Dr. Michael ‘Mike’ Paul McCarthy, age 64, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 in his Blue Springs home, surrounded by his adoring family. Mike passed after fighting a short but tough battle with lung cancer.
Mike was born & raised in Omaha, NE but has lived & raised his family in Blue Springs, MO for the past 20 years. Mike has been employed by the University of Missouri – Kansas City for over 21 years, dedicating himself to the development and well-being of the mentally disabled population. Mike has had an immense passion for teaching & has truly been a lifelong learner and educator.
Mike is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Janet McCarthy & children: Sarah Mead & her husband Timothy Mead, Patrick McCarthy, & Kaitlin McCarthy. Mike is a guardian of Calvin Stallings of Kansas City, MO. Also, Mike is survived by his father, Roger McCarthy, & siblings: Ed & Carol McCarthy of Omaha, NE; Mary & Jim Fleming of Sioux Falls, SD; Patty & Steve Kolar of Omaha, NE; Reenie & Mike Reilly of Omaha, NE; Cath & Dave Anderson of Omaha, NE; Tom & Clare McCarty of St. Paul, MN; and Cass McCarthy of Spokane, WA. In addition, he is survived by his cherished nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, Goddaughters & Godsons. Mike is preceded in death by his mother, Patricia McCarthy & sister, Cecilia Ramey. Mike is loved and will be missed by many family members, co-workers, & friends.
There is no one like Michael McCarthy & no one will forget his most extraordinary, vibrant smile & Irish eyes. His Irish roots have always been very influential & inspiring to him and he chose to live devotedly by the McCarthy Family Motto: “To the brave & faithful, nothing is difficult.”
Services will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, 4313 Missouri 7, Blue Springs, MO 64015. Visitation will be observed from 8:00am until 10:00am with funeral services & mass to follow. A luncheon will be provided immediately following the services at the parish dining hall.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO 816-847-4441