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Jacqueline McCarthy Obituary

Jacqueline "Jackie" McCarthy nee Fertal, age 93, at long last at rest April 12, 2018. Jackie grew up in Calumet and moved to Detroit, with her sister and mother, Alma, to a two-room house in Brightmoor with no running water. She graduated from Redford High and worked at the Detroit Times where she met her husband. Jackie raised her family in Detroit and Farmington, sending her children to Catholic schools. She was the St. Fabian School librarian and a long-time employee of J.F. Cavanaugh in her second career. Her children and their friends knew she did not suffer fools, and appreciated her quick wit and unmistakable candor ("How much do you weigh?"). Jackie was a Michigan State Lottery winner, the self-proclaimed inventor of the post-it note and porcupine balls, and an early consumer advocate (demanding a free case of green beans for a half-full can). After retirement, she enjoyed travel and her grandchildren. Jackie also loved card parties, books, "Breaking News" and lots of movies. Jackie is survived by her sister, Rita Belanger, and children Dennis (Jeri) McCarthy, Terry (Jeanne Hanisko) McCarthy and Eileen (Chris Gardner) McCarthy. She was "Teeny Grandma" to Kimberly, Colin, Chloe, Max, Ryan and Owen (all of whom exceeded her stature by age 10), and great grandchildren Magnolia and Colt Maverick. She is also survived by nieces and nephews and their families. Committal Service, Saturday April 21, 2018 10:00 a.m. at Glen Eden Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel, 35667 Eight Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48152. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, (www.jdrf.org/illinois/) . Funeral info: www.donnellanfuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 15, 2018.

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A Cleveland

April 20, 2018

Please accept my deepest and heartfelt sympathy. I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who binds up the broken-hearted comforts all who mourn sustain your family during this challenging time.(Isaiah 61: 1,2.) Sincerely.

Nancy Smith

April 19, 2018

Eileen, thinking about you and your family during this difficult time.

April 18, 2018

To McCarthy Family, our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

The Williams Family

April 18, 2018

We are so sorry for your loss. May the promise at Job 33:25 provide a measure of comfort during this most difficult time. She will be young again.

T H

April 18, 2018

To Mc Carthy family ,sorry for your loss .Jeremiah 29:11 assures us that God is thinking thoughts of peace toward us, to give us a future and a hope, may that bring you comfort at this difficult time.










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Margie Adams Gaudin

April 17, 2018

Dear Eileen,

I have great memories of your mom! I remember her being so funny and of good cheer when she drove us to St. Fabian's or we hung out at your house during elementary school.

My condolences to your whole family.

Joseph Cavanaugh

April 16, 2018

I smile when hear Jackie is called Teeny Grandma . I can still see her seating at her desk , and It did not take a second look to know who was in charge of the office at the J.F. CavanaughCo. The case of the green beans showed how tenacity to keep order and that was Jackie , but her sweetness signaled she could be hugged too. Every company can look back and remember special employees and the Cavanaugh Co clearly has Jackie McCarthy right up at the top.

C H

April 16, 2018

To the family of Jacqueline McCarthy:

My condolence for the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort, be with you during this most difficult time. He will you, because he cares for you.

Marie Collins

April 16, 2018

Eileen,
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.

April 16, 2018

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)

S H

April 16, 2018

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)

April 16, 2018

It is heart warming to read about such a beautiful person. My condolences for your loss. There are never enough words at a time like this. It brings us comfort to know that God is with us through everything we go through in life, including when we experience sorrow. As our Father he knows our suffering more then anyone. He uses his word to bring us comfort at a time like this. May the words of Jeremiah 31:13 bring you some comfort during this difficult time.

Y S

April 16, 2018

My deepest sympathy to your family.
Continue to hold on to the wonderful memories of your loved one and may they sustain you until God promises are obtained John 6:40

April 16, 2018

May the God of all comfort bring you peace and comfort in this time of mourning.

April 16, 2018

My deepest condolences to the family. May you find comfort from God and his promises Is.25:8

April 16, 2018

My sincere condolences to the McCarthy family for your loss. May you be comforted by your wonderful memories and the God of all comfort. (2 Cor. 1:2,3)

Henry

April 16, 2018

There is a coined phrase - "I'm a little piece of leather but well put together"- has been apropos for many of those tiny in frame but strong in game ! Jackie's 'feistyness' is celebrated by those who loved and knew her ! Her loved ones celebrate it! She stayed with life quite a while and made her mark on many hearts.
Psalms 62:11,12; 90.

E G

April 16, 2018

So sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in the memories of your loved one until we see the fulfillment of 1 Timothy 4: 9.

Mary Wilson

April 16, 2018

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Joe Barberio

April 14, 2018

Hi Eileen
So sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. I know how saddening that can be. Mine were both gone by 80 yrs old. Wish we could all last to 93. Take care.
Joe (B) and Mary Barberio

A Cleveland

April 14, 2018

Please accept my deepest and heartfelt sympathy. I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who binds up the broken-hearted comforts all who mourn sustain your family during this challenging time.(Isaiah 61: 1,2.) Sincerely

April 13, 2018

Our condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa 61:1

Lisa

April 13, 2018

My heart goes out to you for your deep loss. May you find comfort in prayer and in one another. Jeremiah 29:12,13.

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