Richard George McCarthy 85, sadly passed on Sunday, January 27, 2019. Richard was born on September 11, 1933 to George and Isabel McCarthy of New Britain, CT.
Richard proudly served his country in the United States Navy serving during the Korean War. Following his Naval service, Richard became a police officer for the New Britain Police Department in New Britain, CT, where he served his community until his retirement. He then worked as a car salesperson at Gallager Buick.
Richard loved life. His favorite times being spent with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also especially enjoyed socializing with fellow veterans and his many friends at the American Legion post 347 here in Lady Lakes, FL.
Richard is survived by his wife and best-friend, Agnes McCarthy. Two sons David (Peggy) McCarthy and Timothy McCarthy. A brother George (Marianne) McCarthy.
Step-children - Steven LeJeune, Bernice Layton and Rita (Lonnie) Levesque. Grandchildren - Katie and Christopher. Step-grandchildren - Amanda, Timothy, Ryan, Scott and Keegan. Great Grandchildren - Kaeman, Gage, Kchimera, Kahleigha, GraceLynn, Arilynn, Vivian and Ethan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Rita, a son Ricky and a sister Kathy DePietro.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 4, 2019 at the Lady Lake Chapel of Beyers Funeral Home at 3:00 p.m. with a visit from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. prior to the service. A celebration of life will follow at The American Legion Post 347 in Lady Lake from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
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