McCarthy, Mary Lou, of Arlington, and North Falmouth, passed peacefully on June 27, 2022. Born in Dauphin County, PA to the late Dr. Allan J McCarthy and Gertrude (Shannon) McCarthy. Beloved sister of Allan McCarthy and his wife Maryellen of Medford, Paul McCarthy and his wife Joan of Londonderry, NH, Robert McCarthy and his wife Sharon of Uxbridge, Anne Perriello and her husband Gerald of Bedford, and Richard McCarthy and his wife Ellen of North Falmouth. Devoted and proud aunt of Kerry Cox, Brian, Christopher, Sean, Kathleen, and Maureen McCarthy, Katie Tilton and Christopher McCarthy, Justin and Ross McCarthy, Mark and Christopher Perriello, Elizabeth Cardiasmenos and Michael McCarthy. Mary Lou is also survived by many loving great nieces, great nephews, relatives, and dear friends.
Mary Lou was a graduate of Salve Regina University in Newport, RI. As a state social worker, she served countless families of Massachusetts working in the Arlington and Charlestown offices for over 35 years. Her greatest joy was spending time with family and enjoying summers at her home in New Silver Beach, North Falmouth. Affectionately known as "Aunt Mary Lou '' she served as the unofficial family historian, always celebrating every birthday, holiday, milestone and accomplishment of her many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Throughout her life Mary Lou was a willing and able caregiver to family and those in need.
A Visitation will be held at the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut St., Arlington, on Wednesday, July 6th from 10 AM to 11 AM. Followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Agnes Church, 51 Medford St. Arlington at 11:30 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Services will conclude with burial at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington. It has been requested that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions are to be made to: Society of Saint Vincent de Paul - Saint Agnes Parish, 30 Medford St., Arlington, MA 02474. For directions or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.keefefuneralhome.com