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Emmett McCarthy Obituary

McCARTHY EMMETT GRAYSON McCARTHY CDMR., USCG (Ret.) Went home to our eternal Father on May 1, 2009. He went peacefully from home in Ocean Pines at the age of 87. He was born October 21, 1921 in Medford MA. The youngest son of the late Herbert and Frances and he was preceded in death by his 14 siblings. He is survived by his beloved wife, Eileen (Conboy) McCarthy; and his children, Kathleen (Richard) Yost, Margaret McCarthy, Emmett McCarthy, Jr., Christine (John) Beane, Eileen M. McCarthy, Virginia (Michael) Riley and Suzanne (Wayne) Palmateer. Also, survived by his 21 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Cmdr. McCarthy will be waked 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2009 at St. John Neumann Roman Catholic Church, 11211 Beauchamp Road, Berlin, MD. 21811, where a Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at 11 a.m. Interment will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Little Sisters of Jesus and Mary, P.O. Box 1755, Salisbury, MD 21802, or to the St. John Neumann Scholarship Fund.

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Published by The Washington Post on May 4, 2009.

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Bob Barnes

May 12, 2009

I served w/ Captain McCarthy in Vietnam. I remember well his Leadership. My prayers are w/ his family.

God Bless, Bob

May 7, 2009

Virginia & Riley Family, and McCarthy Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

God Bless all of you,
The Cioffi Family

Emmett McCarthy

May 5, 2009

May 4, 2009

I remember a handsome young uncle in a wonderful white uniform - so many years ago - at Grandmother's house at 83 Sheridan Avenue. I have a family photo with Uncle Emmett missing; he was on duty during WWII.
Our thoughts are with you.
Sheila (Devine) and David Tingle

Joan Wright-Andoh

May 4, 2009

Hello Eileen (daughter) and McCarthy Family;

I know that this is a difficult time for you and your family. I send my condolences to you and your family, especially your mother on the loss of your father. May his memories provide comfort to you all. May his spirit be blessed and soar in the house of the Lord in eternal peace.

Blessings and thinking of you,
Joan Wright-Andoh

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