Edward J McCarty Jr. died peacefully in his sleep August 18, 2020 at age of 87. Edward was a Korean War veteran as well as a recipient of the Carnegie Medal for Heroism in 1961 for saving a drowning 14 year-old boy who had broken through the ice at Shellbank Basin in Howard Beach, NY. He enjoyed nature and the outdoors and held this passion until his last days.
He is survived by his former spouse E Margaret McCarty, his two children Edward J McCarty 3rd and Margaret(Neil) Dempsey, as well as his grandchildren Madeleine and James Dempsey.
A private burial service will be held with family at future date.
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2 responses to “McCarty Jr., Edward J.”
Very sorry for you loss.
I worked with Ed at Kodak and had great conversations at the corner of Blackwatch and Buttonwood walking the dogs.