Richard Joseph McCarthy

Richard McCarthy Born: March 8, 1928 Died: March 21, 2023 Location: Shelby Twp, Michigan Richard Joseph McCarthy passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at the age of 95 in Shelby Twp, Michigan. He joined his beloved wife Mable with whom he spent 62 years of marriage while raising their five children. Loving children Karen A. Noble/McCarthy (Stephen), Richard T. McCarthy (Denise Hirschmann), Kathie A. Lipka/McCarthy (Stanley), James J. McCarthy and Edward J. McCarthy (Denise Miller). Beloved son to Rolland McCarthy and Marie McCarthy (Lange). Brother of Rolland McCarthy Jr (Betty Stonehill), Marie Anderson-Smith/McCarthy (Basil), Marilyn Ross/McCarthy (Richard), Leonard McCarthy (Joanne), Carol Yucha/McCarthy (Stanley), Delores Marcero/McCarthy (George), Kathy Senapole/McCarthy (Joseph) and Timothy McCarthy (Irene Debane). Grandfather to Danielle M. Hutchinson/McCarthy (Eric), Richard T. McCarthy II (Ashley Yousif), Kimberly A. Riley/Noble (Nickolas), Rebecca A. Dalach/Noble (Ethan), Amanda A. Bartlof/McCarthy (Andrew), Joshua J. McCarthy, Adam E. McCarthy, Jenalyn M. McCarthy, James J. McCarthy II and Jaylee A. McCarthy. Great Grandfather to Bella M. Hutchinson, Jay B. Bartlof, Sawyer E. Bartlof, Cameron D. Hutchinson, Mackenzie M. McCarthy, Genaro J. Riley and Leo J. Dalach. Born March 8, 1928, on the east side of Detroit, Michigan and was the third oldest of nine children. Richard attended Assumption Grotto Elementary School and De LaSalle High School as he enjoyed reciting “Builder of Boys, Maker of Men” throughout his life. He was drafted into the army and was a corporal in the Korean War. Richard served with the 555 Field Artillery Battalion, Triple Nickle regiment forward fire control. He was referred by his fellow soldiers as “a computer” involved with the command center giving fire direction and support to infantry. He returned home to pursue his trade profession as a mechanical contractor eventually starting his own business “McCarthy Heating & Cooling," licensed 1957 to 2019. Mable and Richard were introduced through Richard’s sister Carol who was also Mable’s coworker at Chrysler. While dating, they caught the bouquet/garter at four consecutive weddings. Clearly, they were meant to be together. Richard and Mabel were married on the 22nd of June 1957. WuJek-Calcaterra Funeral home in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Tuesday March 28, 2023, 5:00pm – 9:00pm viewing and Wednesday 11:00am Funeral Scripture Service. Burial at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan.

Richard Joseph McCarthy

March 8, 1928 - March 21, 2023