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James McCarthy Obituary

James Anthony McCarthy Jr., 93 years old, lifelong resident of Scituate, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2021, after a brief illness, surrounded by family. He predeceased his wife Roseanne (Kane) McCarthy, and parents James A. McCarthy Sr. and Marguarite (Pratt) McCarthy. He leaves behind his children Rosemarie Amendola of TX, Kathleen Shmaruk and her husband Rick of RI, Michael McCarthy of PA, Elizabeth (Tish) Scott and her husband Donald of Abington, James McCarthy III and his wife Kathleen of Scituate, and daughter-in-law Ellen (Butler) McCarthy of NC; eight grandchildren, Matthew Amendola, Danny Amendola, Greg Holmes and his wife Kim, Jesse Holmes and his wife Crystal, Lindsey McCarthy, Jaclyn McCarthy, Lisa Marie Scott, and Andrew Scott; five great-grandchildren, Luca Amendola, Paige and Charlotte Holmes, Colin and Kylie Holmes; step-grandsons RJ Shmaruk, Jacob Shmaruk and Jaxon Shmaruk; sister-in-law Dorothy Kane of Scituate, and brother-in-law John Kane and his wife Joyce of NJ. James was a proud WWII and Korean war Navy and Army veteran. James was a painter by day, and musician by night. He was a member of the band Millie Whorf for over 60 years. James also enjoyed spending quality time with his family. At this time, funeral services will be held privately. Words of comfort can be left at www.richardsongaffeyfuneralhome.com. Richardson Gaffey Funeral Home 781-545-0196

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Published by The Scituate Mariner from Jan. 20 to Jan. 28, 2021.

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The Staff of Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home

January 28, 2021

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Mike Casey

January 21, 2021

Mr. McCarthy,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the U.S. Armed Forces during WW II and the Korean War and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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