Celebrating the life of
Aloysius Henry McCarthy, Jr.
December 12, 1939 - January 23, 2007
Aloysius Henry “Al” McCarthy, Jr.
Savannah- Mr. Aloysius Henry McCarthy, Jr. 67, died Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at Candler Hospital.
He was a native of Savannah and attended Benedictine Military School. After serving three years in the United States Marine Corps, he returned to Savannah where he was employed for the next seventeen years with the United States Postal Service. Al was very athletic and enjoyed all sports, especially softball, half rubber, golf, and fishing. He was a very fun loving person and will be deeply missed by those who knew him.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Wade McCarthy of Savannah; four children, Becky McCarthy Knight and her husband, Greg of Brooklet, Peggy McCarthy Wade and her husband Neil of Farmington, ME, Aloysius Henry “Hank” McCarthy, III and his wife, Judith of Brooklet and Chris McCarthy of Savannah; two step-children, Monique Ryals of Ovid, MI and Eric Ryals of Dacula, GA; two sisters, Pat Parham and Judy Degenhardt, both of Savannah and seventeen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, January 25, 2006 at the Islands Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors with a Christian Wake Service beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 26, 2006 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church with The Reverend Patrick O’Brien, Celebrant.
Burial will follow at the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
Dear Brenda, I am so sorry to hear about Al. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Louanne
- Louanne Cameron, Rumford, ME
Brenda & Family, My thoughts are with you today as I recall fond memories of Al. I consider myself lucky to have known Al and to have had the opportunity to spend some time with both Al & Brenda. Please accept my condolences and prayers for the family at this sad time. Dee
- Dee LaPlant, Farmington, ME
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Lionel & Ginny
- Lionel & Virginia Howard, Skowhegan, ME
Brenda and family, Please accept my sincere condolences. Al always had a kind word for everyone here at the bank and gave his smiles out freely. Hold on to your many happy memories. Take care. Shelley
- Shelley Deane, Farmington, ME
Brenda and Family, I was saddened to hear of Al's passing. I have many fond memories of the two of you, coming in for coffee at McDonald's. Then having the pleasure of working with both of you at FSB. 'All things work together for good, to those who love the Lord.' Love, Lynn
- Lynn O'Connor, Farmington, ME
Brenda & Family- Al has touched so many lives and I was saddend to hear of his passing. I will always remember his friendly hello and smile. My thoughts are with you and your family.
- Melissa Austin Cummings, Farmington, ME
Becky, and family our Prayers and thoughts go out to each and everyone of you.
- Tim Yarbrough, Savannah, GA
Dear Brenda, I am so sorry to hear about Al. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Louanne
- Louanne Cameron, Rumford, ME
Brenda & Family, My thoughts are with you today as I recall fond memories of Al. I consider myself lucky to have known Al and to have had the opportunity to spend some time with both Al & Brenda. Please accept my condolences and prayers for the family at this sad time. Dee
- Dee LaPlant, Farmington, ME
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Lionel & Ginny
- Lionel & Virginia Howard, Skowhegan, ME
Brenda and family, Please accept my sincere condolences. Al always had a kind word for everyone here at the bank and gave his smiles out freely. Hold on to your many happy memories. Take care. Shelley
- Shelley Deane, Farmington, ME
Brenda and Family, I was saddened to hear of Al's passing. I have many fond memories of the two of you, coming in for coffee at McDonald's. Then having the pleasure of working with both of you at FSB. 'All things work together for good, to those who love the Lord.' Love, Lynn
- Lynn O'Connor, Farmington, ME
Brenda & Family- Al has touched so many lives and I was saddend to hear of his passing. I will always remember his friendly hello and smile. My thoughts are with you and your family.
- Melissa Austin Cummings, Farmington, ME
Becky, and family our Prayers and thoughts go out to each and everyone of you.
- Tim Yarbrough, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
