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Father Thomas P. McCarthy May 12, 1920 - December 25, 2007

12-27-2007 -- Father Tom McCarthy has gone home

Holy Rosary Council's former Chaplain and current Chaplain Emeritus passed away at 1 AM on Christmas.  Father Tom was residing with the Little Sisters of the Poor at St Joseph's Home for the Elderly in Palatine when he became non-responsive.

Father Tom was born on May 12, 1920 in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts.  On June 5, 1996, Father Tom was concelebrating Mass in the little chapel of the Santo home in Worchester, Massachusets. At the moment of the elevation, a small host lying on the paten began to bleed. Father McCarthy witnessed this event with his own eyes. His life would never be the same.

Father Tom's wake will be held on Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at St Joseph's Home for the Elderly from 4 PM until 8 PM with a service to be held at 8 PM. On Thursday, January 3, 2008, a funeral Mass will be offered at St. James Church at 10 AM.  Following the Mass, Father Tom's body will be interred at Queen of Heaven Cemetary.

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