Dennis John MacCarthy

Dear Kimberly,
I am Dennis' sister. I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. Dennis and Thalia shared great times and memories. I saddens me that Dennis' life was cut short. I know how much love and dedication Thalia had for Dennis and know how happy he was spending it with her. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Maureen

Dear Dennis..
Mom will be greeting you, if she hasn't already. She fought a short, hard battle. She spoke of you often and always had great memories to share from your adventures together. Thank you for being in her life and making her smile through the years. Even after you passed, you still made a big impact in her life to live on in her memories. Cheers to the both of you for an everlasting love.
Kimmie
Thalia's Daughter

Thinking of my big brother. Now and forever.

It's been a while Dennis. Our parting will never end. When I look at the moon I think of you my brother.

When I look at the moon. I think of you. You will never be forgotten my big brother.

Hey there Dennis, your in my thoughts daily. Although I retired from Disney Imagineering in 2010, I have been a nanny to 2 different families since 1st one for 4 years, an Indian family and now with American family for the past 7 years. Nannying part time and on weekends I do ubering. I love staying busy. My son Lance took a 3 year assignment in the Netherlands last January. I am going to visit him for Christmas and we are going to Paris France to experience midnight in Paris. We say this is the trip of a lifetime as I had a second brush with death in March. I had to have emergency surgery and wasnt given a very good chance of making it. I told the doctors of my living will that if I couldnt do all the things I do without the assistance of others or apparatuses then to let me go as this is what I call the quality of life. The doctors said they would abide by my wishes. After 6 hours and 4 pints of blood I came out of if. Feeling on top of the world, it was when my son visited while recovering that we planned the trip of a lifetime. I imagine you looking over my shoulder enjoying it as well. I speak of you frequently, as the time we had together I couldnt replicate as you were the jewel of us as a couple.

It's been a while and we are into 2019! No, I have not forgotten about you. Time goes by .... thinking about you on a daily basis will endure. Life goes on here and you would be very proud of your children and grandchildren.

When I look up at the moon to reflect, its when I think of you.

Always and forever,
your sister

Merry Christmas ..miss you saw Jim Reed couple weeks ago ..we are still talking about you....Thanks for being my friend..al

Thinking of you always happy birthday Dennis

Hey there just made plans to visit Chicago for Thanksgiving and Vegas for Christmas. You'll be there in spirit I know. We are to have a storm come through this upcoming week, I have a mega bus trip down to Miami for a Labor day weekend gambling trip, they have casinos at the dog tracks and Jai Alai there. Great variety of 1 cent machines and I usually do pretty good there. Your spirit will be on my shoulder. You are so missed, but we had some wonderful times that I are so special to me, you have one special place in my heart.later, love you

Think of you all the time ..my good friend always knew how you loved christmas..

Hey there Dennis;
Just returned home from a week at Atlantic city, the last place we each had eyes on each other. Thought of you, as I explored the beach and it's changes. I stayed at Bally's and The Tropicana, the chicken at the Tropicana is in the past, they have expanded and are one of the largest casinos and hotels in AC. I saw a holiday show and the Tropicana had a laser show in the atrium of the tower I was staying, hourly I gambled but just held my own no big jackpots this trip. Although I don't put in print regularly, you are always in my thought and how we would have progress in our relationship, and our dreams of having an apartment over a shop in DC. with you wanting to continue your career you were a natural at and would be over the lottery department of our shop. Not sure if the chickens would of come to play in the city :). Wow , the wonderful things we talked about, shared and explored together, ones I will never forget. I don't see me having another relationship, because I hold you as a rule to the best of, that's ok, I meet people everywhere I go so I am not alone. I could leave this earth tomorrow being at peace, and doing many experiences others may only dream of, much of those you provided. I still remember your chuckle. love you

Happy Birthday Dennis!
You have a new Grandson, John Dennis - named after you. You already know, but I just want to reiterate it because I am so excited. Nicholas is quite a man. You would be very proud of him and Kristin. Just saying hello and thinking of you. Love you - Maureen

Not a day goes by that you are not in my thoughts. Usually over the holidays I visit Vegas, New Orleans or Atlantic city. I chuckle when I hit a jackpot knowing you are enjoying watching. I remember when we used to go gaming you would say it was neat to have someone with you when you win. You are always that one with me, sometimes mty son joins me, as Harrah's entertainment comps my visits. Wish you were there with me in person, but know you are there in spirit! Love ya

Happy Birthday, dearest brother Dennis. Uncle Mello has joined you. Give my love to mom,dad, uncle mario, kirsta & toby. always with you, sis

Dear Dennis,
It is now 9 years. We had a Mass at St Dorothy's today. The priest said your name and Mom's three times. We honor you today Dennis. Happy Birthday Mom.

