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Raymond McCarthy Obituary
McCarthy, Raymond P. age 89, U.S. Coast Guard Veteran of WWII. Beloved husband of the late Mildred M. (nee Briensberger), loving father of Patrick (the late Peggy), Mary (Frank) Scopelliti, Carol (Mark) Kipp, Rev. Thomas McCarthy, O.S.A. and Peggy (Joseph) Walsh, dear grandpa of P.J., Matt, Andy, Meghan, Raymond, John, Danny, Maura, Maggie, Katie and Fiona, beloved son of the late Patrick and Mary Ann McCathy (nee McGreal), devoted brother of Mary (the late Hugh) Kelly and the late Jack (the late Josephine) McCarthy, the late Bud (the late Loretta and the late Anne) McCarthy and the late Frances (the late Howard) MacAskill, dear brother-in-law of Anne (the late Edward) Rubas, the late Pauline (the late Tobias) Graf, the late Theresa Briensberger, the late Joseph (the late Julie) Briensberger and the late Frances (the late Anthony) Cecich, "Uncle Ray" was dearly loved by his many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews, dear friend of Sr. Ardis Cloutier, O.S.F. Ray was a true friend to all who knew him and beloved as an Affiliate of the Augustinian Order, a Fourth Degree Member of Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Council #324 K. of C., Local #134 I.B.E.W., Telephone Pioneers of America and Honorary Alumnus of St. Rita of Cascia High School. He was a former longtime member of St. Adrian and Queen of Martyrs Parishes. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, 1 to 9 p.m., at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, 7740 S. Western Ave., and on Wednesday morning, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., at the Brady-Gill Funeral Home (Heeney-Laughlin Directors), 2929 W. 87th St., Evergreen Park. Chapel Prayers Wednesday, 9 am., at the funeral home followed by procession to St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel for Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Memorials to the Mildred M. McCarthy Financial Aid Fund, c/o St. Rita High of Cascia High School, 7740 S. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60620, appreciated. Information: 708-636-5500. 
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Memories and Condolences
for Raymond McCarthy
Pat and Don McCabe
September 29, 2008
Dear Fr. Tom and the McCarthy Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. It is our hope that some day lovely memories will replace the sadness in your hearts.
We're sure that both St. Rita and Mother Maria Teresa Fasce have taken your dad under their wings.
Robert Early, class of 08
September 17, 2008
Dear Father Tom and Family,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you strength at this sad time.
Kathryn Gleason
September 17, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire McCarthy family. I will always cherish the time spent with Uncle Ray and especially our trip to Ireland. I know you are safe in heaven now, enjoying the "first of the day!!" May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, may the rain fall soft upon your fields, and until we meet again may God hold you in the Palm of his hand.
Dan, Vickie (Brankin, St. Adrian '84), Patrick and Jack Bresnahan (of St. John Fisher)
September 17, 2008
To the McCarthy Family:
We are so saddened to hear of the loss of your dad. You are in our prayers and thoughts. Hopefully knowing that he is watching over you will be of some comfort.
Larry and Char Ores
September 17, 2008
Dear Father Tom and the McCarthy family,
Our deepest condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Larry and Char Ores and
family
Bill, Karen, Brendan '05 and Bill '09 Ensworth
September 17, 2008
Dear Fr. Tom and the McCarthy Family,
Please accept our condolences and heartfelt thoughts on the loss of your Dad. Hoping that our deepest sympathy will in some small way comfort during this time of sorrow.
Dan Patrick
September 16, 2008
I am very sorry for your loss. Your family will be kept in my prayers.
John Fox
September 16, 2008
I know Ray had a happy life with us, but his friends are happy that he has rejoined them for the card game in heaven. Friends such as Wally Fox (my father), Bill Sullivan, Mike Hennigan, Dick Knight and many others have been keeping a seat at the table or a lane on the alley open for him.
Peace
Maureen Valentor
September 16, 2008
Mary and Family,
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your Dad.
Mike Montalvo
September 16, 2008
Fr Tom and family,
My family and I send our prayers during this most difficult time. Remember the great times and enjoy the memories he's left in your hearts.
