William E. McCarthy, Jr.

William E. McCarthy, Jr. passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022. Bill was the beloved husband of Karen Zeender McCarthy for the past 58 years. He was the son of William and Marion (Brennan) McCarthy, born on March 21, 1941 in New Haven, CT. Bill was the father of Patricia McCarthy Bova of Farmington, Daniel (Stacie) McCarthy of Wallingford, Kevin (Kerry) McCarthy of Hanover, MA and Megan (Daniel) Gouveia of Pepperell, MA. He is survived by his sister, Patricia (McCarthy) Smith; nieces, Regina Smith, Kelly (Smith) Dwyer, Maudeen (Battista) Dinan, and nephew Terry Smith. Bill also leaves his beloved grandchildren, Anthony (Heather) Bova, Sierra Bova and partner Jason Michaud, Molly, Anna, Bridget and Brennan McCarthy, Lily and Jackson Gouveia; along with three great-grandchildren, Michael, Trevor and Hayden Bova. He was predeceased by his sister, Mary Anne Battista and nephew, Richard Smith. Bill grew up in New Haven and graduated from Hillhouse High School. He also graduated from the University of New Haven with a B.A. Degree in Marketing. He continued his education graduating with a M.S. Degree in Business Education from Central Connecticut State University. He then earned a 6th year diploma in Administration and Supervision from Southern Connecticut State University. Bill proudly served his country in the U.S. Airforce from August 1959 through August 1963more notably, the Cuban Missile Crisis. He spent nine years of his professional career as a teacher in Ridgefield High School. He spent the final 22 years as an Administrator in the Milford School retiring in 2001. Bill devoted many years as a baseball coach in Bethany. He also coached Ski Racing at Amity High School for 12 years. In retirement, he and his wife enjoyed cruising. He enjoyed golf and had a passion for skiing with his wife, children, and grandchildren. The Funeral Liturgy will be held Thursday (Mar. 31st), at 11:30 a.m. at

St. Mary Church, Freestone Ave., Portland. Burial with military honors will be at the State Veterans’ Cemetery, Middletown. Friends may call at the St. Mary Church on Thursday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www. biegafuneralhome.com.