James J. "Mac" McCarthy, age 74, of Woburn formerly of Somerville passed away peacefully on April 24th following a lengthy illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Geraldine K. (Russell). Born in Somerville he was the son of the late Daniel F. and Alice L. (Emery) McCarthy.
Mac, a Woburn resident for the passed ten years was retired from the Seal Test Ice Cream Co. of Framingham where he was a warehouse worker for over thirty years. Mostly devoted to his family, Mac enjoyed dancing and singing and was always the life of a party. He enjoyed vacationing with his family and friends at Hampton Beach, Moultonboro, and the Steele Hill Resort in Laconia. He was an avid Boston sports fan but mostly enjoyed and cherished being with his family and dear friends.
Mac is survived by his children, Debbie Harvey of Woburn, Jimmy McCarthy of Woburn, Michael McCarthy and his wife Sheila of Wilmington. He was the loving grandfather of David, Kim and Kelly Harvey, Brian and Matt McCarthy, Patrick and Erin McCarthy. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Brother of the late John, Daniel and Gladys McCarthy.
Funeral services will be held from the McLaughlin - Dello Russo Funeral Home, 60 Pleasant St., WOBURN, Saturday, April 28th, at 10:15 a.m. followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Charles Borromeo Church, 280 Main St., Woburn, at 11:15 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours at the McLaughlin - Dello Russo Funeral Home will be held on Friday from 4 thru 7 p.m. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. It has been requested that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to VNA of Middlesex East & Visiting Nurses Hospice, 607 North Ave., Suite 17, Wakefield, MA 01880. To leave an online message of condolence please visit www.dellorusso.net