Calling Hours: 6 to 9 pm Sunday, July 7, and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Monday July 8, 2013
Mass: 10:00 am Tuesday, July 9, 2013, St. Eugene’s Church, Yonkers, NY
William J. McCarthy Jr, 83, of Yonkers, NY passed away peacefully on July 5, 2013. Born in the Bronx, NY on March 22, 1930 to the late Elizabeth and William McCarthy Sr., Bill is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Louise, his sister Rosemary McCarthy of NYC, his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Frances and Joseph Biscoglio of Bronxville, NY, his two daughters, Theresa of Tarrytown, NY, and Louise Flynn (Timothy) of New Rochelle, NY, his three sons, William III (Theresa) of Eastchester, NY, Joseph (Heather) of Wilmot, NH and John (Loren) of New Rochelle, NY. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 2 step grandchildren, Luke (Kate), Timmy, Anna, Jenna, Lily, Sarah, Tommy, Elizabeth Rodesky and Kate Rodesky. He is also survived by two nieces Maria, Regina (Jim), a nephew Joseph, two great nieces, Olivia, Julia, and a great nephew, Matthew. William worked as a civil engineer in Roadway and Bridge Construction for over 40 years. When he retired he was a Vice President at Frederic R. Harris, Inc. in New York City, now AECOM. He served as a Sergeant in the US Army and served in Korea from 1952 to 1954. William attended Manhattan Prep and Manhattan College. He was an avid sport fan and athlete himself. His greatest joy was his family in particular his grandchildren and attending each and every one of their sporting events. Family and friends are invited to visit at the Fred H. McGrath & Son, Funeral Home, Bronxville, NY 6 to 9 pm Sunday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Monday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Eugene’s Church in Yonkers, NY on Tuesday, July 9 at 10 am. Interment immediately following at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Valhalla, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Boy’s Town of Italy, 250 E 63rd St # 204 New York, NY 10065.
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