Obituary for Robert P. McCarthy
Robert P. McCarthy, 81, passed away, Thursday, August 22, 2019 in the Reading Hospital. A life-long resident of West Reading, he was the son of the late Michael and Rebecca (Schook) McCarthy.
Robert graduated from West Reading High School in 1953. A great lover of sports, he was a multi-sport athlete and was later inducted into the Berks County Hall of Fame for Football. He went on to serve honorably in the United States Navy. After the Navy, Robert worked as a Maintenance Mechanic at Stroh's Brewery for 23 years until his retirement.
He enjoyed playing golf, and would play anywhere there was grass, Robert was an avid Notre Dame fan. He loved his Corvettes. He was well known around West Reading and was a member of the West Reading Firemen's Beneficial Association.
Robert is survived by his children: James F. McCarthy, fiance of Rita Blouch, of Fredericksburg; Donald P., husband of Marnell McCarthy, of West Reading; and Trina L., wife of David T. Kellenberger, of West Lawn. Five grandchildren: Daniel J. McCarthy of Malvern; Robert K. McCarthy of West Reading; Erin E. McCarthy of West Reading; Patrick J. McCarthy of West Lawn; and Todd D. Kellenberger of West Lawn. In addition he is survived by his siblings Mary Elizabeth Tiehl of West Reading and Michael J. McCarthy of Bernville. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Kathleen Pallete.
He was predeceased by his sister Mildred McCarthy and brother John McCarthy.
Funeral services for Robert will be held Friday, August 30 at 11:00 am, in the Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc. 739 Penn Avenue West Reading, with burial to follow at Gethsemane Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to call Thursday, August 29, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the funeral home and Friday, August 30, from 10:30 a.m. until time of service.
Condolences may be expressed at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.
Robert graduated from West Reading High School in 1953. A great lover of sports, he was a multi-sport athlete and was later inducted into the Berks County Hall of Fame for Football. He went on to serve honorably in the United States Navy. After the Navy, Robert worked as a Maintenance Mechanic at Stroh's Brewery for 23 years until his retirement.
He enjoyed playing golf, and would play anywhere there was grass, Robert was an avid Notre Dame fan. He loved his Corvettes. He was well known around West Reading and was a member of the West Reading Firemen's Beneficial Association.
Robert is survived by his children: James F. McCarthy, fiance of Rita Blouch, of Fredericksburg; Donald P., husband of Marnell McCarthy, of West Reading; and Trina L., wife of David T. Kellenberger, of West Lawn. Five grandchildren: Daniel J. McCarthy of Malvern; Robert K. McCarthy of West Reading; Erin E. McCarthy of West Reading; Patrick J. McCarthy of West Lawn; and Todd D. Kellenberger of West Lawn. In addition he is survived by his siblings Mary Elizabeth Tiehl of West Reading and Michael J. McCarthy of Bernville. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Kathleen Pallete.
He was predeceased by his sister Mildred McCarthy and brother John McCarthy.
Funeral services for Robert will be held Friday, August 30 at 11:00 am, in the Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc. 739 Penn Avenue West Reading, with burial to follow at Gethsemane Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to call Thursday, August 29, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the funeral home and Friday, August 30, from 10:30 a.m. until time of service.
Condolences may be expressed at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.