo

June 25, 2013

r.i.p. you left this world way too soon. may the light of peace shine on you for eternity

karen

June 25, 2013

We are so very sorry for your loss, Jack and Jenny.

Alyce and Rus Parsons-Christie

June 25, 2013

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