Harry J. McCarthy Jr., 91, passed away peacefully Friday, Jan. 3, 2020. He was born in the Hilton Village area of Newport News.
He grew up in Hampton, attended St. Vincent Catholic High School and Belmont Abbey College and later settled his family in the Glendale neighborhood of Newport News.
Harry had a successful career in the automotive business mostly at Casey Chevrolet/Auto Group in sales, management and auto wholesaling. After retirement, he spent most of his time doting on his grandchildren and enjoying being a member of CNU’s Lifelong Learning Society. An avid reader, boater and runner, he was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Bessie McCarthy; sisters, Patty Mutchko and Nancy Boerner; and brother, Edward McCarthy.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Leonor Souza McCarthy; sister, Sister Bessie McCarthy; brother, Patrick McCarthy; sons, Michael McCarthy and Eddie McCarthy (Maria); daughters, Sheila Collins (Rob) and Kathleen Ritenour (Steve); and seven grandchildren, Erin, Ashley, Patrick, Cai, Lesley, Kelly and Madison.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 7, at Weymouth Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be conducted at noon, Wednesday, Jan. 8, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. The family would like to thank the staff at The Hidenwood for their care and patience this past year and to his Friends of Bill W. for their fellowship for the past 42 years.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made Alzheimer’s Association.
