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Alice McCarthy Obituary
She was born in Hainesport, N.J., Sept. 27, 1936, to Joseph and Alice Mitchell. After graduating from high school, she started working at Fort Dix, N.J., where she met the love of her life, Justin E. (Gene) McCarthy Jr. They married on Oct. 31, 1959, and spent 50 years together raising their family and keeping them in line.
Alice always had a song in her, and sang in her church choir while in high school, and for the last 20 years at St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was an active volunteer in her children's schools and with other organizations at places where Gene's military career took them. Her most satisfying volunteer job was being the soccer coach when her daughters all played on the same team for St. Mary's Catholic School. After retiring from Hampton City Schools, she began traveling again with her husband and enjoyed trips to Italy, Hungary and Ireland with her good friends, Diane Cone and Claire Rose. She loved to keep her hands busy with crafts of all sorts, especially crocheting blankets to keep her family warm. She always made sure no one left the house hungry, and a party could never have too much food or wine. She never met anyone she couldn't talk to, and will be missed by her many friends at St. Joseph's Church and TOPS, and her swimming buddies.
Her parents and her sister, Doris Zimmer, preceded her in death.
She is survived by her husband, Gene; her four daughters and sons-in-law, Cathy and Dan Burke, Patty and Tim Glynn, Erin and Don Gray, and Maureen McCarthy; her seven grandchildren, Kelly Glynn, Patrick Glynn, Justin Burke, Daniel Burke, Colleen Burke, Donald Gray, and Mary Gray. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters and their families, Joe Mitchell, Stanley Mitchell, Billy Mitchell, John Mitchell, Monica Evans and MaryAnn Tyner.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery on Nov. 17, at 10 a.m. The family will receive friends Friday from 5 to 6 p.m. with a Rosary service to begin at 6 p.m. at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic School, Hampton, Va. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alice McCarthy
November 18, 2009
Dear Gene and Girls,
How sad it was to hear about Alice's sickness and death. I remember you all so well from our years together at St. Mary's. And I know how she loved to travel. That beautiful and smiling face made you happy to just see her.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you travel down this sad and lonely path.
Sue and Stan Gorski Yorktown, VA
Stan Gorski, Jr. Mendham, NJ
Meg Gorski Albertson Savannah, GA
Elaine Giberson
November 15, 2009
Alice was my cousin, and I loved her very much. I can't ever remember seeing her without a smile on her face. She loved her family, and was a wonderful wife and mother. She always was there for comfort when we needed her. Being in NJ and away from her made it hard to stay in touch, but she and Gene and sometimes the kids would stop and see us when traveling through. She would also stop at Ellis meats to get her favorite hotdogs when here. We also made it to VA. to attend two weddings. I will miss her dearly. I am so happy that within the last couple of months I did have a chance to speak with her. I love you guys. Take care of yourselves, and please stay in touch.
Mary McDevitt Dunnigan
November 2, 2009
Patty,
I remember your mom from St. Mary's and how much she was involved in your life. I have great memories of you when we were in 8th grade. I am very sorry for your loss and I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
November 2, 2009
It was a pleasure to take care of Mrs. McCarthy at the Infusion Center. We will miss her greatly.
Michael & Dawn Mitchell
October 31, 2009
Dear Family,
It is with great sadness that I read the e-mail containing Aunt Alice's obituary. Dawn and my heart goes out to you all. We wish we could be there to be with the family but unfortunately we can't.
I have such found memories of Aunt Alice. The things that I remember are her laugh, and the look in her eye when she was happy they were all so contagious.
I always enjoyed being around her and talking with her. She and my dad would always end up talking about their mom and dad, and the stories they had growing up. I tape recorded one of those story telling moments and will go try and find that tape and listen to it again. Aunt Alice's perspective on the subject was always interesting to me, she always made it more interesting then it first seemed.
Dawn and I also remember how she always rooted for the Irish, we will be thinking about her every time we watch them. We will go to the Grotto at Notre Dame and light a candle in her name and say a prayer asking the good Lord above to welcome her into his kingdom.