Dear Dennis,
Today is Oct 6th 2010. It has been 8 years. Think of you Mom, Dad, Kirsta, Toby every day. Uncle Mario has joined you too. I miss all of you! You would be so proud of Kristin and Nicholas - they are doing so well and your beautiful Grandchild, Elijah, looks so much like Nicholas. I am sure you have seen it all.

Love
ME

Dear Dennis,

I know that I am late for this - you know me....Anyway, Happy Birthday! Mom is with you now, we had such a beautiful funeral for her - there were over 100 people! I know she was smiling down from Heaven. Mom I miss you so much, the pain still has not subsided. I smile up to heaven for you Dennis, Dad, Pat, Kirsta/Toby.

I will always love you - m

Maureen;
My thoughts are with you, I know our love ones will be preparing a place to be with them again. take care
warm regards, Thalia

Dear Dennis,

Mom will be with you. She passed away after 7 years of taking care of her on the 2nd of Dec. I miss her so as I do you.

Please look after her for me

I love you
Maureen

Dennis, there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you and the memories you provided which enriched my life. Some day we will meet again

Happy Birthday Dennis!

It's me again. I think of you often, especially on your Birthday, the day after the birth of Christ.

May God protect and watch over you.

Love
Maureen

Dear Dennis,

It is now the 6 year mark. Mom, Johnny and myself are still here on this earth. I think about you often. And, when I look at the Moon, it reminds me of you, looking back at me and smiling.

Dennis,

Loving you on your birthday and always thinking of you.

Maureen

Dennis,

It has been 5 years. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Hope you are adjusting to heaven. Say hello to Dad.

Lots of love,
Maureen

Dearest Dennis,

I could not stop thinking about you today. It has been four years since I last laid eyes on you. Mom is living with us and is ill. Your beautiful grandchild will be 2 years old in January and he looks just like Kristin.

We all miss you and love you.

Say hello to Dad......

Maureen

Dennis,



Remembering you on your birthday and always..



Love you.

Maureen

Dear Brother,



Today I visited our families cemetary and planted a rose and said a prayer for you. I cannot believe it has been 3 years. Uncle Dick has joined you. His funeral was yesterday. Mom is very ill with Alzheimer's, and still has memories of her Dennis even though they are vague. Please say hello to Dad. I miss hearing "Maureen this is Dad" and from you "Dennis here".



Love you always,

Maureen

Dear Dennis,

It is my understanding that your dear Father has passed on to join you. I know you have helped prepare a wonderful place to receive him . My thoughts are with you and your family.

Love,

Thalia

Dearest Dennis,



Dad passed away this morning and he will be joining you in heaven.



Sending my love to you both...



Love,

Maureen

Hey Big Brother!



Wishing you a Happy Birthday



As time goes by and you are not here, I sometimes think what would have Dennis done in my decision making process. Dennis would have taken a risk. The realization that you are not here has influenced my life on a daily basis.



Bye for now my brother...



Love,

Maureen

there is not a day goes by i don't think of dennis ...2 years wow seems like it was only a few months ago...watching the red sox lately i think how dennis and i would go to games especially when curt gowdy was broadcasting and how dennis and i would walk out back behind fenway to look at the broadcast trucks...we went to college with a kid nicknamed goose who was the batboy for the yankees and when n.y. was in town goose always seem to get dennis in ...i am rember being out with dennis one night and how we ran into milton berle and how dennis and i got in the same elevator as him at the copley plaza and started talking to him...i can rember dennis and i staying all one night on communications day in college and doing an all night radio show on the college station (which was not allowed) but we did it anyway what a blast.. we were simulcast with larry click wbz radio boston powerhouse radio station heard in 38 states for about 25 minutes what a thrill for the both of us at the time......to dennis and his entire family i thank you for letting him be my friend...wow 2 years since his passing life moves quicker than i ever thought it would..cherish the moments all the best ....al snape

Dear Dennis,



It has been 2 years. Boy, does time fly! I think of you daily and hope you are enjoying your new home. We all miss you.....and when the time comes, we'll see you in heaven.



