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Kevin Patrick McFarland

1959 - 2017

Kevin Patrick McFarland obituary, 1959-2017, Los Angeles, CA

BORN

1959

DIED

2017

Kevin McFarland Obituary

February 26, 1959 - October 1, 2017 Kevin Patrick McFarland was born on February 26, 1959 to James and Mary McFarland. Kevin was a devoted father to Kevin Matthew, Connor, Hayden, and their dog Max. He married Joy Dyer on July 4, 1996. Kevin was a proud alum of Loyola High School where he played football and is still remembered for his legendary pranks, including removing the bolts from all of the doors in the Administration building. In 1977 Kevin began working for Pacific Telephone/AT&T, and after 36 years of service, retired in 2013. In retirement, Kevin realized his true calling as an actor and began work as an extra, appearing in over 80 television shows. Kevin was a faithful son, and retirement also afforded him the opportunity to spend 2-3 mornings a week with his Breakfast Buddy, his Mom. Kevin enjoyed spending time with his boys, camping at the beach, cooking and hanging out to watch football and Nascar. He was a regular parent volunteer at Wish Charter School in Westchester. Kevin was always there to lend a helping hand when it was needed most, and never more than just a phone call away. He is fondly remembered for his caring nature by those whose lives he touched. Kevin was preceded in death by James McFarland (father), Brian McFarland (brother), BethAnn McFarland (sister-in-law), and Christopher McFarland (nephew). He is survived by his mother Mary McFarland, brother James McFarland, sister Mary McFarland, sister Charlotte (Peter) Baca, sister Kathleen (Mark) Rickerl, and 16 nieces and nephews. Mass to be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Church of the Visitation, 6561 W. 88th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90045.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Oct. 5, 2017.

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My favorite Wish Dad and Me on the set of Scandal 2015.

October 6, 2017

October 6, 2017

Please accept my condolences, for Kevin was a great friend and will surely be missed by many. I had the privilege of working with him at Pacific Bell for over 23 years. He was always a take charge kind of guy. I remember on 911, we were working well past midnight at the Marriott Hotel on Century Blvd, next to LAX, installing hundreds of phone lines for the relatives and friends of the victims from that tragic day. Kevin didn't hesitate to appoint himself as the single point of contact for Pacific Bell at the hotel, resolving all the issues that would arise from such a massive project. This allowed the rest of us to work without interruptions. He was always helpful, no matter the circumstances. He allowed me to sleep on his couch so I would be able to work the required overtime during the raining seasons without having to go home, which I live 80 miles from the LAX area. This allowed us to provide excellent service for our customers on airport and the surrounding area. I'm now just about ready to retire from AT&T and was looking forward to playing golf with him and our good friend, Robin Ennis, who recently passed a few weeks ago. Sadly I'll miss him and offer my deepest condolences to the family . Sincerely Dale Smith

Paul Wilson

October 6, 2017

Shine like the stars Kevin

Mark Desmond

October 5, 2017

Please accept my heartfelt condolences, words cannot begin to express the sadness you are feeling right now, God rest his soul.

Belinda Fruge'

October 5, 2017

My condolences to the family R.I.P Kevin
Belinda Fruge' (BG)

Diane Burnett

October 5, 2017

Our deepest sympathies to the Mcfarland family , please know you are in my heart and prayers. Kevin introduced Ed and I to this wonderful world of acting and I am so indebted to him. I loved Kevin's smile his laughter and his stories, what a remarkable life, I am so blessed to have had that brief encounter where one life changes yours forever. Rip my friend keep smiling down on us .Diane Burnett

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