Celebrating the life of
John McCarthy
December 25, 1936 - October 13, 2018
John McCarthy, 81, son of Mary and Joseph McCarthy passed away this last Saturday at Memorial Hospital in Savannah. John was born in the Bronx, New York and raised and educated in Huntington, Long Island, NY. After marrying Lois, the girl next door, he was hired by Grumman Aircraft Corp. as a draftsman and through a series of promotions advanced to Program Management on the Apollo space program. After the successful moon landing, he transferred to Savannah, GA operations where he continued to succeed and eventually became part of the senior executive management team at Gulfstream Aerospace before retiring after 35 years.
While in Savannah, John served on the Boards of the Savannah Chamber of Commerce, Savannah Economic Development Authority, Goodwill Industries and March of Dimes as well as the Board of Stewards of the Savannah Yacht Club. He also served for three years as President of the Wilmington Park Homes Association, and for several years coached the Wilmington Park swim team and the Islands YMCA football team.
An avid and accomplished sailor, he and his family enjoyed many years of local and off-shore sailboat racing. As such, he was honored to help Savannah prepare for and host the 1996 Olympic sailing events – both administratively and on the water.
He is survived by his partner of 64 years, Lois, his two sons, John and his wife Lori, and Steve and his wife Beth, and two grandchildren, Shane and Jessica, as well as his sister, Pat, and her family.
The family will receive friends on Friday, October 19, 2018, from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel, 4605 US Highway 80 East. A Celebration of John’s Life will follow at 6:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are invited to visit and share memories with the family.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations be made to the Humane Society for Greater Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr., Savannah, GA 31406.
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Our heartfelt and deepest sympathy to the McCarthy family, may the thoughts of knowing that friends and family share in your grief be of comfort to your family. God keeps those who have fallen asleep in death in His memory because they are precious in his eyes “Psalm 147:3” and “2 Corinthians 1:3,4”.
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My condolences to the McCarthy family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your hearts be comforted by Jehovah God's promise that "there is going to be a resurrection." (Acts 24:15) Therefore, we will see our loved ones again. During the days to come, may Mr. McCarthy's sweet memories fill your hearts with joy and peace.
- Tati Khan, Snellville, GA
Our heartfelt condolences to the McCarthy Family on the loss of their beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend. May you receive comfort from the resurrection promise, a restoration to life, health, love and family on a perfect earth. Psalm 37:9-11,29,34 along with John 5:28,29 and Revelation 21:4.
- Karen, ,
May the God who comforts us in ALL our trials be with you in your time of sorry. (2Corithians1:3
- Willie, Loganville, Ga
To the family , Since death wasn't originally God's purpose for mankind ,it is very painful to deal with , but please read the wonderful hope that the Bible holds out for us all at Revelation 21:3&4 my thaughts and prayers are with the family
- Dorothy , Dacula Ga ,
Lois and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Love and prayers, Mary Lee
- Mary Lee Zimmerman, Midville, GA
Dear Lois, I am so very sorry to hear about John. I have fond memories of you two out walking the neighborhood and enjoying every minute of it. Please accept my sincere sympathy, and know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know that God will comfort you in your time of need. With love, Jan Crawford
- Jan Daniel Crawford, Virginia Beach, Va
My sincere condolences to the McCarthy family, losing a loved one in death is never easy. As we look at the account of Jesus friend Lazarus we learn alot about the position Jesus has an the power that has been giving to him to resurrect all of our loved ones. Please read John 11:25 to see what Jesus said to Martha an how it benefits us all.
- Kay Ferris, Savannah, Ga
Our heartfelt and deepest sympathy to the McCarthy family, may the thoughts of knowing that friends and family share in your grief be of comfort to your family. God keeps those who have fallen asleep in death in His memory because they are precious in his eyes “Psalm 147:3” and “2 Corinthians 1:3,4”.
- , ,
My condolences to the McCarthy family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your hearts be comforted by Jehovah God's promise that "there is going to be a resurrection." (Acts 24:15) Therefore, we will see our loved ones again. During the days to come, may Mr. McCarthy's sweet memories fill your hearts with joy and peace.
- Tati Khan, Snellville, GA
Our heartfelt condolences to the McCarthy Family on the loss of their beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend. May you receive comfort from the resurrection promise, a restoration to life, health, love and family on a perfect earth. Psalm 37:9-11,29,34 along with John 5:28,29 and Revelation 21:4.
- Karen, ,
May the God who comforts us in ALL our trials be with you in your time of sorry. (2Corithians1:3
- Willie, Loganville, Ga
To the family , Since death wasn't originally God's purpose for mankind ,it is very painful to deal with , but please read the wonderful hope that the Bible holds out for us all at Revelation 21:3&4 my thaughts and prayers are with the family
- Dorothy , Dacula Ga ,
Lois and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Love and prayers, Mary Lee
- Mary Lee Zimmerman, Midville, GA
Dear Lois, I am so very sorry to hear about John. I have fond memories of you two out walking the neighborhood and enjoying every minute of it. Please accept my sincere sympathy, and know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know that God will comfort you in your time of need. With love, Jan Crawford
- Jan Daniel Crawford, Virginia Beach, Va
My sincere condolences to the McCarthy family, losing a loved one in death is never easy. As we look at the account of Jesus friend Lazarus we learn alot about the position Jesus has an the power that has been giving to him to resurrect all of our loved ones. Please read John 11:25 to see what Jesus said to Martha an how it benefits us all.
- Kay Ferris, Savannah, Ga
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
