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Joseph McCarthy Obituary

McCARTHY, Joseph W. Sr. (BPD - Ret.) Formerly of West Roxbury, Jan. 20, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Rita (Grace) McCarthy and the late Helen (Dyer) McCarthy. Devoted father of Joseph W. McCarthy Jr. of North Andover, Ann Frady of Duxbury, Rita Campbell of Canton, Keith McCarthy of Saugus and Helen Tracey of Canton. Dear brother of the late Rene Mastroangelo, Louise Kingsley, Justin, Leonard, and Grace McCarthy. Mr. McCarthy also leaves 13 loving grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral from the P.E. Murray-George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 2000 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, Tuesday at 9 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Theresa's Church, West Roxbury at 10 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 PM. Interment in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joseph's memory to the Boston Police Relief Assoc., 1249 Hyde Park Ave, Hyde Park, MA 02136. Retired Boston Police Officer & World War II Veteran, U.S. Army. Online directions and guestbook at www.pemurrayfuneral.com. P.E. Murray-George F. Doherty & Sons West Roxbury 617-325-2000

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 22 to Jan. 24, 2011.

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Rita Campbell

November 27, 2011

Hi dad, The year is coming to an end and Thanksgiving just passed and boy did I miss you. I know you would want me to be strong so I am . I love you very very much and I hope all is well Love you always me Rita

July 25, 2011

Dad, We miss you, Love Trixie

gail trabucco

July 24, 2011

Rita, send me your email..So good to hear from you. I have thought about you over the years, sorry it had to be like this. Would love to hear from you. I am [email protected] or Gail Trabucco on facebook.

July 23, 2011

Rita and family My deepest sympathies in the loss of your father. Gail Trabucco.(wellesley hills po) Concord NH.

Paula Dolak

January 25, 2011

Erin, May God watch over you in your sorrow and give you comfort and peace. Paula Dolak

Eileen Walsh

January 24, 2011

Ann, I will never forget your father taking all of us kids from Montebello Road to the pool in the North End & going to Plum Island. He was a wonderful role model & Boston Police officer. Your long lost best friend from the 1960's, Eileen (Bailey) Walsh

David/Dolores Almond

January 24, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Please know David & I are thinking of all the " Cousins " at this time and we will try to attend the wake on Monday. Dolores

Phyllis Kelley

January 24, 2011

My sincere and deepest sympathy to the McCarthy Family in the loss of your beloved "Joe". He truly was a remarkable human being. He lived a long and wonderful life and his legacy and spirit lives in all of you. He is with the angels in heaven and at peace. Love and God Bless all of you. Phyllis

Keith McCarthy

January 24, 2011

Dad, I am going to miss your dearly. You were my mentor, advisor, and most of all the best Dad a son could ask for. You will always be in my heart and soul. Rest in Peace. Love always and forever, your son, Keith

January 24, 2011

My Dad was great guy I take with me many wonderful memories, but the clearist to me will be the last 2.5 yrs of his life when he became my best buddy.

Love
Ann

Nicole McCarthy

January 24, 2011

Grand-Pa, you are going to missed so much. I will never forgot you always wanting to play me in cards and telling me how good I am at it. I learned from my father and he learned from you. We got the McCarthy jean!!! We used to have so much fun playing. I loved going to the track with you and the family. I Locan't believe you are gone. You are one of the strongest men I've known and lucky to have you as a grandfather. I love you and miss you.
Love,
Nicole and Katelyn

paul cataldo

January 24, 2011

Kieth,Rita,Ann and Trixie I am so sorry for your loss. Of course my prayers are with you and your Dad. I was lucky enough to have fond memories of Joe, and your family.

Paul Cataldo

Joseph McCarthy Jr.

January 24, 2011

Dad ...although your body is no longer with us, your blood, teachings, and love remain with us ... forever. Thank you and, for now, good by ... we love you.

My wedding 2/15/09

Erin Finley

January 24, 2011

Grandpa, words cannot even express how much I will miss you and all of the wonderful memories I have of you. I'll never forget our summers spent with you,getting our icecreams, going to the dog track, waking up to the best, greasiest breakfast's ever. I'll never forget your laugh, your unique sense of style (especially mismatched holiday socks on the wrong holiday and short pants!), you're late night phone calls to me with your very inquisitive questions about my life, but most importantly, just having the best grandfather ever. I love you.
Love,
Erin McCarthy Finley and family

Shannon Tracey

January 23, 2011

Papa you were always there for me when I needed you. You took Val and I to the Legion every year for Christmas and taught us how to see a movie at the Randolph cinema for free. I will always love and miss you.

Rianna Frady

January 23, 2011

I am going to miss you Grandpa. I love You. Rianna

Colleen Murray

January 23, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to all the McCarthy Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Thanks for my wonderful childhood memories - To your Father and Family.
Love,
Colleen and Ed Murray

Helen Tracey

January 23, 2011

He raised kids by himself in an era were it was unheard of and he was the great at it. I was lucky enough to be his child.

Martha Weinrebe

January 23, 2011

Dear Ann & Rita & Family:::
I am So Sorry to hear about the Passing of Joe..He is Now in Peace & No More Suffering for Him... He will be Deeply Missed... I enjoyed all the Cute Stories of Joe @ the Race Track or Playing His Card Games, especially 500 Card Rummy..
Our Thoughts & Prayers are with ALL of You, During this Difficult Time..
Love,
Martha & Norman

Rita Campbell

January 23, 2011

Dad I Love you very much and I will miss you talking and seeing you just about every day Love you Rita

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