Edward F. McCarthy

McCarthy, Edward F. ALBANY Edward F. McCarthy, 88, entered into eternal life Saturday, June 11, 2016, at the Village Eddy Green. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Richard and Margaret Nearney McCarthy. Edward graduated from Cathedral Academy, and served his Country honorably in the Navy, under General McArthur in the Philippines. He was a former Sergeant in the Motorcycle Patrol for the Albany Police Department. Edward retired as the Employee Assistance Program Coordinator for the U.S. Postal Service. He also worked for a few years at the Albany International Airport after retiring from the Postal Service. He was a former president of the Mail Handlers Union. Edward was a lifetime member of the Elks, and enjoyed golfing, bowling, and the New York Yankees. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the entire staff at the Eddy Village Green, Building 6, for the love, care and support offered to Edward throughout his stay there. He was the husband for 61 years of the late Virginia Ann Porcaro McCarthy; father of David (Karen), Edward (Chipper) and Kathleen Lanahan (Mark); grandfather of Tristan, Lindsey, Colin Edward, Zachary and Claire; great grandfather of Tristan and Blair; brother of the late Paul, Eugene and Richard; brother-in-law of Gertrude McCarthy, Clo McCarthy, Leonard Porcaro (Anita), Frank Porcaro (Pat), John Porcaro, Marie Padula (late Louis) and the late Caroline Porcaro and Vincent Porcaro. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Edward's family Tuesday, June 14, 2016, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany. Funeral services Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at 9 a.m. from the McVeigh Funeral Home, Albany thence to the Historic Church of St. Mary on Capitol Hill, Albany at 9:30 am where a funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Interment will immediately follow the Mass at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery. Those wishing to remember Mr. McCarthy in a special way may send a contribution to the American Diabetes Association, Pine West Plaza Building 2, Suite 204, Washington Ave. Ext., Albany, NY 12205. To leave a message for the family, light a candle, obtain directions, or view other helpful services please visit McveighFuneralHome.com