BORN

1931

DIED

2012

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Swan Funeral Home

80 East Main Street

Clinton, Connecticut

John McCarthy Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 27, 2012.

John (Jack) L. McCarthy formally of 19 West Shore Drive, Clinton. Jack was born in New Haven, April 11 1931, son of the late Annabelle Lawlor and Charles McCarthy. Jack was employed by Metro North until his retirement. Jack was an avid golf, boating enthusiast, cook, and super handyman – there was nothing he could not fix. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Reina, and three children, John (Jack) McCarthy Jr. and his wife Deborah (Debbie), Patricia McCarthy and her husband Philip Maendel, and Michael McCarthy. He is survived by his 3 grandchildren, Charles (Chuck) Carlin III, Matthew Carlin, and Kelly Carlin; sisters Doris Pfieffer and Helen Sullivan; brother Donald McCarthy. He is also survived by family, nieces and nephews, friends and neighbors, too numerous to name here, and his dog Bumper. He was predeceased by his brothers, Charles and James McCarthy, and sister, Mary (Betty) Keating. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Mary's Church, 54 Grove Street, Clinton, on Friday October 5, at 11 am. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions in Jack's name to Autism Speaks. Please visit www.swanfh.com to leave an online tribute or condolence.

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November 12, 2012

Uncle Jack, I agree with Barb that you were one of a kind. Always a lot of fun and the life of the party. I was very happy to have seen you and Reina in Mystic in August. Love,
Elizabeth (Betty) Thompson Lloyd

October 7, 2012

Lance Kilburn

we are sorry for your loss and are thinking of you all. Love lance, steph and the kids

October 4, 2012

Pat Marchitto

Jack, I'm honored to have been able to work with you in the good old days at the PennC & Conrail. May your memory be eternal.

October 3, 2012

Linda Lawlor Crouch

My sympathy to the McCarthy family. I'm glad Jack was able to see us in Mystic this past summer. He will be missed. I know that my Dad enjoyed playing golf with him and the gang many years back. It was the highlight of my Dad's week for sure.

October 3, 2012

Kimberly Falango

Jack will be missed so very much by my family! He was always there to lend a helping hand and a friendly smile.My thoughts and prayers are with you.

October 2, 2012

Patrick McCarthy

Reina, Jackie, Patty, Mike & Grandchildren: Our sincere condolences on the loss of Jack. It was with great sadness that we heard of Jack's passing. Uncle Jack, you truly were a unique Irishman and will be greatly missed. May the saddest day of your future be no worse than the happiest day of your past. Rest in peace.
Patrick & Stacey McCarthy

October 2, 2012

You were one of a kind, Jack. I will always remember golfing with you, your brother Jimmy and our good friend John Flanagan, and the 19th hole was'nt bad either. Many a song and a few cold drinks made us all sound better. May God bless. Fellow Fair Havener, Ken Sullivan Orlando, Fl.

October 2, 2012

Genny Eccleston

Uncle Jack I will miss u LOVE GENNY

October 1, 2012

Thomas McCarthy

Uncle Jack - thanks for all the memories on and off the golf course. Reina, Jackie, Patty and Mike -our deepest sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With our love,
Tom and Ann-Marie McCarthy and Family.

September 29, 2012

Uncle Jack, you were one of a kind. I really enjoyed playing golf with you and Uncle Donnie that summer. So glad you made it to Mystic to see everyone this summer. Rest in Peace.
Barb Thompson Mills

September 28, 2012

Jack you were always full of merriment, song and love for your family. Glad we had a chance to see you @ Mystic. We will miss that Irishman, so full of life, I think I hear a melody brewing from above, you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Martha (Lawlor) Longyear & Effie (Lawlor) Yarrington

September 27, 2012

We will miss you Uncle Jack, rest peacefully.So happy we had a chance to spend one more moment with you.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Bill and Rose Pfeiffer and Family.

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