Timothy James McCarthy, proud veteran

Timothy James McCarthy, 71, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, at his home. He was born Feb. 13, 1951, in Milwaukee, Wis., in one of the city’s biggest snowstorms, son of the late Thomas and Jeanne McCarthy. 

Tim was a proud veteran, having honorably served in the U.S. Air Force, was a lifeguard at country clubs in both Ocean City, Md., and Hollywood, Fla., and worked for NOAA.  He attended Good Counsel High School in Wheaton, Md., and graduated from the University of Maryland.  Tim had many hobbies and interests.  He had a gift for drawing and always had a sketchbook, and in his younger days he coached many sports, did the Bike to the Beach from Wilmington to Rehoboth, completed the Marine Corps Marathon three times, and traveled the East Coast completing triathlons.  Tim loved all sports, especially baseball and the Green Bay Packers, of which he was an owner. His later years were given over to the dedicated care of his parents.

Tim was a member of Knights of Columbus, Ancient Order of Hibernians, VFW, American Legion and Wisconsin State Society.

A great companion and friend to many, he will be greatly missed by all who had the good fortune to know him. 

In addition to his parents, Tim was preceded in death by his sister Virginia; seven aunts; and six uncles. He is survived by his sister, Mary Aileen (Patrick); and his beloved nephews: Cormac and Ciaran.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, at St. Edmond Catholic Church, 409 King Charles Ave., Rehoboth Beach, where friends may visit beginning at 10 a.m. Interment with military honors will follow the services at 1 p.m., at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro. A reception will follow burial at American Legion, Post 5, 300 King Charles Ave., Rehoboth Beach.

All who are unable to attend in person are invited to join the Mass by visiting: youtube.com/channel/UCKBkUj3Am_hZiVsHWAxlgWg.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Timmy’s memory to National Right to Life, nrlc.org/donate; or Little Sisters of the Poor, 185 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE 19713.

Visit Tim’s Life Memorial webpage and sign his virtual guestbook at parsellfuneralhomes.com.