Joseph G. McCartney
April 23, 1946- April 22, 2018
Father, Papa, Friend, Patriot, Marine, Vietnam Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient
A lifelong learner with an outstanding sense of humor, generous spirit, and permanent optimism with a commitment to a life well lived at no one’s expense.
Survived by many friends and families including the U.S. Marine Corps, his wife Evelyn McCartney of Norwood, his daughter Amanda Hayes of Norwood and her husband Matt and their daughters, Jackie and Maddie, his daughter Jacqueline Angell of Newton, her husband Joshua, and their children, Montgomery and Clementine, brother of Richard McCartney of Canton, and dear friends Jean Inman of Avon, Tommy Dunn of Japan and countless Veterans.
Joe left this world filled with gratitude and love for the doctors and nurses that supported him in his care and quest for health.
Visiting hours Saturday April 28 from 4-6pm at Pushard Family Funeral Home, 210 Sherman Street, Canton. Further services private. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Ursuline Academy, Dedham or Brimmer and May, Chestnut Hill - two institutions Joe respected as they shared in his endless pursuit of learning.