John Michael "Mike" McCarthy
July 30, 2016Share using:
Hancock: John Michael “Mike” McCarthy, 73, former local attorney residing in Hancock, passed away at his home early on Saturday morning, July 30, 2016.
He was born in Hancock on August 16, 1942 to the late Francis “Pinky” and Linnea (Steve) McCarthy. Following graduation from Hancock High School in 1961, he attended Michigan Tech University, later graduating from University of Michigan Law School in 1968. He worked in New York State for a time before returning to the Copper Country for his extended career as an attorney until his retirement.
Mike was married to Frances Hall. She preceded him in death last year on December 17, 2015.
He enjoyed playing pool, and belonged to the Copper Country Pool League. Among his many hobbies, he enjoyed restoring cars, woodworking, coin collecting, and was an avid reader.
Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by uncles John, Timothy, George, Robert, and Albert McCarthy; and aunts Florence Anderson, Mary Schaefer, Kay McLean, and Marcella McCarthy.
He is survived by his son, Christopher R. McCarthy of Laurium; many cousins, nieces, nephews, his best friend Todd Bessner, and special friends Annette Schaefer and Jeanne Eilola.
A combined graveside service for John “Mike” McCarthy and his wife Frances McCarthy will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Monday evening, August 8, 2016 at the family lot of Forest Hill Cemetery (Section 8) in Houghton with Rev. Fr. John Martignon to officiate.
Special thanks is given to Dr. Michael Luoma and staff at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital, care givers at Cypress Manor, and his home care givers.
Memorials in lieu of flowers may be directed to the Hancock Public Schools Foundation, 501 Campus Dr., Hancock, MI 49930 in the name of John M. McCarthy.
The O'Neill-Dennis Funeral Home of Hancock has been assisting with the arrangements. To leave online condolences, please go to www.oneilldennisfh.com.