Robert Daniel McCarthy
Services for Robert Daniel McCarthy
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January 4, 2017
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Funeral
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9:30 a.m.
Family will greet friends on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 9:30am until time of 10:30 service at La Jolla Methodist Church, 6063 La Jolla Blvd. Burial following immediately at El Camino Memorial Park, 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd. Donations to La Jolla High School Swim Program in honor of Thomas Atwell and Michael Francis, or the charity of your choice appreciated.
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Funeral
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9:30 a.m.
August 22, 1950 - December 16, 2016
Robert Daniel "Coach" McCarthy, 66, of San Diego, passed away December 16, 2016 at his home. Born August 22, 1950 in Chicago to Mary and Daniel McCarthy. Proud graduate of Homewood-Flossmoor High School and Illinois State University (B.A. in Economics). Employed by Illinois Central RR. Owned Farmer's Insurance Agency in SD for 18 years. Found true calling as track & cross-country coach for Mission Bay (2001-2008) and La Jolla (2008-2015) High Schools. Completed 159 triathlons (an Age Group World Record & National Title). Held two SD County Championships in Concept 2 Rowing Regattas. Survived by devoted sons, Alexander McCarthy and Logan McCarthy (Ariel Frankeny) of San Diego; former spouse, Maureen McCarthy of San Diego; brother Daniel K. McCarthy (Paivi Ekroth) of Harbert, MI; sister Mary McCarthy of Palatine, IL; brother-in-law David Borth of Palatine, IL; niece Bridget Borth; nephews Jeffrey Borth (Katherine Lenz) and Brian Borth.