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Robert McCarthy Obituary

Robert J. McCarthy Sr.

Robert J. McCarthy Sr., 88, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Thursday, June 5, 2025. He was born in Auburn, N..Y, the son of the late John and Marion Kinney McCarthy.

Robert graduated from East High School in 1955, and Cayuga Community College (ACC) in 1957. He worked in the Transportation Industry and was President of Je-Mac Corporation for 25 years.

He married Evelyn Jean Post on September 14, 1957. Together they had four sons, Robert Jr. (Patti), John (Anne) and Thomas (Roxanne). He was predeceased by his wife Evelyn in 2022, and son Jeffrey in 2014.

He is also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The family will have a private graveside service. Robert requested no calling hours. Contributions in his memory may be made to Hospice of the Finger Lakes. Please visit www.Langhamfuneralhomellc.com to share a condolence.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Citizen on Jun. 10, 2025.

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Edward Charles Sr. (Spike Sr.)

June 26, 2025

My Condolences and thoughts are with the McCarthy family. Bob was a great friend and a true gentleman. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him Him.

Debbie

June 12, 2025

Dear Matt and Family, we are so sorry for your loss!! It's definitely a difficult time but know that we are all thinking of you.
We all have great memories of growing up on Hockeborn Ave!! All great families to grow up with.
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Debbie, Brian and Mark Guzalak

Chip DiRaddo

June 11, 2025

John & Anne so sorry for your loss my condolences may he be at peace

Dougshort

June 10, 2025

Bob,John and Tom I'm so sorry for your loss. I have lots of memories of hanging out at 2 Hockeborne and "Mr.Mac" sharing his daily jokes with us. He will be missed.

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