Love,

Maureen

Happy Birthday Dennis



I will always Love You.

Maureen

It has now been one year. You are in my thoughts every day.



Today, Mom, Peter and I attended Mass at St. Thomas. We then went to Mama, Papa and Auntie Angie's resting place. There we placed 4 roses on their tombstone. The white rose was yours.



Dennis,I will never forget you.....

Hello Dennis, Thalia here,

Although you are missed in my physical life, I carry your wonderful spirit with me, I have accepted that you are in the ultimate destination we all desire.

You enhanced my life in so many ways, I will cherish that always.

Last weekend was strained, as I remembered last Labor day that we spent together, in a couple of weeks it will mark our last precious moments we spent together, at one of your favorite places, Atlantic City. Some of my best memories have been at Atlantic City, when we went as a family when I was a child and the times you took me and gave me the in about Slingo tournement. I probably won't return there, for my wonderful memories can't be improved upon.

The past month now , I have been attending church, a dear friend introduced me to the Presbyterian Church. I feel so comfortable there and at peace. Most of the congregation is my age or older.

I went to the Mission space special openning for imagineers, it was the closes I ever care to getting in space, however I know you would have loved it, I think you have probably experienced it as well, no line!

Well Dear, although I have distanced myself, you and your wonderful family remain in my heart, I am at the point now where I can talk of your wonderful past presence on this earth, without tearing up. Thank you for enriching my life. Warm loving thoughts,Thalia

I won't let you forget me
Everywhere you look, I'll be there
Whispering my love through the trees
Beaming my pride from the sun
Softening the night with the moon beams
Laughing at the twinkling of the stars

Hi it's me your sister...



Last week Mom, Dad, Johnny, Peter, Pat and me visited your resting place at Quantico. Your resting place was so peaceful and beautiful. I know you were looking down from Heaven, the clouds were opening up and the sun was shining as you were seeing us.



And, yes we have all bonded since your passing, you would be proud.



There were tears and reminising about the good old days. We kissed your grave stone and took a photo -with all of us.



We have a beautiful place to where we can visit you. Dennis you will always be with us, as you are our guardian angel .....



Love,

Maureen

dennis,miss you buddy ..........

may the angels watch over you and all who love you....



al...........

Hello Dear,

Well I am a couple of days passed the 4 month mark of you leaving, you are not missed any less, just busy myself more to be able to accept that you are gone physically.

Last week , I went to Ybor city, remember when I took you by there last year, not much happening there, just revitalized it with more night clubs nd resturants. I visited the Indian casino where we played bingo and video slots, they are rebuilding it better and bigger with partners of Hard Rock, I didn't stay long, it reeked with smokers I turned $10 into $54 in less than a half hour and left. I then went to "Mels" famous hot dogs, that I introduced you to, had lunch and then returned home.

We lost the Space shuttle last Saturday,(I'm sure you are aware)you were on my nind while I was awaiting their landing, as I know how much you loved the space program.

I and my peers are attending te motivation course next week with former Mayor of New York and Zig Zigger, Imagineering is paying for it, and we could all use the motivation. Our group was presented with some Hard hats made just for Walt Disney Imagineers, Mickey , stars and personalized with our names, you would get a kick out of them, trouble is we don't work many construction sites, most construction sites are to the stage where hard hats are required, when we are involved. The thought was nice I guess.

Valentines is this Friday, I will remember all the special things you did for me, not only on that day but all through the year, you were such a romantic!

I'm going to start childcare for Guests staying at the Hotels at Disney and Universal. It will be good to put the experience on resume for my second career, a nanny!

In March, Lance's girlfriend and I are flying to DC. Joc has never flown or experienced DC , each others company will be appreciated, I told her we would ride the metro (you know how much I enjoy that) and take in all we can the 3 days we are there. We are staying in Hotel in Crystal City,(Marriott rewards paying for it) the one that I stayed in the first time we laid eyes on each other. The trip is giving me something to look forward to, other than the normal routine of work and chores. She makes me laugh not as you did, more like the way my grandchildren do.

