Patrick Michael McCarthy

- 02/15/2013

 

Patrick Michael McCarthy, age 62, of Venice FL, previously from Lombard, IL, passed away on February 15, 2013 after a 2 1/2 year battle with lung cancer. Pat always said his "last 2 years were the best 2 years of his life". His positive attitude & wonderful sense of humor was an inspiration to everyone who knew him.

He's survived by his parents, Therese and Donald McCarthy, his loving wife of 38 years, Barbara. He's also survived by his brother & best friend, Terry (Rosemary), sister, Donna Neiler, brother-in-law Bill (Sandra) Schwartz and sister-in-law Tina Schwartz, in addition to many loving nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephew.

Patrick was a sergeant in the Army from 1969 to 1971 serving in Viet Nam. Patrick retired in 2000 with over 27 yrs. at AT&T in Villa Park, IL. He enjoyed golfing & spent the last few years, when he wasn't able to golf anymore, playing poker spending many hours searching for that high hand.

Patrick wanted to thank his caring Doctors, Nurses and Staff. A special thanks to Tidewell Hospice in Venice, Angels on Earth, especially to his nurse angel, Tammy. A special thanks for the friendship and support of many friends through the years and of his caring neighbors. A special thank you to the VA for recognizing him as a disabled veteran. His family was very special to him and he appreciated all of their support.

A celebration of Patrick's life will be held at Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Av., Villa Park, IL. on Friday, March 1st from 3 - 8 p.m. with a service on Saturday, March 2nd 10 a.m. at the funeral home with interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

In place of flowers, contributions can be made to Tidewell Hospice, Philanthropy Department, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238 or www.tidewell.org , VA,

Aspire, 9901 Derby Lane, Westchester, IL 60154. For info 630-832-4161 or www.steuerlefh.com