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KEITH MCCARTHY Obituary

Keith R. McCarthy Age 81, passed away peacefully at Marin General Hospital on Wednesday, September, 28 2010. Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, June 30th 1929. Keith found his true love in California and married Lois Duffy. They spent 30 glorious years together until she passed in 2007. Keith was a Korean War Veteran who is survived by step-sons Bret Tovani (Maureen) and Ronn Deas (Lucia) and their families which includes three grandchildren (Jennifer, Jason and Alexandra) and four great grandchildren (Shannon, Liam, Nick and Jackson). "Pops" was loved by all and will be sorely missed.

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Published by Marin Independent Journal on Oct. 7, 2010.

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October 23, 2010

I am his brother Ken's daughter Connie. Never got to meet him but my thoughts are with the family

Sheila McCarthy

October 21, 2010

I am sorry to hear about Uncle Keith, we were trying to make contact again; and regret not being able to reconnect. I never got to meet him, he was my sister Eileen's godfather. He will be missed by many. Good Bye Uncle Keith.

Megan McCarthy-Smyth

October 21, 2010

Although I didn't really get the chance to know Uncle Keith, we did get to speak once several years ago and I really treasure that memory. I am deeply saddened by his passing and will keep him and all his family and friends in my thoughts and prayers.

Dolores McCarthy

October 20, 2010

I am so sorry to hear that Keith passed away. I knew Keith before he went away. I was married to his brother Ken. I am so glad he had a loving family.

Heather Duty

October 19, 2010

I was saddened to hear about my Uncle Keith's passing. I never knew him, but I pray that his family in California carries their good memories of him close to their hearts and accept my condolences. May God bless you and comfort you in your time of loss.

Julie McCarthy

October 19, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with Uncle Keith and his family and friends.

Pat Faust

October 19, 2010

From Uncle Keith's family in Cincinnati, please accept our sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Jennifer Leugers

October 19, 2010

Sadly, I never knew my Uncle Keith, but I am so sorry to hear of his passing. We are praying for him and for his whole family there in California. May God's peace console you, and may his soul find eternal rest.

Jennifer Leugers

October 19, 2010

I never knew my Uncle Keith, but I am praying for him and for his whole family there in California. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. May God's peace console you all, and may his soul find eternal rest.

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