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MICHAEL T. MCCARTHY

1946 - 2019

MICHAEL T. MCCARTHY obituary, 1946-2019, Boston, OR

BORN

1946

DIED

2019

MICHAEL MCCARTHY Obituary

McCARTHY, Michael T. July 31, 1946 - April 18, 2019. Passed away April 18, 2019, at the age of 72. Mike was born in Boston, MA, and grew up in Boston until the age 64 when he moved to Portland, OR, to start a new adventure with his son. Mike worked for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority for 26 years as a bus driver in Boston. He was extremely popular amongst all of his passengers across numerous routes with his time at the "T." An avid sailor, Mike sailed navigated oceans across the world, including Australia, the Caribbean, and his beloved Boston Harbor. Affectionately referred to as the "The Captain" by friends, he was a popular & loving man who was always the life of the party & a true master story teller. Michael attended Catholic Memorial High School in Boston, MA, & his military service includes his enlistment in the Army Reserves. Son of Michael C. McCarthy & Evelyn R. Rogers. Michael is survived by his son & best friend, Michael James Donahue McCarthy of Portland, OR, & his beloved sister, Elizabeth A. Condon of West Roxbury, MA, & his late sister, Donna M. Cameron. He will be missed by many friends around the world. A Memorial Service will be held at the Crystal Ballroom on Saturday, May 11, 2019, from 2-4 PM, located at 1332 W. Burnside St., Portland, OR 97209.

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 25 to Apr. 28, 2019.

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Gwendolyn Bulmer

April 18, 2020

I miss him today and always...

RF

April 27, 2019

I'm very sorry for your loss. Wishing you peace to bring comfort face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold on to. May God continue to comfort your family.

Karen McEachern

April 26, 2019

Dear Mike,

So much can be said about our dear friend, your Dad. We had so much fun through the years and it would take a book to recount it. We laughed , we cried when your grandmother died and reminisced. What a surprise when we moved to Collamore St. and Larry and Mike came outside at the same time and looked over and said, "Didn't we party together on Newbury St. ?" That was just the beginning of our 20 plus years in our beloved Milton neighborhood. Where does the time go ? So glad to have talked to him a few weeks ago. There can only be one Captain and he will live on in our memories.
God Bless you,
Karen and Larry

Gwendolyn Bulmer

April 25, 2019

I will always consider Michael one of my dearest friends. He had enormous courage and grace in the end and will forever be one of my heroes. He taught me some of life's great lessons.

Coming about Captain'

Michael McCarthy

April 25, 2019

I love you dad. Love Mike...your best friend and son.

April 25, 2019

May the words of Jeremiah 29:11 be of comfort to the family members and friends during this time. Sincerely, YR

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