Obituary of Michael M. Mc Carthy

Michael Martin McCarthy, 61, of St. Joseph, Pa., died Thursday, July 25, 2002 at his home. He was born June 17, 1941 in Bridgeport, Conn. He was predeceased in death by his father, Michael L. McCarthy in 1993. He is survived by his wife, Gwen; son, Michael (a jin), Seoul, Korea; daughters, Kathleen, Troy, Pa. and Beth, Philadelphia, Pa.; his mother, Madeline; brother, Duane (Dorothy), all of Houston, Tex. Mike attended Fort Hayes University (Kans.) on a football scholarship, where he majored in elementary education. He also enlisted in the US Army. Following graduation, he taught school at Brookside Elementary and Vestal High School where ha coached football. In 1976, he established the Pleasent Valley General Store, LeRaysville, Pa. Mike took special interest in catering to the surrounding Amish Community in which he had many close friends. Later, Mike founded Silver Springs Mountain Water, Friendsville, Pa., which he operated until it's sale in 1998. After retirement, Mike devoted his life to serving the needs of others. He was an active volunteer for many charitable causes including Lourdes Hospice, Special Olympics, Food Bank and Toy's For Tot's. Mike was a faithful life long member of the Roman Catholic Church and currently was attending St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Binghamton. In his spare time, Mike enjoyed books, music, antiques, animals, nature and the company of friends and family. He was especially proud of his Irish/Lithuanian Heritage. Mike touched the lives of many while in our presence. He could be counted on for his ready smile, hearty laugh, generosity and unselfish willingness to help the less fortunate. He will be dearly missed. Heaven has indeed gained a precious new member. A Memorial Mass will be offered at the St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Arrangements are by the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main St., Binghamton.