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Gary McCarthy Obituary
Gary L. McCarthy, 63, of Oshkosh, passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, from complications of adrenal cancer. He was born on July 8, 1949, in Oshkosh, to Burleigh McCarthy and Jean (Kohls). Gary served his country in Vietnam with the 25th Infantry Division. He was then employed as a route driver for AirGas, Inc. for 35 years. Gary also drove for Oshkosh Cabulance. Gary was a loving and caring person. He made many friends in his travels and could always tell a great story. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends, and dogs.
Gary is survived by and his memory will be cherished by his very loving friend and care giver, Vicki Cook and her family; his father, Burleigh (Cheryl) McCarthy of Oshkosh; his mother, Jean (Pete) Moore of Oshkosh; sons, Matthew (Wendy) McCarthy of Oshkosh; and Adam McCarthy of Mount Juliet, TN; and their mother, Nancy McCarthy of Oshkosh; a brother, Michael McCarthy of Sturgeon Bay; a sister, Kelly of Chicago; sisters, Sandy (Scott) Negendank of Oshkosh; and Linda (Rick) Volkman of Palmer, Alaska. Missing their grandpa are Espen, Brayleigh and Aidan McCarthy. He is further survived by aunts and uncles, Darryl and Beverly McCarthy, Betty Losse, Dennis McCarthy and Joyce Gehring; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many very dear friends.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2013, at 11 a.m. in the Fiss & Bills-Poklasny Funeral Home, 865 S. Westhaven Dr. in Oshkosh. The Rev. Karen Jewel will officiate. Full military honors will follow the service. A time of visitation and support will be held for the family at the funeral home on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. A memorial fund will be established.
Fiss & Bills-Poklasny
Funeral Home
and Crematory
865 S. Westhaven Dr.
920-235-1170
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Marie Robinson
February 23, 2013
May you RIP..Prayers going out to all that knew you.
February 23, 2013
Matt, Adam and all the McCarthy family, we are very sorry to hear of your loss. May God and his Angels keep your father in their loving arms, and be with you during this sorrowful time. The Schuster Family
Dana Robinson
February 23, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss, gary was a great friend and I know how he will be missed
February 23, 2013
The Lautenschlager family sends their thoughts and prayers to all of you today as Uncle Gary is laid to rest. Please know that we are with you in spirit. May God give you all peace today and all the days forward.
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February 23, 2013
Nancy...lots of hugs and prayers for inner peace. We're thinking of you friend. Judy & Allen Lloyd
DARRELL KECK
February 22, 2013
GARY WILL TRULY BE MISSED HE WAS A WONDERFUL MAN MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY AND MISS COOK A VERY SPECIAL WOMAN
Glenn & Linda Riley
February 21, 2013
Nancy, Matt, Adam and families - May loving memories and happy times hold Gary forever in your hearts!
Jon Boyce
February 21, 2013
Iam so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with him right after he came back from Nam. He always had us "youngins" out to his house on south park, they just knocked it down not to long ago. God bless you Mac!
John and Susie Wegner
February 21, 2013
Nancy John and I were sadden to hear of Gary's passing please except our condolences.
Cindy & Ernie Anthes
February 21, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
February 21, 2013
Gary was a great guy,im proud to be his cousin.So sorry to Mccarthy family Vicki and everyone else.LOve always RICKY LOSSE
Marty Neumann
February 21, 2013
Sorry to hear of Gary's Passing. I remember him from jr. high at Merrill. Used to bicycle with him and all the gang we hung with. He was a great person to have known.
Catherine (Whiting) Reed
February 21, 2013
After all these years I still have many wonderful memories of Gary and his family. My thoughts and prayers to Gary's love ones.
Carla Ader
February 21, 2013
Nancy,boys,grandbabies and all the family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. There are so many fond memories. God bless all in this pain. Carla and Darel Ader
Randy Marsh
February 21, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. I will forever remember the great times we had during our younger years. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brenda Engelman
February 21, 2013
Uncle Gary was a strong man and one of the nicest people I have ever known. As a little girl I always cherished time with him and even when Matt & Adam came along he still had just as much time for me. I will always be thankful for his guidance and support he provided me with. Always remember that you will be in my thoughts and valued always and forever. Love and miss you dearly, Brenda
Janet Kunde (Zeinert)
February 21, 2013
Sandy - I am sorry for your loss.
"When someone becomes a Memory, that Memory becomes a Treasure"
February 21, 2013
Gary was a good friend.He will be missed by many.Too Garys family im so sorry for your loss.May God Bless, Mike Schaffer
February 21, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to your family. Gary was one of the kindest men that I have ever met and it has been my priviledge and honor to be calied a friend of his and his family. Glad that your suffering is over. May you fly with the Angels. We will miss you.Vicki, Bless you for your wonderful care. Diane Miller
Tom & Sheila Wianecki
February 20, 2013
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Donna Jungwirth
February 20, 2013
My love and prayers are with all of your family. May the memories you've kept tucked away in your hearts wrap you up in comfort and bring you special peace.
Pearl James/ Terbilcox
February 20, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to Garys family in their time of grief.
Tammy Mulvey(Gauger)
February 20, 2013
I'm sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers
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