Richard H. McCarthy of Dedham passed away November 18, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. He was 81. He was the beloved husband of Mary J. (Cusack) McCarthy.
Born in Boston, he was the son the late Eugene D. and Mildred McCarthy. Richard was a U.S. Navy Pacific Theater Veteran and a Korean War Veteran. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves 1952-1958. He was a Life Member and Past Commander of the U.S.S. Jacob Jones Post 2017 V.F.W., Past Commander West Roxbury American Legion Post 167, Former State Sgt. – At – Arms V.F.W., a member of the Dedham Knights of Columbus and an usher for many years at St. Mary’s Church 9:00 Mass. “Dick” was a very hard worker who was known by all as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He will be missed by all who knew him.
He was the cherished father of Patricia Black and her husband J. Edward of Walpole, Janice Lane and her husband John of Attleboro, Kathy Hickson and her husband Joe of Foxboro, Robert McCarthy of Mansfield and his wife Lee S. of Norton, Aileen Capitanio and her husband Mark of Mansfield, Debbie Meighan and her husband Paul of Walpole, Brian McCarthy and his wife Laura of Norwood and the late Richard M., Thomas, Maureen and Marianne McCarthy. Dear Papa of 21 grandchildren and one great granddaughter. He was the son of the late Eugene D. and Mildred McCarthy. Brother of Eugene J. McCarthy of Buzzards Bay, William F. McCarthy of Stoughton and the late Eunice Montgomery.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., Dedham, Monday at 9 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Dedham, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Interment Highland Cemetery, Norwood. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Richard’s memory to St. Mary’s Church, 420 High St., Dedham, MA 02026.