John E. McCarthy of Somerville suddenly on March 18, 2011 at age 61. Beloved husband of Joan I. (Angel) McCarthy of Somerville. Son of the late William S. and Ann McCarthy. Loving step father of Kimberly Vellucci Martin and her husband Michael E. Martin of Cambridge, Teresa Vellucci of Scituate. Loving grandfather of Kelcey and Conor Martin. Brother of William Stephen and his wife Judy. Cherished uncle of Keith, Kathleen and Ken. Also survived by loving grand nieces, nephews, dear friends and relatives. Funeral from the Brown-Flaherty Funeral Home, 261 Washington Street, Union Square, Somerville on Thursday at 9am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Joseph’s Church at 10am. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8pm. Relatives and friends kindly invited. In lieu of flowers donations in John’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, NE Division, 30 Speen St., PO Box 9376, Framingham MA 01701.