John J. McCarthy, age 79 of Northford, Connecticut passed away at home on Saturday, September 5th, 2020 after a long battle with prostate cancer. John was born June 5, 1941 in New Haven, CT to the late John J. McCarthy and Margaret Irene Carney McCarthy. Beloved husband of 52 years to Roberta McCarthy. Beloved father to Kathryn (Michael) Ciak and Matthew McCarthy. Predeceased by sisters Marie & Phyllis. Beloved Papa to Savannah and Sierra Ciak. John was a graduate of Wilbur Cross High School. John joined the Marine Corps and served in Washington DC, serving with Marine One. John worked for Southern New England Telephone for thirty-three years, retiring as a technical instructor. John also worked for 10 years at Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield as a Tech II, John enjoyed teaching and went on to teach many young students at local trade schools in voice and data. John continued to work in his retirement first at the Regional Water Authority at Lake Saltonstall and then for the Town of Guilford as the Land Steward. John was a volunteer at the Shoreline Trolley Museum in East Haven as a conductor, sharing his love of trains and trolleys. John enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren Savannah and Sierra, fishing, hiking, with many trips and vacations together.
The visiting hours will be Wednesday, September 9th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Family and friends are invited to go directly to St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Avenue, North Haven on Thursday morning, September 10th at 10:00 to attend a Mass of Christian burial and are also invited to attend the committal service immediately following in All Saints Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation Army, 1359 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514
Hi, John was my first supervisor in 1984. He taught me a great deal. I think I played my bagpipes at your wedding. If you would like the pipes for him let me know. I am really sorry he is gone. My condolences
Durant McCurley
John was a great man. He taught me a lot when we were working together and after. I’m so sad to hear of his passing and thoughts to the family. He often told me stories of his Marine Corps days. He always had some “goodie” he and his wife made. He would invite me to dinner often. I will really miss him. He’s in a better place now with no pain. God bless Rest In Peace friend.
I worked with John in the New Haven garage and he was a great person and treated everyone with respect
(Uncle) John will be remembered fondly. He was always kind to Chant, Cheyenne and Dakota, then to Joanne. Ever accepting, kind hearted, a twinkle in his eye, warm smile and sharer of his knowledge is how I will remember him.
Tracey
John will always,be in Rick and Marie heart. He always,had such a great smile and so easy to talk to. He also had this sense of humor that always,made us laugh. My husband worked with JOhn at the phone company He was very well liked. We are going to miss him working in his yard, fixing up his,house and,walking his,adorable dog”mama: He will be greatly missed by all
We love you John for ever and always Matie and Rick
I am deeply saddened to hear of John’s passing. It was last year when I first met John and learned that we were cousins. It doesn’t seem possible that we had never met before but circumstances were such that it never happened. We were related through the Grace family from North Canaan Connecticut. My Great grandmother was Bridget Tone Grace and my Grandmother was Bridget Grace McGoe. John was kind enough to provide me with some much needed information on the location of the Grace family burial plot in Falls Village Connecticut, information which allowed me to visit the grave site and pay my respects. Please accept my condolences and my prayers. I also learned from John that he shared some barrack space with my brother-in-law while in the Marine Corps. Small world indeed. Ed McGoe
To the family of John McCarthy,
We are very sorry to learn of John’s passing. We worked with John at Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield and he always had a smile and a kind word. He truly was a gentle and warm man.
Please accept our sympathy, thoughts and prayers.
Susan Derbacher and Ann Ruggiero
Rest in peace John. I will remember you as a fair and knowledgeable supervisor for the Phone Co. Also the good times at “Coffee”.
Tony Anastasio
Rest in Peace John. We worked together in SNET
God Bless.