Francis F. McCarthy

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Francis McCarthy Obituary

McCARTHY FRANCIS F. McCARTHY On Thursday, February 11, 2010 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Betty A. McCarthy; father of Michael (Kim) McCarthy, Colleen (Bill) Mertz, Dennis (Elena) McCarthy, Kevin (Amy) McCarthy, Eileen (Lee) Shifflett and Kelly (Jamie) Singleton; grandfather of Michael, Patrick, Molly, Sean, Ryan, Shannon, Billy, Kelly, Ryan, Denny, Cristina, Michaela, Shea, Reilly, Mary Claire, Casey, Grace, Brady, Matthew, Meghan, J.J. and Danny; brother of Peggy Mulligan, Donald McCarthy, Dolores Hoynes and Pat Fitzsimmons. Relatives and friends may call at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20904 on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m., with Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, February 16 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery (immediate family only). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Haiti Relief Fund, c/o St. John the Baptist Church at the above address. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post from Feb. 13 to Feb. 14, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Francis McCarthy

13 Entries

Dennis Leonard

February 18, 2010

Unfortunately our time with Frank was limited to the McCarthy family reunions.
However that was more than enough time to see what a great husband, father and brother he was to everyone.
We all wish you the strength to get through this most difficult time.
He will be greatly missed.

Dan Mulligan

February 18, 2010

Aunt Betty and Family,
So sorry to hear about Uncle Frances. He was a special man who was a great example on how to live for us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jude Nyambi

February 16, 2010

My name is Jude Nyambi originally from Cameroon in Africa. I am parishoner with St John The Baptist. I usually stop-by occationally at the church to say hello to our lord when going to work. This morning our lord used the late Frank Mccathy to teach me some fantastic leasons of life. I stopped at the church to say hello as ussual only to find out that there was no place for me to park my car. I then realized there was a funeral service going on. Normally I would have just stayed and pray in the car, but with such a crowd, I decided to step in and find out who is this Guy that could pull such a crowd even bigger than our normal high mass on Sunday. When I walked in, I listened to 3 eulogies from 3 children of late Frank. In deed I was moved. There were occational loughter as they spoke. Then I started thinking about myself as a dad, a husband and a friend to others. there was an instant reflection of my life and action as a dad, or husband as reflected to what i just heard about late frank. To cut a long story short I was very blessed with all the wonderfull stories I heard about late frank. I know he was a very good man. I did not know Frank when I walked into the church but within 20 minutes it seemed like I knew late frank because I was so affectionate to all what he did while on earth. Today I learn about the true meaning of Faith, Family and freindship. I believe Frank is an usher in heven with God. God bless you all as you celebrate such a great life.

February 16, 2010

Betty and family:
We were so sorry to hear about Frank's death. We have missed seeing you two here in Stuart. Frank was such a great guy and will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Dick and Jeanie Ridgway,
Stuart, FL

Greg Nenna

February 16, 2010

I was just informed of Frank's passing yesterday 2/15/09. I was fortunate to be on the membership commitee for 3 years with Frank and got to know him well. He was a true gentleman and someone I will always remember. My thoughts and prayer's are with the entire family. God Bless all of you. Sincerly, Greg Nenna

CHRIS MCARDLE

February 16, 2010

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Gerard Mulligan

February 15, 2010

Aunt Betty

You and your family are in our prayers. Uncle Francis was always so kind and sincere with all of his neices and nephews. I know he carried on that same approach with his grandchildren and loved attending their events and taking them everywhere. He made an impact on so many lives.

Steve O'Regan

February 14, 2010

Dear Betty and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Frank's death. Please know in your grief that we are grieving too. The world has lost a great and gentle soul.

Leonard & Lyn Burrelli

February 14, 2010

Our deepest condolences to you, Betty, and your family. We remember fondly the vacation we spent together with you, Frank and the others in Italy. Frank's gentleness, joy and sense of humor will always be remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jim Keenan

February 14, 2010

Betty and Family..I have no words to desribe how sad I feel..Sue and I will miss this gentle soul...Our prayers are with you..

Sue Collins

February 13, 2010

Betty and family,
So, so, sorry to hear of Frank's passing. I had no idea he had been ill. He was always so upbeat and smiling every time I saw him, even when I kept calling him Dick. He was such a classy man. He will be sorely missed by me, and the Irish dance community.

Ed McCarthy

February 13, 2010

We were sorry to hear of the passing of Frank. We enjoyed visiting with him at the family reunions. Our thoughts are with Betty and the family and you are in our prayers.

Gregory Grinc

February 13, 2010

Frank was always a man I enjoyed running into at Argyle CC, a pleasant, friendly and well-met gentleman. I always marveled that he was still caring his own golf bag round the course (as well as the quality of his game) and often hoped that I could do as well when I reached his age. I will miss him. My sincerest sympathy.

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