James McCarthy

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