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Retired U City Firefighter Passes Away

It is with sadness that the announces the death of retired Firefighter Bob McCarthy, Sr.

Beloved son of the late George and Geraldine McCarthy; devoted father of Tammy (Timothy) Cole, Robert (Jennifer) McCarthy, Jr., Timothy McCarthy and Daniel; cherished grandfather of Stephanie and Lisa Ressel, Isabelle, Gabrielle, Jakob Robert and Morgan Rae McCarthy; dear brother of Sherian Gregory; he was loved by many other family and friends. He is preceded in death by his brother, George McCarthy, Jr., and his daughter, Lisa Marie McCarthy.

Memorials may be made to Backstoppers.

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Visitation will be held Friday, March 9, 2012 from 4-8 p.m. at Baue Funeral Home 3950 West Clay, St. Charles, MO.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday March 10, at Baue Funeral Home 3950 West Clay, St. Charles. Burial will follow at Lakewood Park Cemetery, Affton.

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Fire Department honors will be provided by University City Fire Department.

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