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Paul McCarthy Obituary

Of So. Boston Beloved husband of Jennie P. (Bonomi) Devoted father of Paul T, William J, Thomas K. all of South Boston and Jean M. Katz and her husband Marc S. of CA. Grandfather of Maryn A and Carson Eric Katz. Brother of Doris O'Mara of Quincy and the late William and James McCarthy, Helen Sullivan, Agnes Dillon, Anna Rodgers, Mary Jordan and Gertrude Lockary. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. Visiting hours in the William F. Spencer Funeral Home, 575 E. Broadway S. BOSTON, Sunday 4-8 pm. Funeral Mass Gate of Heaven Church, South Boston Monday at 10 am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery. Paul joined BFD in 1949 serving with Ladder 19, in 1961 he served as Lt. with Engine 8 he went to Engine 2 in 1971. In 1975 he served as Captain with the Arson Squad and in 1977 he went on to serve as District Chief of Dist 6, he retired in 1987 after 38 years of service. Active member of CIA. Co-founder of the South Boston Youth Little League. US Navy Veteran, Member of the VFW Fitzgerald Post. Past president of Boston Fire Fighters Relief Fund Board of Trustee's. Paul was a proud life long resident of South Boston. William F. Spencer Funeral Home 617-268-0855

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 22 to Jun. 29, 2008.

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Mike Casey

September 7, 2008

Mr. McCarthy,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice-first for our Country when you served in the USN and secondly for the citizens of Boston when you served with the BFD. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Lynn Katz

June 24, 2008

Jennie - We were so sorry to hear of Paul's passing.  One of Ross' favorite memories is of eating hotdogs with him at the Oakland A's stadium.  I appreciate the concern he has had for my health.  You and your family are in our prayers.  With love, Ross and Lynn Katz

Peggy Connolly

June 24, 2008

Jennie
I was so sadden to hear from you and your daughter about the passing of Paul.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Megan Dillon

June 22, 2008

Aunt Jenny,

I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Paul. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Paul Dillon

June 22, 2008

Aunt Jenny
We'll always have great memories of all the good times we spent with you and Uncle Paul.
We'll miss a great man and a wonderful godfather.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Jenny
With love, Paul and Carol

Dana Gilkey

June 22, 2008

The Angels are singing. The World has lost such a gentle and loving Soul! Paul's spirit lives on in the faint sounds of "fire sirens" throughout the City of Boston! Paul will be much missed by Family and Friends but certainly not forgotten. Tears running down my face are a witness to the love in my Heart for you! I am so fortunate to have known you! God Bless you, my friend Paul. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the McCarthy Family! And Jean, my dear friend, you were truly blessed to have this man as your Father! Heaven has gained another Angel!

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