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Sr. Joan McCarthy

Sr. McCarthy Obituary

McCarthy - Sr. Joan RSM, died on September 19, 2025. Survived by Sisters of Mercy of the Americas; her loving nieces, Carol-Anne Walsh, Donna Galvin, Patricia Jennings;

and nephew, Joseph O'Connell. Visiting on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Convent of Mercy, from 2PM to 5PM, 22-04 Parsons Blvd., Whitestone, NY 11357. Mass on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 10AM at Convent of Mercy in Whitestone, NY. Interment St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale NY. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sister's memory would be appreciated and may be sent to The Sisters of Mercy of Americas Community, 150 Ridge Road, Hartsdale, NY 10530.

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Published by Newsday on Sep. 21, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Sr. McCarthy

Sep

22

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Convent of Mercy

22-04 Parsons Blvd, Whitestone, NY

Sep

23

Service

10:00 a.m.

Convent of Mercy

22-04 Parsons Blvd, Whitestone, NY

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