Dr. Donald W. McCarthy

I was a member of the Akron Big Band when I first met Don. I was always impressed with his knowledge of the big band era and his skill in playing the styles of music he so loved. He was always helpful to me and took a personal interest in my life. He gave me a book he wrote about magic for a Christmas present one year. We performed together for several years until I left the band and only kept ocassional contact with him. I knew he had brain cancer the last time we spoke. I regret I did not...

Michael,Pat,Mary Ellen ,Matt, and Mark and Family. We are so sorry for your loss. We will miss Uncle Don very much. He was so wonderful, and always a joy to be around. Sorry we are not able to be with you today,but you are in our prayers. God Bless Billy,Shirley,Willy (Katy,TX)

Uncle Don was a wonderful, wonderful person, who we had the pleasure to visit with last year. A life filled with making the lives of others happy through his magic, his music, his humor and charm.

Dear Michael, Pat, Mary Ellen, Matt, Mark and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I feel a personal loss as well. He was not just my cousin, he was my friend and I miss him very much. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Ginny