Class of 83
September 16, 2008
Father Tom and Family,
On Behalf of the entire Saint Rita Alumni Association we would like to offer our sincere sympathy on the loss of your dad.
Most of all we will miss his smile and his presents at all of our events, Father Tom he will always have a special place in our hearts!
Nicholas A. Calarco
Class of 1973
President St. Rita Alumni Association
Nancy & Paul Hofflander
September 16, 2008
To the McCarthy Family we would like to express our sympathy in the loss of your Dad and also are best neighbor ever on Drake.
Denise Bulthuis
September 16, 2008
Father Tom & Family,
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your father. May our prayers be with you and your family.
The Bulthuis Family (Jay, Denise, Zack '10, Arianna)
The Rimkus Family Mike '82, Patty, Sarah, Michael 08' and Rebecca
September 16, 2008
Fr. Tom, Carol and the McCarthy family,
Any loss to the McCarthy family, is a loss to the Rita family. Please know that our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Time will heal the wound and memories will keep him alive in your hearts.
Tom Schumacher and family
September 16, 2008
Father Tom and Family, our condolences on the loss of your dad, God bless
Jack Simon
September 15, 2008
Fr.Tom; I am very sorry to hear about your father; I don't know if I ever met him. I will keep him in my prayers. If you need anything just let me know.
Roger & Cathy McGill
September 15, 2008
To the McCarthy family our condolences. May the Good Lord always hold him in the Palm of His Hands.
Telephone Co. Member IBT, Ameritech & SBC - Vietnam Veteran
an alumnus of '59
September 15, 2008
Fr. Tom,
You and your family have my deepest sympathy. I said a prayer for him. After reading his obituary, I don't think he will need many.
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Arthur R. Velasquez
September 15, 2008
Dear Father Tom,
Joanne and I send our thoughts and prayers on the passing of your dear Father.
Joanne and Art Velasquez
Brian Reilly
September 15, 2008
I am very sorry for your loss, and I send my condolences to the entire McCarthy family.
Larry Rasp class1958
September 15, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Medical Records Lake Forest Hospital
September 15, 2008
The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. No bond is as great as that between a parent and a child, so allow those memories to comfort you during this time.
Daniel Sullivan
September 15, 2008
Our deepest sympathies to the McCarthy family. Our prayers are with you.
Sullivan Family (Dan'75, Ann, Patty, Colleen, and late Billy.)
Pat, Mary Susan and Patrick O'Malley
September 15, 2008
Dear Father Tom, Pat and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers with you and your family on the loss of your dad.
Tom Summerfelt
September 15, 2008
Our most sincere and heartfelt sympathies to the family of Mr. McCarthy. His legacy, as seen in his wonderful family, will have impact for generations.
The Summerfelt Family (Tom, Rochell, Alex (Ritaman 2011), and Cole (future Ritaman)
The Novak Family Class of '62, '95 & '98
September 15, 2008
Our condolences go out to the McCarthy Family in this tough time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron Dubin
September 15, 2008
To Father Tom and the Family of Raymond... On behalf of the Men of Tolentine we are so sorry to hear of your Father's passing. Please accept our humble condolences. Raymond and his family will be in our prayers.
May God bless.
Sincerely
Ron Dubin
Treasurer, Men of Tolentine.
Martin J. mcCue
September 15, 2008
Our thuoughts and prayers are with your Family in this time of sadness.
We will pray for Ray at our next council meeting. Your Brother Knights of Fr. Perez Council, #1444.
Lawrence J. Lynch,
Grand Knight
Rich Hochgraver
September 14, 2008
Father Tom & Family,
Our Deepest thoughts, prayers and sympathy on the death of your father.
The Hochgraver Family
Tim Reilly
September 14, 2008
We our saddened to hear about the death of Mr. Raymond McCarthy. Our condolences go out the the whole McCarthy family.
Tim and Brian Reilly (Chicago, Il)
John and Ann Lachat
September 14, 2008
To the Family of Ray McCarthy our deepest sympathy. Ray was a true friend and brother Knight. His smiling Irish face will be dearly missed during our card games. His love of Mildred, family, St. Rita and brother Knights was always evident.
Knights of Columbus Council 324
September 14, 2008
Rest in peace, Brother, and thank you for your service.
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