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Thomas McCarthy Obituary

McCARTHY Dr. THOMAS McCARTHY CAPT., USN (Ret.) On Monday, May 3, 2010 of Potomac, Maryland. Beloved husband of Eileen McCarthy; father of Mary McCarthy, Anne McCarthy, John McCarthy and Paul McCarthy; grandfather of Jack, Andrew, Finn, Sean and Liam McCarthy. Dr. McCarthy is also survived by his sisters, Eileen Shea and Patricia Morrissey. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 917 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD on Saturday, May 8 at 10 a.m. Interment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the American Indian Relief Council, P.O. Box 6200, Rapid City, SD 57709

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Published by The Washington Post on May 6, 2010.

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Karen Lipkind

May 6, 2010

Dear Eileen and family,
So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May his memory be for a blessing.

Rose Lee-Polite

May 6, 2010

I'm so sad to here about Dr. McCarthy. I know my mom will miss him very much she's always talking about him and Mrs. McCarthy. My prayers are with you.

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