John A.

"Jack" Mccarthy

"Jack" passed away peacefully on Monday October 5 ^th after a short battle with pancreatic and liver cancer. He was predeceased in April by his loving wife Anne with whom he shared 61 years of wedded bliss.  He was the beloved son of the late John and Frances (Youngman) McCarthy. Also, dear brother of Frances (McCarthy) Chetty.  Jack was raised in Medford where he attended public school and graduated from Medford High. While in high school he ran track and set the record for the fastest 40-yard dash in New England. He furthered his education at Northeastern University and in 1958 graduated with a BS in Business Administration.  While at Northeastern his buddy Ernie introduced him to Anne who was a friend of Ernie's girlfriend Lee and the rest is history. Jack and Anne fell in love and were married May 23,1959. They settled in Chelsea where they raised their 3 sons. They were caring and wonderful parents and grandparents. They assisted with schoolwork, went to all of their sporting events, took them on day trips and vacations.  Jack's career was working at Travelers Insurance Company and in retirement he became a crossing guard for over 5 years. He also devoted many years volunteering – whether running food pantry at St Rose Church, administration functions at Catholic Charities and at Our Lady of Grace Parish.  He enjoyed spending as much time as possible with his family and long time friends. He loved playing cards and having domino marathons, of course always for small money. Jack liked to visit the casinos but seeming to only make donations but at least he was having fun. He was an avid fan of the Red Sox, Bruins and Patriots.  Later in life he and Anne delighted in taking cruises and vacations whether it was just the 2 of them or with their friends to Caribbean, Florida, Canada, Las Vegas to name a few.  He will be the forever-loved father of John McCarthy, Rowley MA, Brian McCarthy and his wife Debbie of Danvers MA, Michael McCarthy and his wife Kelly of Andover MA. He will truly be missed by his dear sister-in-law Barbara O'Connor Chelsea MA and Helen O'Connor of Pontiac Michigan. He is also survived by grandson Michael McCarthy and his wife Laura of Danvers MA. Granddaughters Kenadie McCarthy Danvers MA and Emmi McCarthy Andover MA. Great Grandson Nathan McCarthy Danvers MA. Niece Terry Austin and nephew Darrell Austin both of Michigan as well as many dear cousins and loving friends.

ARRANGEMENTS:  Visiting hours will be held from the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, CHELSEA on Thursday October 8 from 4 - 7 P.M.   Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend.  All attendees are required to wear face coverings, practice social distancing when greeting the family, pay their respects and exit the funeral home to allow other guests to enter.  Funeral from the Welsh Funeral Home on Friday at 9:00 A.M.  Followed by a funeral mass at Our Lady of Grace Church 59 Nichols St. Chelsea at 10:00 A.M. Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.  We encourage family and friends who wish, to offer condolences at this time by means of the online guest book or to send a personalized sympathy card to see links below;

DONATIONS:  Should friends desire, contributions in Jack's name should be directed to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168 Dana-Farber Donate

.