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William McCarthy Obituary
William J. McCarthy Jr., 93, of Coopersburg, died May 12, 2012. He was the beloved husband of Elaine (Sneed) McCarthy. They celebrated 72 years of marriage this past August. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was a son of the late William J. and Lydia McCarthy. He served his country honorably in the 1st Cavalry Division of the US Army, in the Pacific Theater during WW II. He received the Phillipine Presidential Unit Citation for the Liberation of the Phillipines in 1945. He was an engineer in the corporate office of the former Bethlehem Steel for 43 years before retiring in 1981. Survivors: Wife; son, William J. III, of Springfield Twp, Bucks County; daughter, Pamela M. Gallagher, of Orefield, PA; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and a sister, Ruth Bell of Greenwich, CT. He was predeceased by a brother, John, and sisters Vesta, and Grace. Services: Thursday, 11 a.m., Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1418 Main St., Hellertown. All are invited to a viewing on Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment with military honors will be in Washingtons Crossing National Cemetery. To offer your sympathy to the Please visit his Book of Memories at www.falkfuneralhomes.com.
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Karen Yeager Hubbard
May 17, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
larry and donna schroeder
May 15, 2012
Our thoughts, prayers and condolences are with you and your family. Our lives will be richer because we knew you!! You will be missed! Remember friday nights at the Waldheim, they will never be the same without you!!!
Love,
Larry & Donna Schroeder
Eric Shinault
May 15, 2012
My Uncle Bill, you are in my thoughts and always will be. Love, Eric
Joe & Janet Konkolics
May 15, 2012
Atty. McCarthy:
Our deepest sympathy with the passing of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Linda Huzar
May 15, 2012
Dear Bill and Family -- so sorry to read of the passing of your Father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ray and Linda Huzar
Marie Clemens
May 15, 2012
To Elaine and Family:
My sincerest condolences on Bill's passing. I always used to look forward to his visits to Spring Valley Inn on Friday evenings. May God bring you all peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Bonnie & Andy Hodge
May 15, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to you, Elaine and your family. Bill will be sadly missed. He had so many friends at the Waldheim and the many other places he visited on a Friday night. We talked many times of the days he worked at Bethlehem Steel when my sister was an escort. He was so proud of his children and grandchildren. What a wonderful life you all gave him. You're in my prayers. May his memories comfort you and God give you peace.
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