Amtrak has a rail sale and I am taking advantage of that, going to New Orleans, remember our next

cruise was going to include that. Cruising by oneself is pricey, the train is $50 and some change and I am using my Marriott rewards for the hotel while I'm there, so I will be on one of my fun and frugal trips. I'm going there in April.

I hope to take my grandchildren on the Disney cruise while I am still a cast member, I'm sure they would enjoy it, it is deffinately a cruise for families.

Well dear , it has rained here all day, I missed riding my bike, however I did do my taebo, I've lost almost 30 pounds, feel better for it as well, I watch what I eat and excersize regularly.

Sure miss you daily phone calls, other than a call from my Mother or you Father and Pat, the phone is silent. You are missed and will never be forgotten.

Love, Thalia

Well Dear, it has been 4 months since you left, you are not missed any less, I just busy myself so your absence has become more acceptable. The phone doesn't ring every night, other than a frequent call to or from your Father , Pat ,or my Mother there is not much use of the phone.

Joc, Lance's girlfriend and I are flying to DC soon, since I know my way around there I am going to show her all the spots we can cover in a long weekend. You know how much I enjoy riding the metro, we will be staying at that wonderful Hotel I stayed at the first time you and I laid eyes on one another. I'm excited about it, it gives me something to look forward to, she has never flown, so each other company will be appreciated. She makes me laugh, not like you did though, more of like the way my grandchildren made us both laugh, She is quite the accomplished lady at 22years, as you know I have always thought she was much like me in my younger years. My son and his girlfriend have helped make up for the loneliness since you left. I spent Christmas with them and her family. Joc and I get together once or twice a month.

In April I going on the train to New Orleans, remember we were going to go on a cruise there, trouble is cruising by myself is pricey, the train is having rail sail and I can go round trip for $50 and some change, I am using my rewards for my room, so I am on my fun on a shoestring budget. You will be with me in spirit, I know. Well dear need to straighten my house, mow lawn and rake if it isn't raining.

We lost the shuttle last weekend at entry into atmosphere, as well you must know, I thought of how you loved the space program.

They wre asking for people at WDI to test the space ride, I applied , with you in mind, but wasn't chosen, maybe best as they are just working the bugs out of it, people get upset stomachs, as it is supposed to simulate you being launch into space(really)



As always you are in my thoughts, keep watching over me!

Love, Thalia

What a nice celebration we had yesterday of your wonderful life !
Maureen took care of every detail and very well I might add.
I finally met Paula as well as all your extended family that I heard about through the years. Very nice family!
I am going to spend some quality time with your Mother today. I am taking her on a sleigh ride and to lunch at Bedford Village Inn. I hope she is looking forward to it as much as I am. I want her to feel special as I think of her. I'm sure we will have a grand time. I'm sure that there will be some reminishing about you growing up, that I always found interesting.
Well dear must get going, I don't want to get lost as I do at times (how well you know), so I'm getting an early start.
I know you will be with us in spirit!
Love, Thalia

Dearest Dennis,



You never complained because your birthday was the day after Christmas. That was your nature, you always took things in stride. I'm trying to do that too, except I miss you!



Always thinking of you and wishing you everlasting happiness in heaven.



Happy Birthday....



Love,

Maureen

Dennis, I'm not really sure what to say. Despite being my brother-in- law for 18 years I don't think I ever really knew you. I don't think I even remember the first time I met you. It was probably in Connecticut, but I don't know if it was at your house or Shirley and Frank's. I know Nicholas was a beautiful, round faced, blued eyed infant with an already evident rambunctiousness. I know that you were bleary-eyed from working overnight at the radio station. I remember wondering if you always tried to sound like Walter Cronkite when you talked. I remember you taking us to visit the radio station which was running on what I would call, autopilot and asking how you keep giving the weather updates when nobody was there to update it for 48 hours.



