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Tara McCarthy Obituary
Avenel - Tara A. McCarthy of the Avenel section of Woodbridge Township passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018. She was 24 years old.
Born in Edison, she resided in Colonia before moving to Avenel 10 years ago.
Tara was a graduate of Colonia High School.
She was predeceased by her mother, Jennifer Moore McCarthy, in 2014; and grandfather, Stephen G. Moore, Sr., in 1998.
Surviving are her daughter, Mia McCarthy; father, Brian McCarthy; sister, Courtney McCarthy; brother, Brian McCarthy; maternal grandmother, Barbara Moore; paternal grandparents John and Marilyn McCarthy; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will take place on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 8:45 a.m. from Costello-Koyen Funeral Home (www.costello-koyen.com), 399 Avenel Street, Avenel. A Mass of Resurrection will follow at 9:30 a.m. at Saint Andrew Catholic Church, Avenel. Interment will be in Saint Gertrude Cemetery, Colonia. Visitation for family and friends will be on Friday from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Susan Portesy Holmes
September 8, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss Brian Little Brian and Courtney and all the McCarthy family. I will keep you all in my prayers. Tara was such a beautiful girl and she is now a peace love you all
Mary Natale
September 7, 2018
My deepest sympathy to the family
Julie Kopko
September 6, 2018
To Brian & family,
My deepest sympathy to you & your family.
May Tara rest in Paradise.
Julie Kopko
Malu
September 5, 2018
Rest Easy babygirl. I can't believe this right now. I feel so bad for Mia. Heaven gained another angel.
Lisa and Nick Haak
September 5, 2018
To the McCarthy Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for Brian, Courtney and Brian. I wish I had words of comfort or could do something to heal the hearts of the family. Our thoughts are with you and the entire family at this time.
Lisa, Nick and Kaitlyn Haak
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Costello-Koyen Funeral Home - Avenel399 Avenel Street @ Minna Avenue, Avenel, NJ 07001
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8
Funeral service
8:45 a.m.
Costello-Koyen Funeral Home - Avenel399 Avenel Street @ Minna Avenue, Avenel, NJ 07001
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