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McCarthy, Lillian G. (nee McNess) entered into rest on February 24, 2026. Devoted wife of the late Eugene McCarthy; beloved mother of Michael McCarthy, Carolyn (Patrick) Keyes, and the late Timothy (late Cathy) McCarthy; cherished grandmother of Shane, Aidan, and the late Colin Keyes; great-grandmother of Robert; dear sister of Sara Jane McNess, Joan Kilger, Linda McNess, and the late Henry (late Susan) McNess. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 21 3-8pm at 27 Highview Rd., Cheektowaga. Interment at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Condolences may be made on this page.
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885 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Amherst, NY 14226

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