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Charles McCarthy Obituary
CJ was born in Manchester, NH on May 31, 1952. He was a lifelong resident of Manchester. He graduated from Manchester Memorial High School in 1970 where he played football. He then went on to attend Syracuse University where he studied journalism.
CJ spent over 40 years working for the Union Leader newspaper in Manchester. Most of his time there he held the title of sports reporter and sports editor. In 1975, he won the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters, Sportswriter of the year award for New Hampshire. He also served as a Heisman Trophy voter for over 30 years.
He loved sports and sports trivia. He spent numerous years coaching at North Little League, Babe Ruth Baseball and St. Catherine's CYO basketball for his stepsons' teams. He also spent time helping with many local sports teams.
A memorial gathering to celebrate CJ's life will take place at Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 243 Hanover Street in Manchester on Monday, January 24th from 4-6pm. In honor of his life please donate to the "Bring it! After School Program" at www.bringitafterschool.org.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles McCarthy
Dan St Pierre
January 18, 2025
CJ was a good man. Miss him
David N Wallace
January 26, 2022
My condolences, CJ is well remembered for our times at and around Memorial in the late '60's.
Richard Shine
January 25, 2022
Dan St. Pierre stated it so right on: a South Manchester legend. Our sincere condolences to everyone. As the former next-door neighbor to the Mahoneys, I met "Uncle Charley" who was very generous to kids in the neighborhood when he visited. Likewise, CJ generously shared his enthusiasm and knowledge for sports though his talents in journalism. He went on to write for a long time for the very newspaper that many of us trudged through the snows to deliver. I agree with Dan St. Pierre: CJ earned South Manchester and broad geographic legend status.
John Baker
January 24, 2022
So sorry to hear of your passing. As a neighbor when we were kids you were always around to play in the streets and on the playground with the other kids around the block. Lots of great memories around the Purchase Street area as you were definitely a great part. Rest in peace my friend.
Jim Craig
January 24, 2022
Rest in peace brother.
Samy Daghir
January 24, 2022
Went to Memorial with CJ. Remember him always around our south end sports scene during our growing years. Most recently a neighbor to my auto repair business. Rest in peace CJ.
Dan St Pierre
January 24, 2022
CJ was a good guy who I knew since childhood. Another "South end Legend". He knew everyone and was always around at places and activities. He will be missed.
Dennis Palmer
January 24, 2022
Rest In Peace C.J.
Jeff Barnea
January 23, 2022
I came to know CJ while he was writing for the Leader back in the 70's and I was playing for Central. His articles were always on point, accurately described, and fair. Last time we spoke was at my Dad's service and he was his friendly genial self. He will be missed.
Norman and Ann Cormier
January 23, 2022
Grief can be so hard, but the special memories of the South Beech neighborhood and Memorial High School will always be there. Thanks for our youthful memories.
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Memorial Gathering
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium - Hanover Street243 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH 03104
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