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Peter McCarthy Obituary
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Rick Koskella
May 16, 2024
1972- water skiing at Lake Navajo with Pete, Bernie, Scott and me - plus the lovely sisters. Good memories, good times!!
Kevin S.Butler
June 28, 2023
I'm sorry that I never got to meet Col.Peter McCarthy..when he was still with us..I met and interviewed his father..Jack McCarthy..a local NYC based radio & tv broadcaster, former radio actor,co-founder of WPIX TV Ch.11 in NYC and the third & last mc of"The Popeye Show" as"Capt.Jack"..I wished that I could have told him that his dad loved to tell me how proud he was of his son's accomplishments and that he was proud to have his son and grandson..Mr.Michael McCarthy walked with him up NYC's 5th Ave. at the end of the March 17,1984 and march 17,1988 NYC St.Patrick's Day Parades Telecasts.
Rick Koskella
May 16, 2023
Scott Weeker cdd add me across a 1970 photo of Pete, Scott, Bernie Carey and my family. Here´s to you friend. Rick Koskella
Michael L. Withem
November 6, 2021
I apologize for the tardy message but only learned of Pete´s passing today. Peter was a wonderful class and squadron mate during my year at Vance AFB Class 7401. I still recall his wedding day and that weekend spending time with his Dad, and in addition watching his appetite for escargot on Friday nights during flight school. Too absent friends, less we forget. Yo. Mike Withem
Barry Smith '72 (CS-05)
June 29, 2021
Upbeat Pete; none finer were ever born. Thanks, Pete, for blessing my life with your friendship.
Pete Vogel
June 11, 2021
Pete and I were roommates at the Academy. He always had a great positive attitude and was a genuine force of nature. We will miss him.
Dennis Sbach "72
June 2, 2021
Pete was one great human being - he did have a great zest for life. Always enjoyed running into him at SWA. My condolences to his family.
Steve & Shelley Machacek
June 2, 2021
For our first active duty assignment after USAFA, Peter and I were roommates at pilot training at Vance AFB in Oklahoma. Pete always brought a positive attitude and sense of humor throughout all of the challenges we faced. He was definitely one of the "Good Guys" and will always be fondly remembered. My wife Shelley was friends with Pete before I met her.
Michael, I met your Dad when I was a Freshman in college. He, Rick Koskella and Bernie Carey were great friends of mine. We spent a lot of time together. Your Dad had an infectious zest for life. For my 19th Birthday he actually handmade me a bikini out of the denim he had cut from a pair of jeans to make cutoff shorts! Obviously it didn´t fit but it was such a conversation piece. Pete was always respectful and kind. He even kept our wedding cake for us in his freezer so we could have it on our 1st Anniversary!
Needless to say, I was saddened by his passing recently! God Bless and I know your memories of him will sustain you during this very difficult time.
Randy Fitzhugh
June 2, 2021
So sorry to hear about Pete's passing. I have many happy memories of our year at Vance in UPT, and enjoyed bumping into him at BWI a few years ago. He will be missed!
Greg Marshall, USAFA '72
June 2, 2021
A great guy and excellent classmate, as the words say, "Gone but not forgotten."
David "Smokey" Stover
June 2, 2021
Peter, my friend and classmate. We had some grand times. Your enthusiasm for living was infectious. God Bless you Pete.
Bernie Carey
June 2, 2021
May our Father in Heaven give you comfort and peace with Pete´s last flight. I long remember our Doolie year and Lake Navajo times with Rick Koskella - a wild, crazy, and best time! Irish Pete- having to shave for every meal formation during our first summer during BCT!
Jim Putnam, USAFA, Class of 72
June 1, 2021
Pete was a stand-up guy. Very straight forward and dependable with an easy social manner. A friend to many. He will be missed.
Tom Schenk
June 1, 2021
Rest in the arms of our Savior. Fond memories from CS-05.
Tom Schenk, Class of 1972
Rick Koskella
June 1, 2021
To the McCarthy family. Bernie Carey and I were Pete´s first Dooley year roommates. He waterskiied with my family at Lake Navajo several times during our Academy years. And Robyn and I saw him in Austin a few years back. A wonderful man with an amazing post-flying career. RIP
Gregory L Jones, Col, USAF, ret, USAFA Class of 72
June 1, 2021
Rest in peace faithful servant. You have reached out and touched the face of God. We will miss you.
Stuart Maas
May 28, 2021
Michael ... I knew your Dad when we were in pilot training near Enid, Oklahoma. I can relate a few stories from that experience and there are several classmates who need to know of his career.
Please call me ... I am in Bellevue, Nebraska 402-293-9235. Thank you.
Guy Brubaker
May 25, 2021
Tara and Michael, I am truly sorry to hear of your brother and Dad´s passing. Peter was an absolutely wonderful gentleman to fly with and I was blessed to have known him.
Ashley
May 23, 2021
Fly high with the angels Peter. You were a pleasure to work with and constantly made me laugh. Rest In Peace good soul.
David Newill
May 23, 2021
...and while with silent, lifting mind I've trod, the high untrespassed sanity of space, reached out my hand, and touched....the face of God. - Godspeed Pete
Timothy Whitlock
May 23, 2021
My sincere condolences for your loss<><
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