In the coming years we visited more often as you moved to Massachusetts and Kristen, a magazine cover beautiful, sweet, adorable child with a natural grace, was born. We babysat and I was always amazed at how you could function with the hours you kept between working and raising a family. I began to see firsthand the total dedication to broadcast journalism that Maureen told me had started in early childhood. I remember an all night long game of "Trivial Pursuit" that I eventually won around 4 a.m. You know, all these years later it still remains a point of personal pride for me that I won given your legendary prowess. Prowess no doubt gained from your active quest for knowledge. I remember once sending you a pamphlet detailing the origins and history of my company because it was something you truly wanted to know about.



I always thought that if we lived closer I would like to be your friend. I believed your gentle disposition, intelligence; fun loving nature and generosity would make you the kind of cherished friend that a person keeps for a lifetime. Having met some of your friends and coworkers and heard the eulogies I am certain I was right.



That will always be my loss... that I didn't get to be your friend. But you have left me a gift. I have always said, "Life is too short not to have fun". You were a man who intensely loved your work and strove everyday to excel in it. You were a man who never let tragedy and hardship weigh you down. You enjoyed life and took from it all the happiness it afforded you. Your much too early death at the age of fifty-three is, for those of us left behind, a tragedy. Yet in it I find the gift your friendship would have provided...the lesson that "life is to short not to have fun".



Farewell my friend,

Peter

My Dear Dennis

Friday as I went to work,it was raining, knowing I was supposed to pick you up that afternoon it made me think of the endless times we would depart each's company in the rain. Remember how we would say that the sky was raining because we had to leave one another? My thought was it must be crying because you wouldn't be arriving in person.

I sure miss you ! I am doing my best

to go on with life finding my purpose of being left behind.

I do look forward to our meeting again !

Love, Thalia

Dennis was a fine boy. He was always around to help me. Growing up, he was always interested in radio. He practiced all the time with a microphone even as a small boy. When I was transferred to Italy, he was very interested in the country and as we were living on the economy, we lived about 12 miles from the base and the only children he had to play with were the Italian children who could not speak English, so consequently he had to learn Italian. He picked up the Italian language very quickly, in fact, I later used him as an interpreter. When I returned to the states, Dennis finished highschool and Radio Broadcasting School in Boston. As the Vietnam war was going on, he decided to join the army. He wanted to go into broadcasting but there were no openings. I told him to go into intelligence. He passed the exam and went to Intelligence School for three months. He was furnished money to buy civilian clothes. He was sent to Berlin, Germany to mix with German youth rallys to find out as much information as he could. About a year later he was transferred to Vietnam. He wore a uniform with no insigna. The G.I.'s there had no entertainment so Dennis got hold of some 16 milemeter movies and a projector. Although it was cold there, he managed to get hold of a large tent, and later on, he, with a bunch of G.I.'s built a small threatre. He then got a ride on a helicopter going to headquarters and brought back a bunch of film. He went back every week to get new film. He received a Letter of Commendation from the Commanding Officer. Finally he was sent home. His younger sister, Maureen, made a large banner which stretched across the front of the house with the words "Welcome Home Dennis." Dennis was senior producer of the morning show "America in the Morning." Dennis has interviewed many celebrities and enjoyed doing so.



I am proud to have been the father of Dennis.

Dear Dennis,

Although I only knew you for a few years, I knew you to be an up-standing man full of life & fun whom loved your work.

You were a great companion and soulmate to my daughter, Thalia B., to whom you were engaged.

You will be greatly missed.

Thalia Nichols

Dennis, although we only met once, it was obvious you and Thalia were

truly a fun loving couple that en-

joyed each others company. You both

had some great times together, and

when you parted, looking forward to

the next meeting when and where ever

it might be.

Sympathy goes out to your family and

Thalia, we know you are in a "Better

Place".

Dennis, I miss you answering the phone "Dennis Here" & the quaint little laugh you give when I'd say to you "you're so funny".



We complimented each other, what you were savy on , I was not & vise versa. You showed me a life I could have not have afforded & I returned it by showing you how we could have fun on so little money.

We snow skied, we swam with the dolphins,we rode in the "MacCarthy Limo" in Vegas, walked the shores of Atlantic City, toured "lucy" the elephant. Cruised the cruise ships, interviewed "kermit". Morton steak house , Ruth Chris. Stein Erickson Lodge.

You will be absent in physical being,but will live through me.

