Richard George McCarthey, 79, formerly of Darien and longtime Janesville resident, died at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Home in Footville on Jan. 24, 2017.
He was born Nov. 5, 1937, in Janesville to Hubert M. McCarthey and Esther Mawhinney. He married Helen Mary Hughes on Oct. 13, 1962, in St. Jude’s Catholic Church in Beloit. He worked at General Motors from 1963 to 1975. He attended St. Pat’s Catholic Church for many years. He is survived by his former wife, Helen, three sons, Michael Richard, Timothy John and Dennis Edward; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Andrew Catholic Church with the Rev. William Key officiating. Burial will be in St. Andrew Catholic Cemetery next to his father. Friends may call one hour prior to services. Memorials to St. Elizabeth’s Home are suggested.
Betzer Funeral Home is assisting the family.