We miss you all and wish we could be there.
Noreen Casey (Johnston)
October 31, 2009
Dear McCarthy family,
My mom shared with me the passing of your mother.I am so sorry for your loss. I know how you are feeling, after losing my dad 4 years ago. You will find peace in her memories that last forever.God Bless you all.
Donna Hatch Barkley
October 30, 2009
Your Mom had the best laugh of all our Moms. And she was so happy and energetic and fun all the time. And Mrs. McCarthy never ratted me out to my mom when she caught me driving their old brown Honda wagon with Cathy during school hours. But I sure did get a fiery tounge lashing. My deepest condolences.
Jo Ann Tyner
October 30, 2009
To my family,
I am sorry that I could not be there to celebrate Aunt Alice's life. Mommy and Daddy are there for me. One of my best memories of aunt Alice was one summer when I visted Kelly and I went to the pool and stayed all day long. Well Aunt Alice was none to happy with me. But Kelly and I had a blast. Aunt Alice sing "How Great Thou Art" for me with grandma. I love you and I miss you,
Love Jo Ann
Bill Davis
October 30, 2009
Dear Gene and Family,
“Eternal rest give unto her O Lord: and let perpetual light shine upon her”. I was deeply saddened to hear of Alice's passing. Please accept our deepest condolences and know that you in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you all
October 30, 2009
Patty - Helen and I are very sad to hear of your mom's passing. She obviously passed on her passion for life to you and we know you will carry the torch with pride. Our sincere condolences, Helen and Hal Horwitz
Vickie Flowers
October 30, 2009
Dear Maureen, My heartfelt Sympathy to you on the loss of your Mother. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Julie Hatch Brown
October 30, 2009
McCarthy Girls,
Was sorry to hear of your loss, I remember your mom fondly. Your family is in my prayers.
Julie Hatch Brown
Patrick Glynn
October 30, 2009
I will always remember when my grandmother came to watch my band play she was the world to me
Tim Glynn
October 30, 2009
I'm sure Alice and I will still be saying "Hail Mary"s when Notre Dame is playing.
Love Tim
Barbara Atkinson-Williams
October 29, 2009
Patti and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers. My sincerest condolences to you and your family.
October 29, 2009
Gene, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, as you celebrate the life of your beloved wife Alice. You can be assured the she is now resting at peace with the big Jumpmaster in the heavens. De Oppresso Liber Tom Degnon
October 29, 2009
Erin and Family,
I am thinking of you and you are in my prayers.
Tina Kopfer
October 29, 2009
Gene & Family:
I was so sorry to hear about Alice's passing. I got to know her when I was hired by Hampton City Schools and worked at Buckroe Skills for Rosmary Lockard. We worked in the same office and she was always very kind to me.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
Patsy
Gary & Teresa May and Family
October 29, 2009
Maureen and Family,
We were deeply saddened by the news of your mother’s passing and extend our sincerest condolences and heart-felt sympathies to you. We give thanks for your faithfulness in bringing His Precious Body to her while she was ill – may you be blessed for your compassion, mercy, and devotion. We pray that God, in His infinite mercy, will shower you with an added measure of grace as you mourn her passing; that His Holy Spirit will comfort you in your grief, grant you peace in your sorrow, and give you hope in the Resurrection until reunited with her and all who have gone before her. May you cherish her memory and may her new life be a source reassurance and trust in the faithfulness of our beloved Savior.
God bless you all.
Joy Barcroft
October 29, 2009
Patti and family,
i am thinking of you and your family in this difficult time.. you are in my prayers and i wish i could be with you tomorrow and i will be in spirit. we love you and will see you soon....
Joy
Cindy Robinson
October 29, 2009
Maureen and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. May God be with you all through this time and hold you tight! Y'all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sam Roper
October 29, 2009
Patti and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You have many, many great memories you have shared and your mom will always be with you.
Phyllis Blalock
October 29, 2009
Maureen and family,
I am so sorry for you lost. Remmber your mother will always be with you. God Bless
Dan Burke
October 29, 2009
Alice will be greatly missed by her "Star Boarder".
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