Edward Joseph McCarthy

With great sadness, we announce the passing of SKCM(SS) Edward J. McCarthy, age 80, who died peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on December 13, 2025.
Edward is survived by his beloved wife, Diana, and his three children: Eric (Melissa), Angela, and Anthony. He is also survived by his cherished grandchildren Aubrey, Kaitlynn, Kalex, and Kamille, and great-grandchildren Annabelle, Bexlee, Luka, Kalliope, Zayleigh, and Kylan.
He is further survived by his siblings Cheryl (Roy), Kathy, and Thomas, and brother-in-law Leon (Debbie); nieces Melissa, Jamie, and Shannon; nephews Chad, Joel, and Craig; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. Edward was preceded in death by a grandson and a great-granddaughter.
Ed grew up in Milton, Massachusetts, and studied at Bentley College before enlisting in the United States Navy, where he proudly served for 27 years-seven years aboard surface ships and twenty years in the submarine service. He was a Vietnam Veteran and also served in support of the Navy SEALs and the foreign exchange program with Canada.
Following his retirement from the Navy, Ed worked various jobs before joining NutraMax, Inc., where he later met Diana. They were married on October 7, 1995. Ed was actively involved in the Knights of Columbus, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, and Friends of the Milton Library, and volunteered with several other organizations. For three summers after retiring, Ed and Diana traveled to Yellowstone National Park, where they worked for the National Park Service.
A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Milton, Florida, on Wednesday, February 11, 2025. Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., followed by the Rosary at 10:15 a.m. and Mass at 10:30 a.m.
Edward will be inurned with Navy military honors in the spring at the Veterans Cemetery in WaKeeney, Kansas, at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.
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