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Carolyn McCarthy
1944 - 2025
Carolyn McCarthy
1944 - 2025
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1944
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2025
Carolyn McCarthy Obituary
Carolyn McCarthy, former U.S. Representative from New York, died June 26, 2025, at her home in Fort Myers, Florida, at the age of 81.
She ran for Congress in 1996, after her husband Dennis was one of six people murdered in a mass shooting on New York's Long Island Rail Road.
McCarthy is remembered as a passionate advocate for what she called common-sense gun control measures. She served nine terms in Congress.
Her former colleague, Congresswoman Betty McCollum of Minnesota, paid tribute to McCarthy on social media upon her passing: "She was able to channel the immense pain of her own tragedy of gun violence into being a force who made our families & communities safer."
By Legacy News Staff
(Photo: AP Photo/Frank Eltma)
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J Sieglaff
August 10, 2025
Made something amazing out of unbelievable pain and tragedy. A modern day hero and miracle worker. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered. RIP Carolyn.
Carson Loveless
July 16, 2025
Condolences to her family
Marie
July 7, 2025
Sincere condolences to family and friends of Ms. McCarthy. Sorry to hear of your loss.
Mr. Jr.
July 4, 2025
My condolences.
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Matthew J. McGuire
July 3, 2025
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jenee
July 2, 2025
I am so sorry about the loss of Carolyn. The family has my condolences and I pray that you will be surrounded continuously with love and everlasting comfort.
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