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O'Shea McCarthy Obituary

McCarthy, O'Shea Patrick Age 24, of Griffith, passed away October 23, 2013 in Oak Lawn, IL. He is survived by his mother, Heather McCarthy of Griffith; father, Darrin McCarthy of Frankfort, IL; brother, Patrick McCarthy of Griffith; grandparents, Richard and Shirley Welch of Griffith and Kent and Nancy McCarthy of Hammond; great-grandmother, Juanita McCarthy of Hammond. He was an exceptional student and attended Purdue University in West Lafayette where he studied earth and atmospheric science. He was a brilliant young man with a fond love for music and the arts. Visitation will be held at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 27th with prayer service at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 28th at St. Mary Church in Griffith, officiated by Rev. Theodore J. Mens. Burial will follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville, IN.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Oct. 26, 2013.

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Karen Coulis

October 31, 2013

Dear Heather,
My heartfelt condolences and prayers are being sent to you on the loss of your beloved son. May his memory be eternal!

David & Leane Cerven

October 30, 2013

Dear Heather,

We were saddened to learn of the loss of your son, O'Shea. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Amanda Morrison

October 29, 2013

Heather,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Shea. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Patrick at this most difficult time. May he rest in peace.
Amanda

October 29, 2013

Dear Heather,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your son, We are so sad for you and have you in our prayers,
Love
Jeff & Pat

October 28, 2013

Dear Heather,
Words cannot express how sorry I am to learn of the loss of your son. I pray that God help you to find peace.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Marilyn Hrnjak

Mary DeBoer

October 28, 2013

Heather, please know that you and your family are in our prayers during this difficult time. Much love to you.

Nancy Engel

October 28, 2013

Dear Heather, I have no words to convey the sorrow I feel for you. I pray that you find strength from the family and friends who surround you with love and support and comfort and peace in the memories of your son, who will forever be your angel. God Bless you and your family,.

Lea Shelemey

October 28, 2013

Dear Heather, Please accept my deepest sympathy. I am so sorry to learn of your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Lita Iatarola

October 28, 2013

May God Bless O'Shea in Heaven. May peace be with Heather, Patrick and Family. Very sorry for your loss.

Debra Lynch Dubovich

October 27, 2013

Dear Heather, Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this horrible time.

Paula Jusko

October 27, 2013

Heather, no words can express my sincere sympathies or ease your pain. Just wanted you to know I am thinking about you and praying for you and your family.

Natalie Carter

October 27, 2013

Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Melissa B Cohen

October 26, 2013

Dear Heather and family. I am so sorry about loss of your beloved child. My deepest sympathy.

ed cooper

October 26, 2013

sorry for your lost if you need anything call me or peg

Vidya and Sudha Kora

October 26, 2013

Our deepest condolences.May god give the family the strength to bear this loss.

Leslie Emmons

October 26, 2013

I'm so sorry for you & your family's loss.

Don Burton

October 26, 2013

Our deepest condolences to the Family.

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