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Andrew McCarthy Obituary
November 29, 1932 - May 29, 2017
Andrew McCarthy was born in San Francisco to Andrew Jeremiah McCarthy and Kathleen Mary McCarthy. He passed away peacefully at his home in Burlingame with his wife, Marge, and son, Brian, at his side on May 29, 2017.Andy was a loving and devoted husband to Marge, his wife of fifty-six years, the proud father of Stephen and Brian, and proud grandfather of Kelsey, Kendall and Connor McCarthy, children of Steven and Mary McCarthy.
Andy is survived by his twin sister, Kathleen, (Sister Kathleen Mary, a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet) and his older sister Eleanor.
He was a lifelong lover of all that is Irish, Catholic, and family. This was nourished as he attended Star of the Sea Grammar School, St. Ignatius High School (class of '51) and University of San Francisco. He interrupted his studies while as USF to serve in the U.S. Army. There he was trained as a medic and was sent to Korea where he tended the injured as they were brought to the hospital.
After he returned from his tour of duty he went to work in the business world in San Francisco. After ten years in business, Andy decided to become a teacher. He returned to USF as a full time student and received his Bachelor of Science Degree and a Secondary Teaching Degree.
Andy began his teaching career with the Jefferson High School District in 1967. He was a teacher at Oceana High School, Vice Principal at Westmoor High School, and Principal at Terra Nova High School. He ended his career as Director of Adult Education with his retirement in 2002.
Andy was an active and proud member of AA for over forty years. His gratitude and appreciation of this program was immense. He made life-long friends and was a supportive and dedicated counselor to anyone that needed his help.
Andy loved people,parties, music and the wonderful times spent at our vacation home in Kelseyville. His faith in God's goodness was real and active. May we remember Andy by cherishing the goodness of others and God's loving presence every day.
A Vigil Rosary service will be Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at Our Lady of Angels Church, 1721 Hillside Drive, Burlingame at 7:00pm. Funeral Mass will be Thursday, June 8, 2017, at 10:30am at Our Lady of Angels Church.
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March 28, 2018
Mr. McCarthy,, I have so many memories of Oceana,, and you are right in there. I didn't know you well, but knew you well enough to know you looked and acted hard,, but had a big heart. Thank you for helping to make me the man I am today... Mike Reed, class of '73
July 26, 2017
Andy McCarthy...I just learned of your passing and I will be certain to reach out to Marge to tell her how much the entire Kelly family sends our condolences, love and prayers to one of the most influential people in our father's life.
Andy McCarthy showed my father friendship in the most difficult of times and the years and years of stories from the Delta trips will forever be emblazoned into my brain. You showed my brother unconditional love and I know that my dad, brother and you are singing, 'when Irish eyes are smiling' in the heavens above.
When I learned that Andy was serving my mom communion weekly at her care home...I knew the true bond of friendship goes beyond time, health and circumstances.
Words are hard to convey what the Kelly family feels about Andy McCarthy; but love is the purest of words that shares the depth of our emotion.
In Prayer,
Jean Marie, Karen, Frank III and Richard Kelly
(Children of Frank and Jean Kelly)
A part of ~ When Irish Eyes are Smiling by Bing Crosby
When Irish eyes are smiling
Sure, 'tis like the morn in Spring
In the lilt of Irish laughter
You can hear the angels sing
When Irish hearts are happy
All the world seems bright and gay
And when Irish eyes are smiling
Sure, they steal your heart away
Ruthie Hurley-Demakas
June 23, 2017
So very sorry to hear about Andy. Mom and Dad enjoyed many events with your family. I will remember Andy in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Ruthie Hurley Demakas (Daughter of John and Leverne Hurley from San Francisco, CA
Phyllis Gurney
June 8, 2017
Marge and family- it is with great sadness to read of Andy's passing. I have many fond memories from working with Andy at Oceana and TerraNova. Our deepest condolences.
Phyllis and John Gurney
JOANNE KENDRICK
June 8, 2017
Andy, you will always be remembered for saving my teaching career, and of course, for sharing birth days. MAY the Lord seat YOU in a special place at His table. MAY ALL those who loved you be comforted in knowing that the Lord has placed His loving arms around you, and may they know that you are sleeping secure in peace until that day when we are all called to be at that table.
M. W.
June 5, 2017
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Jack Murphy
June 5, 2017
MY friend, Andy was a man among men, when ever anyone asked his help he would always make time to help. The meetings we attended for so many years saved uncounted lives. The summers on the delta and at his home on the lake will always be some of my most fondest memories. Andy was loved by us all, and will be missed by many. God Bless You, My Friend, your in my heart and my prayers. RIP
Mary Swanson
June 4, 2017
I am so very sorry to hear the passing of Mr. McCarthy. He will be in our prayers. Prayers to his family.
June 4, 2017
My condolences to the family.
Mr. Alexei Cogan.
Westmoor High
1982-1986
Michael Conachy
June 4, 2017
Mr McCarthy was a great guy, even though he had to chased me cutting class or leaving campus. Wasn't until years later I learned he personally knew my family. I believe was a classmate of my Aunt Marie at Star of the Sea and St. Ignatius High School. My deepest Condolences to the family.. "Class of 77" Mike Conachy
Diana Schroeder
June 3, 2017
Class of 1978, Mr.McCarthy, put up with a lot from us students. But didn't get mad when i accidentally hit him with a snow ball at school. The one time it snowed ! He was a watch dog , but only doing his job and doing it well. My thoughts and prayers to his family.
Andrea Fennell (class of "77")
June 3, 2017
I had the pleasure of knowing Mr. McCarthy as I was a student at Oceana High School. I know I made his job difficult at times. My prayers go out to his family, RIP Mr. McCarthy....
Hugh Champagne
June 3, 2017
Andrew and I were classmates at SI. I will add him and his family to my prayer list. May he rest in peace.
David Boudinot
June 3, 2017
We all knew and respected the man we called Mr. McCarthy at Oceana High School. We made his job difficult more often than we brightened his day I fear. Mom was on the school board and spoke fondly of Andy and the work he did for the schools. He attended her award and recognition events and always greeted us, his former students, as though we were family.
Milt Mulligan
June 3, 2017
Andy and I sat next to one another during our Freshman year at St. Ignatius, in Father
Harrington's home room, 1B. Andy was always
a great guy. May he now rest in peace.
June 3, 2017
Andy and I went thru Star of the Sea and Saint Ignatius together. We always liked to visit. I will miss him. Richard Whaley
Denise Heagy-Curry
June 3, 2017
If it was not for Mr McCarthy I would have never made it past high school,I don't know If He or Anyone realizes how many kid's he saved.
Respectfully, Denise Heagy
Neil Conway
June 3, 2017
Condolences to the McCarthy family...Very nice obit on his travels in life...I was class of 78 OHS, very nice person indeed, glad to have met him during that period....and chatted with him when he was principal @ TN, RIP my friend....
Cheryl Brennan
June 3, 2017
I had the honor of knowing Mr. McCarthy as a student at Oceana High School. He had the reputation of being a tough guy, but deep down, I knew he was a pretty nice man. I have a couple of funny stories from those high school days. He was the most well known teacher at that school. EVERYBODY knew him and maybe spent some time in his office, like me, who had a tendency to go to the beach instead of class.
I am grateful that I had a chance to see him a few times after high school and to share stories and laugh about them.
Mr. McCarthy, you will be remembered and missed.
My best to the McCarthy family.
Cheryl Cordova
Class of '72
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