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John McCarthy Obituary

McCarthy, John E. age 51, suddenly, proud and loving father of Brian P. McCarthy, treasured son of Bridie (nee Higgins) and the late Edward McCarthy, cherished friend of Kelly, loyal and devoted brother of Peter, Kevin (Noreen) McCarthy, loving uncle of Meghan and Michael, dedicated godfather of Timothy Beck and Kelly Harrington. Respected friend of Thomas Harrington and his family. Lying-in-state Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m., at The St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, 77th & Western Ave. Visitation Thursday, 9:30 a.m. until Mass of the Resurrection 10:30 a.m. Interment private. John was a graduate of St. Rita High School and a full member of the Chicago Board of Trade in the Soy Bean Trading Pit for 26 years, 100 Club, Ridge Country Club. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in John's name may be made to the St. Rita John E. McCarthy Scholarship Fund c/o St. Rita High School, 7740 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60620. Arrangements by Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 708-857-7878 or 773-582-4200, www.sheehyfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Oct. 16 to Oct. 17, 2007.

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Eileen Staunton

October 23, 2007

Brian and Kelly,
My thoughts and prayers are with both of you. John was a good man. He was always good to Eric and I.

TOM SURICO

October 20, 2007

McCARTHY FAMILY,I WAS OUT OF TOWN FOR THE WAKE. JOHN WAS A GREAT GUY, HE COULD BRIGHTEN A ROOM WITH HIS SMILE. YOU WOULD ALWAYS LEAVE FEELING BETTER AFTER TALKING TO HIM.MY FAMILYS PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. TOM & DONNA SURICO

john crowley

October 17, 2007

My sincere thoughts & prayers to the McCarhty family .MAC/MCA was a friend & a mentor of mine.My prayers are with you Kev... &HT

Cynthia Cusack

October 17, 2007

To The Family of Jonny Mac;

There are no words to express the loss of of man such as John. He w as a beacon for so many. His smile could predominate an eclipse. Please know he will be truely missed.

Stephanie Cummings

October 17, 2007

Dear Brian and family,
Sorry I was not able to make it today. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care and I just want to let you know if you need anything I am here.
Stephanie Cummings

Gene & Denise Rosner

October 17, 2007

Dear Kelly & Brian,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you. We enjoyed & shared some great volleyball memories with John. We went on some fun trips... Take Care of each other.
Gene, Denise & Kevin Rosner

Rob Cummings

October 17, 2007

To Brian and Family,

I am so sorry I could not be there today, but I just want you to know that my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time. Your dad was a great guy and I had the utmost respect for him. Every time I saw him he made me laugh. I just want to let you know that I will be here for you if you need anything.

Rob Cummings

Mary Livingstone

October 17, 2007

To The Entire McCarthy Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. John was a wonderful person and he will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him.
MCARMEL

Catherine McAllister

October 17, 2007

Dear Kelly and Brian,
Our thoughts, our prayers, and all our love are with you both. John was such a good, kind man. He will be missed but remembered, always, in our prayers.
Gram and Aunt Cathy

Kathy Helm

October 16, 2007

Dear Kelly and Brian,

We are thinking about you and praying for you during this very tough time.

With deepest sympathy,

Kathy and Luke Helm, GSU employeees

Bob Schweda

October 16, 2007

Peter,
Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family. We share your sorrow at your loss. Just try to remember the good times and he lives .
Bob and Joan

JJ

October 16, 2007

Peter and Family,
A deep respect for a good man, not mearly a social grace prompts this note. I only saw Mac a couple of times a year, but his true love of life and friendship beamed brightly. He always went out of his way to say a kind word and bring happyness to someone else. As sucessful as he was, you never heard him talk about himself or his accomplishments. I feel a deep loss even with our limited encounters. Take solace in that although his life was short, he made the world a much better place.

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