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Josephine McCarthy Obituary

McCARTHY - Josephine, age 92, Huntington lifetime resident, on August 4, 2008. Retired Coordinator of Rehab at St. Charles Hospital, Port Jefferson. Survived by her dearest friend Marguerite Fortmann and many loving nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Visiting Friday 2-5 and 7-9pm at M. A. Connell Funeral Home 934 New York Ave., Huntington Station Mass Saturday, 9:30am, St. Patrick's Church. Donations in her memory to Daughters of Wisdom 49 Convent Dr., Sound Beach 11789.

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Published by Newsday on Aug. 6, 2008.

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frank j

August 7, 2008

She will be missed more than many can imagine.

Charles Kyle

August 7, 2008

How can you ever forget someone
who enabled you to get back on your feet and get on with your life.I am one of hundreds she helped,thank God for Mrs.McCarthy

Connie Hanes

August 6, 2008

Jo inspired and encouraged me to become the person I am today. She had the upmost faith that I could become the person in charge of the volunteers at St Charles Hospital,as I am today and move on to be the state chairman of hospital auxiliaries, as I did. She will truly be missed.

Robert F Flaherty Sr

August 6, 2008

My sympathy to her Family and friends Rest in Peace Josephine
Love "Bob"

Heidemarie Hafner,RN

August 6, 2008

AUNT DEE DEE WAS MENTIONED TO ME MANY TIMES WHAT A WONDERFUL PERSON SHE WAS BY MY COUSINS, ELLEN MCCARTHY AND FRANK MCCARTHY. I WISH I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET HER.

Robert F Flaherty Sr

August 6, 2008

Josephine took care of me in St Charles Hospital and saved my life I am ever gratefull to her. I know God has a very special Saint

Rob Chenault

August 6, 2008

Aunt De De was a great friend, a mentor, and my connection to the greatest generation. Her wisdom and patence helped guide me through life. I will miss her every day.

Rich Czarnowski

August 6, 2008

The HHSAA (Huntington High School Alumni Association) mourns the loss of one of our HS Alumni - Josephine McCarthy, from the Class of 1935 ... Rest in Peace, Josephine ....

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