William “Bill” Henry McCarthy, 65, of Chesapeake City, Maryland, passed away peacefully in his home on October 20th, 2022 surrounded by his family. Bill was born in Rockville Centre, New York on November 4th, 1956 to the late Robert and Elizabeth (Pirie) McCarthy. He graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1978 with aContinue Reading
William “Bill” Henry McCarthy, 65, of Chesapeake City, Maryland, passed away peacefully in his home on October 20th, 2022 surrounded by his family.
Bill was born in Rockville Centre, New York on November 4th, 1956 to the late Robert and Elizabeth (Pirie) McCarthy. He graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1978 with a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering. After graduating from college, Bill decided to pursue his passion of craftsmanship and marine restoration by starting his own business, McCarthy Marine Repair. Bill was well known for his masterful artistry and exceptional talent of restoring boats to their former glory.
Some of his other hobbies included playing guitar, woodworking, crabbing and fishing. Bill will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Michelle McCarthy; daughter Kathryn Szwetkowski (Kyle); granddaughter Elizabeth Szwetkowski; brother Robert McCarthy (Maryann), and sisters Jane Barron and Betty Ann Acos (Robert).
A memorial mass will be held at 10:30am on Friday October 28th, 2022 at St. Rose of Lima Church in Chesapeake City, Maryland. In Bill’s memory, we ask donations to be made to the American Cancer Society to honor his fight against esophageal cancer.
Neal and Helen Payne
left a message on October 28, 2022:
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With sympathy, Neal and Helen Payne
Bridget Ruth
left a message on October 26, 2022:
We are thinking about you and your family. He will be missed greatly and we are so sorry for your loss.
Kelly Boyles
left a message on October 25, 2022:
Katy, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dottie
left a message on October 25, 2022:
such wonderful memories of long ago time on Long Island. Will miss that hearty laugh. boyish grin. that hair!! hugs and prayers to Shelley. Katy and Ellie..
Dottie
left a message on October 25, 2022:
such wonderful memories of long ago time on Long Island. Will miss that hearty laugh. boyish grin. that hair!! hugs and prayers to Shelley. Katy and Ellie..
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Dottie
left a message on October 25, 2022:
such wonderful memories of long ago time on Long Island. Will miss that hearty laugh. boyish grin. that hair!! hugs and prayers to Shelley. Katy and Ellie..
Bill Keegan
left a message on October 25, 2022:
Wishing you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Eleanor Shields
left a message on October 24, 2022:
Dear Shelley, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Thinking of you.
Ellie
Larry Midash
left a message on October 24, 2022:
It was sad to hear of his passing, he was a nice guy. My condolences to the family. I was your neighbor two doors up until 2010.
Donna and Randy Ciurlino
left a message on October 24, 2022:
We are very sad to hear of Bill passing and send our thoughts and heartfelt condolences to Shelley, Katie and family. He will be missed in the community , he was always very kind to Randy and I and shared our love for red dogs. Bill took the time to to stop and chat and ask how things were going with you when he rode by in his truck , he was a good listener , and never complained about our crazy dog jumping on his truck while we chatted. We will miss him.
Lisa Doricchi
left a message on October 24, 2022:
Our memories of Bill was always seeing him and his dog in the parking lot at Two Rivers Yacht Basin. He always talked about finishing the detail work on his boat and then sail around the water during retirement. So sorry shelly!
The Hoefert Family
left a message on October 24, 2022:
Bill was a wonderful person and will truly be missed. My heart and thoughts go out to Shelly, Katy and the rest of his family.
Nicole Ardizzone
left a message on October 24, 2022:
Thinking of you during this difficult time ❤️
John H. Barron
left a message on October 24, 2022:
Uncle “Bill” is partly responsible for my fishing/boating addiction. The crabbing trips we took when I was a kid are cemented in my memory forever. He had ten fishing stories to every one of mine. I will always be grateful that my children were able to spend time with him and have memories of our one and only Uncle “Bill.”
Chris & Stacy Shirey
left a message on October 24, 2022:
To the man that took me under his wing and taught me everything I know about fiberglass and painting yachts, His love of his family was inspiring as was his love of fishing and boating. His long conversations over a drink and no bulshit wisdom will surely be missed. I'm sure that he is throwing the tennis ball for Rudy and Diesel up there right now!
Skip Bolinger
left a message on October 24, 2022:
We lovingly called Bill Chowderhead He was a big part of helping us with our 42 post prodjects Really will miss the old chowderhead
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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Neal and Helen Payne
left a message on October 28, 2022:
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With sympathy, Neal and Helen Payne
Bridget Ruth
left a message on October 26, 2022:
We are thinking about you and your family. He will be missed greatly and we are so sorry for your loss.
Kelly Boyles
left a message on October 25, 2022:
Katy, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dottie
left a message on October 25, 2022:
such wonderful memories of long ago time on Long Island. Will miss that hearty laugh. boyish grin. that hair!! hugs and prayers to Shelley. Katy and Ellie..
Dottie
left a message on October 25, 2022:
such wonderful memories of long ago time on Long Island. Will miss that hearty laugh. boyish grin. that hair!! hugs and prayers to Shelley. Katy and Ellie..
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Dottie
left a message on October 25, 2022:
such wonderful memories of long ago time on Long Island. Will miss that hearty laugh. boyish grin. that hair!! hugs and prayers to Shelley. Katy and Ellie..
Bill Keegan
left a message on October 25, 2022:
Wishing you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Eleanor Shields
left a message on October 24, 2022:
Dear Shelley, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Thinking of you.
Ellie
Larry Midash
left a message on October 24, 2022:
It was sad to hear of his passing, he was a nice guy. My condolences to the family. I was your neighbor two doors up until 2010.
Donna and Randy Ciurlino
left a message on October 24, 2022:
We are very sad to hear of Bill passing and send our thoughts and heartfelt condolences to Shelley, Katie and family. He will be missed in the community , he was always very kind to Randy and I and shared our love for red dogs. Bill took the time to to stop and chat and ask how things were going with you when he rode by in his truck , he was a good listener , and never complained about our crazy dog jumping on his truck while we chatted. We will miss him.
Lisa Doricchi
left a message on October 24, 2022:
Our memories of Bill was always seeing him and his dog in the parking lot at Two Rivers Yacht Basin. He always talked about finishing the detail work on his boat and then sail around the water during retirement. So sorry shelly!
The Hoefert Family
left a message on October 24, 2022:
Bill was a wonderful person and will truly be missed. My heart and thoughts go out to Shelly, Katy and the rest of his family.
Nicole Ardizzone
left a message on October 24, 2022:
Thinking of you during this difficult time ❤️
John H. Barron
left a message on October 24, 2022:
Uncle “Bill” is partly responsible for my fishing/boating addiction. The crabbing trips we took when I was a kid are cemented in my memory forever. He had ten fishing stories to every one of mine. I will always be grateful that my children were able to spend time with him and have memories of our one and only Uncle “Bill.”
Chris & Stacy Shirey
left a message on October 24, 2022:
To the man that took me under his wing and taught me everything I know about fiberglass and painting yachts, His love of his family was inspiring as was his love of fishing and boating. His long conversations over a drink and no bulshit wisdom will surely be missed. I'm sure that he is throwing the tennis ball for Rudy and Diesel up there right now!
Skip Bolinger
left a message on October 24, 2022:
We lovingly called Bill Chowderhead He was a big part of helping us with our 42 post prodjects Really will miss the old chowderhead
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.