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Terry McCarthy Obituary
Born in Hartford, the son of the late Calvin and Marion (Specht) McCarthy, he grew up and lived in Manchester before moving to Vernon 43 years ago. He was a graduate of Manchester High School, Class of 1964, and he earned his undergraduate degree in civil engineering from the University of Connecticut, Class of 1968. He was a licensed professional engineer. Terry was the town engineer for the town of Vernon for six years, and prior to that he was employed by a consulting engineering firm in Connecticut for 40 years. Terry was on the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors for 18 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was an avid golfer.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his beloved children, Sean McCarthy and his wife, Patricia, of Manchester, Michael McCarthy and his wife, June, of Jersey City, New Jersey, and Meghan Trottier and her husband, Matthew, of Ellington; six grandchildren, Olivia and Chase McCarthy, Jordan and Tia McCarthy, and Ryan and Sarah Trottier; a brother, James McCarthy and his wife, Anita, of Shoreview, Minnesota; a sister, Patricia Belekewicz and her husband, William, of Ellington; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jeremiah and Jane Squires of Minnesota; and extended families.
His family will receive friends for calling hours Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Ladd-Turkington & Carmon Funeral Home, 551 Talcottville Road (Route 83), Vernon.
Funeral services will be celebrated at the funeral home Thursday, Oct. 2, at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Vernon.
Memorial donations in his memory may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 or
www.pancan.org
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Memories and Condolences
for Terry McCarthy
Dennis Kuzmickas
October 9, 2014
A group of us, including Terry, were studying for an engineering physics exam at the University of Connecticut, Storrs Connecticut around 1966 and we were all stressed out. All except Terry. He had this huge grin on his face and I asked him how he could take this exam so calmly. "I am going to see Judy (Squires) this weekend" was his reply. If you remember a line from a popular song "Two hearts beat as one", that's what made me think of Terry and Judy this week.
Dennis
October 2, 2014
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you all hold your memories dear in your hearts.
Cynthia Mello
October 2, 2014
Judy, Sean, Mike and Megan, Its with a heavy sadness in my heart when I learned of Terry's passing. He was a true friend, my first friend in CT. We had many laughs about how he and Judy became our friends, but it was one of the best moments of our life in CT. We shared so many laughs in life , in golf and about our kids. He will be missed by Trudy and I every day, but he will be in our memory forever. Sorry we could't be there for the wake, but we were with you all in spirit. Love, Joe and Trudy
Mike D'Agostino
October 1, 2014
To the McCarthy Family, please except my condolences on the passing of Terry. He was a great Golfer and friend, when we were in the Enfield Golf League, I will miss his Humor and expert advice on Golfing.
Russ Tassie
September 30, 2014
I worked with Terry for 25 years. Terry always had time for some conversation, words of wisdom and humor. A real Gentleman. My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.
September 30, 2014
Sympathies and condolences to the family.
In my experience, Terry was a genuine nice guy. He treated those who worked for him as peers and he was always willing to stand up for what he believed in. It was a pleasure to work with him. He will be sadly missed in many circles.
Dave Westcott - Providence, RI
Jason Neubauer
September 30, 2014
Dear McCarthy family, My deepest sympathy and condolences.
He leaves behind a wonderful family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Staff of Ladd-Turkington & Carmon Funeral Home
September 30, 2014
With sympathy during this difficult time.
Claire Burridge
September 30, 2014
Judy and family, my deepest sympathy.
I had the pleasure of working with Terry in New Britain for 20 yrs.
The next time we have a hail storm the size of golf balls we will know that he is golfing in heaven!
Ruth Fitzgerald
September 30, 2014
I am so very sorry to hear this. Terry was one of my favorite people in my 13 years at Maguire. His dry sense of humor was a delight. Ruth Fitzgerald
September 30, 2014
Terry and I worked together on the Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors for many years. Terry was a dedicated professional who presented a carefully reasoned response to every issue. His insight and spirit will be missed.
Anthony D'Andrea
Seb C.
September 30, 2014
My condolences to the family. I only met Terry recently while working on a project together for the Town but found him to be extremely professional, down to earth and a pleasure to work with.
September 30, 2014
To the McCarthy Family, I offer my sincerest condolences with the passing of Terry. Terry was a peer but more a mentor. Terry was a solid Engineer and even more so a man. I even had the joy of playing golf a couple times with Terry.
May Terry be at peace now.
May comfort come to you all in time.
Godspeed.
Todd Penney
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