Daniel J. McCarthy, born on January 2, 1930 in Washington, DC. He is predeceased by his parents, Daniel J. and Viola McCarthy. Dan served 2 years in the Army during the Korean War stationed at Fort Knox, KY with the rank of Corporal as an instructor in the Armored Division.
He graduated from George Washington University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He began his career at AMFcorporation in Brooklyn, NY and continued for over 25 years at Perkin Elmer corporation. There he had a number of distinguished accomplishments in the field of optics including the development, construction, and launching of the Stratoscope and Hubble Space Telescope programs.
Dan’s many interests included playing tennis, coaching his children’s sports teams, and participating in many of their other activities. As a retiree he took up golf, participated in the Senior Men’s Association of Stamford, was an active congregant at St. Gabriel’s church, volunteered at New Covenant House, and travelled.
Dan is survived by Patsy his loving and caring wife of 62 years, his three sons Charles (Lucy), Scott (Murielle), and Christopher (Kimberly). The highlight of his last years were his 7 grandchildren, Lauren, Daniel, Erin, Sean, Reagan, Paulina, and Seaira.
A memorial mass is scheduled for 12 PM, Saturday, January 22, 2022 at St. Gabriel Church located at 914 Newfield Ave, Stamford, CT 06905.
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