Watch on Wednesday November 27th, I'm going to NBC in New York and your top of my list to say "Hi" to.

I consider my life with you a real gift and the memories keep me unwrapping that gift everyday.

your soulmate, Thalia

We miss Dennis so much!

Westwood One just isn't the same.

Our prayers continue for all his family and friends.

I must first send my condolences to you mom and to Dennis's family, friends, and co-workers. I am grateful to have met such a nice person with whom shared a part of his life with my mother, Thalia. I know that he meant a great deal to her. My children just adored him. Dennis was a true kid at heart, when they had visited he went on any ride that my daughter would want to ride. He was a real sport for that, because she'd ride anything!! My son wasn't so brave, but liked the rides as well. Dennis was free-spirited and just a well-rounded person and will be missed by many! So here's to you Dennis, riding to Beautiful Heaven!

Some of my earliest memories were of my closest, favorite cousin and playmate Dennis. We shared many happy times at holidays and whenever our families would visit. As he traveled the world with his military family, he still kept in touch. And when he returned to the Boston area, we asked him to baptize our daughter Michelle.



I always admired Dennis because he always knew what he wanted to do with his life, and never wavered from his goal. Although he knew it as a difficult field to break into, he was determined to use his wonderful speaking voice as a broadcast journalist. I was always thrilled to hear him on the radio, because it reminded me that he had succeeded. And that one nice, talented guy who worked hard at what he wanted to do, did make it.

The only thing is that he died way too young.

I will miss you Dennis. My condolences to our family, Thalia and friends.

Your cousin, Paula

My Dearest Brother Dennis,



This past month has been so difficult. I cannot believe you will not call me on my birthday or on holidays, nor will I hear your beautiful voice or see your smiling face. I always knew you were special, but took that for granted. I am so very proud of your bravery and your innate desire to succeed no matter what the obstacles were. You touched so may lives with your positive and calm manner.



I keep this photo of us as children; you had your arm around me on a mountain in Italy, we were both so happy.. I look at it everyday and smile.



Now, your on God's journey and I hope you are enjoying the trip and if I know you; you have already made a statement in heaven!



Dennis, we love you and you will always be here with us....



With all my love, your little sister....

there is not a minute that goes by i think all that dennis gave to all of us..i have some many fond memories... last time i saw him was at that college reunion this spring ..my last words to him was i love you and i hugged him for he has that teddy bear quality..there is not a moment that goes by since his death that i cry and then laugh for all the special moments we had together in radio and as friends. it doesn't seem possible he is gone but again it is a wake up call to all of us to enjoy life to its fullest as dennis did and take the time to look at each other and listen to each other needs.i was flying back on the plane from his wake reading the washington post and there dennis maccarthy obt. i chuckled inside knowing that dennis is laughing his a-- off "well i finally made the washington post"something else to put on his extensive resume.i try not to think dennis is gone but i try to think that he is on an assigment. i look forward to his report...love you and miss you,



al snape

To Friends and Associates of Dennis



I want to thank you for being at the services for Dennis and sharing some of your memories with me and my family. I would like to share some of my memories of my older brother:



Dennis would take me bowling, to sporting events, and to drive-in theaters and day trips to New York City to watch Merv Griffin and TV game shows. He would give me media passes to NE Patriots football games. When it came to Disney World, Dennis had all the answers. He was my personal tour guide.



Sharing your memories helped to celebrate the life of Dennis. I know he will be greatly missed.

Dear family and friends of Dennis,

Please accept my sincerest condolensces. Dennis will be sorely missed. I have had the pleasure to know him professionally and personally for over 20 years. He was a man of integrity and a great friend.. I will miss the correspondence we had shared...May God Grant all of you peace in this time of such sorrow..



Sincerely,

Pat Gagliardo

Dear Dennis,

You were a long-time friend of my husband Al, and he thought of you often. You will be greatly missed and I am so sorry that my friend lost his good friend. Deb

I wanted to express my condolences to the family. I attended Grahm with Dennis and worked with him on the college station. I always found him to be a level-headed person who had such a love for our business. I saw him at the reunion a couple of years ago and was very glad to see he was still making such a positive impact on radio and his passion for the industry had never dimmed. So good with the spoken word. He was a wonderful guy. My deepest sympathy to all of you.