Charles Patrick McCarthy

My deepest condolences to Charlie´s family. I treasure my memories of Charlie as a co-worker and friend, his infectious smile and enthusiasm. He will definitely be remembered by the many people whose lives he touched.

Rest in peace Uncle Chuck .
Who was also my Godfather .

Early in my career, I had the opportunity to become a volunteer leader in ASIS International. As a young professional, my career was formed by leader like Charlie McCarthy. He was huge supporter of our organization and encouraged me to proceed through the ranks of local chapter leadership up to regional leadership.

Thank you Charlie for your mentorship and support. May you rest in peace in the hands of the Lord.

Charlie was one of a kind. He made people smile, he endeared himself to all. He wasn´t afraid of speaking his truth, he loved people and he loved our security industry. He was a great leader in it. I feel blessed to have known Charlie and wish I had more opportunity to "dance" with him.

My deepest sympathies to Joan and the family. Charlie was instrumental in my becoming involved in ASIS. He appointed me as his Assistant Regional Vice President in Florida and convinced headquarters to name me the Regional Vice President for Education. He continued to mentor me until I was elected as the International President of ASIS. Charlie and I visited San Francisco for an ASIS leadership meeting and roomed together. We had great discussions about our shared faith. The next morning, the temperature was around 40 degrees. Charlie had not brought a warm coat, as we were both Floridians. Charlie was still recovering from a hospital stay for pneumonia, so I insisted that he wear my coat. He had me take a picture of him wearing my coat, as it was two to three times too big. He then wanted to go to McDonald's for breakfast, where we found a security officer slightly out of uniform, to say the least. This McDonald's was in a rough, crime-ridden neighborhood; its patrons looked the part. We were out of place, the only two in business suits and an oversized overcoat. Charlie struck up a conversation with the security officer and convinced him to let me take a photograph of the two. Charlie would later use the photo in his training. Charlie is home in Heaven. He fought the good fight and blessed everyone, as he never met a stranger.

A TRUE Irishman he was.... Uncle Chuck was one in a million He had a heart of gold and cared for people genuinely. Family was so important to him and he always had his arms wide open for hugs and kisses when they came home to visit It would not be 4th of July with out Chuck and Joan being home. Parking at Carl and Judy's and walking up to the parade with family, friends and neighbors then sitting on the corner of Dalton at North. Back to Meme's to swim and have tons of food and cocktails!! He was full of life just as the rest of the McCarthy's were. I have known them all for almost 50 years and will remember them all for the rest of my life. They were all like a 2nd family to me.

My most recent chat on FB with Chuck closed with this...."Keeping you and Joan in my thoughts and Prayers. Please give my best to Joan. I love you both." Chuck replied, " I will my dear child". This is who he was... Rest in peace Uncle Chuck . Mary Jo Fitton Sullivan