Dr. Richard E. McCarthy, 76, of Salem, NH died Thursday, Sept. 9th at the Lawrence General Hospital in Lawrence, MA.
Dr. McCarthy was born in Dorchester, MA the son of the late Ann (Stadelmann) and Richard McCarthy. He grew up in Jamaica Plain and graduated from Boston Latin High School. He received his Bachelors Degree from Holy Cross College in Worcester, MA and his Doctor of Medicine Degree from NY Medical College. Dr. McCarthy was a surgeon in the US Navy during the Vietnam Era aboard the USS Forrestal.
Dr. McCarthy was a general and vascular surgeon in private practice in Salem, NH for 30 years. He was Chief of Surgery at both the Holy Family Hospital in Methuen, MA and the Lawrence General Hospital. Dr. McCarthy served as Chief of Staff at Holy Family Hospital for many years. In his retirement, he enjoyed volunteering at the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, NH and was Past President of the Currier Museum Docents.
Survived by :
Beloved Wife of 48 years: Anita (Leavis) McCarthy of Salem, NH
3 Sons: Richard McCarthy II and his wife Cathleen of Milton, MA
Matthew McCarthy and his wife Jean of Waukesha, WI
Justin McCarthy and his wife Sarah of Bedford, NH
Daughter: Christine McCarthy of Salem, NH
Sister: Paula Tuite of Long Island, NY
8 Grandchildren, Numerous Nieces and Nephews
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wed. Sept. 15th at 11:00 AM at St. Matthew Parish in Windham, NH. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Salem.
Calling hours will be Tues. from 4-8 PM at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH.
Memorial donations in Dr. McCarthy’s name may be made to: Lawrence General Hospital, Critical Care Unit, 1 General St., Lawrence, MA 01841.