COUNCIL #7165 - JOHN PAUL I REMEMBERS
W. BRIAN MCCARTHY

 

August 15, 1941 - July 10, 2018

William "Brian" McCarthy, age 76, of Dale City, VA, passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. Son of Frank and Laura (O'Brien) McCarthy, and older brother of Duke McCarthy. For 50 years, a beloved husband to his wife and pillar of strength, Marjorie (Eng) McCarthy. Brian was proud of his big family as a loving father to Christopher McCarthy and wife Tracy, Dina McCarthy Johns, Regina Walters and husband Tom, Eva Cunningham and husband Craig, and cherished grandfather to Steven McQueen and wife Amber, Connor Johns, Sophia McCarthy, Keara Walters, Taylor Murphy, Raegan Cunningham, Kate Cunningham, and Matthew Cunningham. Great grandfather of Marcella McQueen and Emma McQueen.

Brian was born and raised in Lawrence, Massachusetts. At the age of 6, Brian's mother passed away from cancer; therefore, two devoted families shared in his unconventional upbringing. These families were led by his late aunts Margaret Flynn and Veronica Fallon. Brian was a proud graduate of Merrimack College in Andover, Massachusetts, a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, VFW Post 1503, American Legion, and the Knights of Columbus; John Paul 1 Chapter 7165. Brian had an established career as a sales representative for Moore Business Forms and as an independent sales representative. He proudly served our country for six years in the USMC Reserves. As a young man, he enjoyed playing hockey and golf. He also enjoyed coaching his children's baseball and softball teams. Brian was an avid sports fan and went to all the area professional and college sporting events with his children and friends. A few things he liked to say happened in his lifetime... the Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots and Washington Capitals all won a championship during his lifetime! Brian had the gift of gab and could tell stories over a beer (maybe repeated) and had many friends from different walks of life and will be missed.

The family will receive friends at the Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Boulevard, Dale City, VA 22193 on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 from 6:00 until 9:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 10:30 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church, 14160 Ferndale Road, Dale City, VA 22193. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to a Charity of the Donors Choice.