Evelyn McCarthy

Evelyn Bajada McCarthy Aug 25, 1928 - May 5, 2010 Passed away peacefully at home in Scottsdale, AZ with her 3 children at her side after a courageous battle with cancer. Evelyn became a resident of Scottsdale, AZ in 1986. Prior to that she resided in Atherton, CA for 27 years. Evelyn was born in San Francisco, a fourth generation resident of the City, to the late Elizabeth and Anthony Bajada. She was raised there and graduated from Mission High School. During her working career, she held the position of accountant at various companies with her favorite employment venue being the Alpine Hills Tennis and Swim Club in Portola Valley. Evelyn was an active member at St. Raymond's Catholic Church in Menlo Park, CA and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Palo Alto, CA. Evelyn was predeceased by her husband, Robert McCarthy. She is survived by her children, Daniel Mainini (GeeGee), Janet Manger (Alex) and John Mainini (Jan); her grandchildren, Alexandria, Kerry, Eric, Jason, Justin, Kelly, Lauren and Johnny; her great-grandchildren, Christian, Kiera, Mia, Max, and Wiebke; her brother, George Bajada, and countless other friends and family all of whom were blessed to know her. Evelyn loved listening to music, dancing, laughing, enjoying her family, and having fun with friends. Evelyn touched the lives and hearts of many people with her smile and generosity, her unwavering faith and her courage. It is a testament to her strength of spirit that she maintained her trademark wry sense of humor to the very end. Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service on Friday, May 21, 2010 at 10 am in the Newall Chapel of Cypress Lawn Funeral Home, 1370 El Camino Real, Colma, CA followed by a cryptside committal blessing at Holy Cross Cemetery, 1500 Old Mission Road, Colma where Evelyn will be laid to rest.