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James McCarthy Obituary

James J.McCarthy, 88, passed away on December 26th surrounded by his family. Born and raised in Carbondale, he was the only son of Joseph P. and Susan Loftus McCarthy. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Mary Barrett of Minooka, Pa. who died December 24, 2014. They celebrated 63 years of marriage together. A 1944 graduate of St. Rose High School, Jim was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church and the AOH of Carbondale. He attended The University of Scranton, and was a graduate of Lackawanna Business College with an associates degree in accounting. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII as a hospital corpsman in Annapolis, MD. Prior to retirement, he was employed by the US Postal Service. A man of great faith and proud Irish heritage, Jim's greatest joys in life were family gatherings, cutting grass, and spending time at "The Lake." The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the staff at Sacred Heart Assisted Living, Saucon Valley. Survivors: Daughters: Suzanne Alden (Richard) of Holland PA, Katie Filipovits and her husband, Tom of Coopersburg PA, 8 Grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. He was predeceased in death by his son, Joseph T. McCarthy, and son in law, Richard D. Alden. Services: Viewing from 10-11 AM Wednesday, December 30, 2016 at St. Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale, PA. Funeral Mass at 11AM. Contributions: In lieu of flowers: Friends of the Poor, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, Pa. 18504. friendsofthepoorscranton.org

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Published by Morning Call on Dec. 28, 2015.

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Gardner Smith

January 1, 2016

Suzanne and family, our condolences on the loss of your dad. He and my dada were part of a Carbondale to Wilkes Barre carpool as I recall. I also knew some of the folks he worked with at the USPS Data Center in Wilkes Barre. They spoke highly of him.
-Gardner Smith (Springfield VA)

Sending our condolences to the McCarty family. You will be deeply missed my dear friend. Until we meet again...

Nickole Brantley

December 29, 2015

Lisa Priebe

December 29, 2015

We will always cherish our wonderful times at Elk Lake with our neighbors, the McCarthy's. Jimmy was a wonderful, caring man who will be greatly missed.

Micki &George Alden

December 28, 2015

We will always remember "Jimbo" for his welcoming smile & laughter, his love of family, & example of strong faith &quiet acceptance of all life brought to him. A legacy to all of a life well lived. Rest in Christ.

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