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Daniel J. McCarthy, born on January 2, 1930 in Washington, DC. He is predeceased by his parents, Daniel J. and Viola McCarthy. Dan served 2 years in the Army during the Korean War stationed at Fort Knox, KY with the rank of Corporal as an instructor in the Armored Division.
He graduated from George Washington University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He began his career at AMFcorporation in Brooklyn, NY and continued for over 25 years at Perkin Elmer corporation. There he had a number of distinguished accomplishments in the field of optics including the development, construction, and launching of the Stratoscope and Hubble Space Telescope programs.
Dan's many interests included playing tennis, coaching his children's sports teams, and participating in many of their other activities. As a retiree he took up golf, participated in the Senior Men's Association of Stamford, was an active congregant at St. Gabriel's church, volunteered at New Covenant House, and travelled.
Dan is survived by Patsy his loving and caring wife of 62 years, his three sons Charles (Lucy), Scott (Murielle), and Christopher (Kimberly). The highlight of his last years were his 7 grandchildren, Lauren, Daniel, Erin, Sean, Reagan, Paulina, and Seaira.
A memorial mass is scheduled for 12 PM, Saturday, January 22, 2022 at St. Gabriel Church located at 914 Newfield Ave, Stamford, CT 06905.
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Dean Schneider
January 26, 2022
Pat and entire McCarthy family,
I´m very sorry to hear about your loss. I have such fond memories of coming over to pick up Chris and visiting with Pat and Dan. Then hearing Pat and Dan say to pick up the garbage before we go out so Ruffy doesn´t get to it. And of course we forgot only to come home and peak in the window and see garbage all over the house. We had to quickly clean it up before you got home. Again, my sincere condolences. Dean Schneider
Earle & Joan King
January 24, 2022
Pat, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May the the memories of happy times you shared as a family become more vivid and with each new day, and help to ease the lose you are now experiencing.
Most sincerely and fondly,
Earle & Joan
Anne Kinahan
January 23, 2022
condolences to the Mc Carthy Family .will miss not seeing him at mass,
Dolores Grossman
January 21, 2022
Pat and family, deepest condolences to you and all your family.
Ronny & Ira Kaplan
January 21, 2022
We extend sincere condolences to Pat and the rest of Dan´s family
Y. May your memory of good times together bring you comfort.
Steven Simmons
January 21, 2022
The Simmons family would like to extend their condolences to the McCarthy family. Our family has over 60 years of fond memories with your family: Newfield school, Newfield swim club, Troop 1 BSA, UConn, and so on.
I still chuckle about meeting both of you at my mother's 90th Birthday. I was helping Mr. McCarthy walk, and you let him know that it was Steve Simmons helping him. He did not recognize me at first, but he did remember me.
May these good memories comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Steven Simmons
January 20, 2022
The Simmons family would like to extend their condolences to the McCarthy family. Our family has over 60 years of fond memories with your family: Newfield school, Newfield swim club, Troop 1 BSA, UConn, and so on.
I still chuckle about meeting both of you at my mother's 90th Birthday. I was helping Mr. McCarthy walk, and you let him know that it was Steve Simmons helping him. He did not recognize me at first, but he did remember me.
May these good memories comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Thank you.
Steve Simmons
SUE McCLENACHNA
January 20, 2022
So very sad to lose a dear, long time friend. He was such a gracious and caring person. Much love to Patsy and the entire family.
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