Mr Michael McCarthy

March 24, 1963 - July 3, 2020

Michael McCarthy, age 57, of Middletown died Friday, July 3, 2020, at home. Michael was born in Kearny, NJ where he spent the majority of his life before moving to Middleton in 2004. Michael was a Heavy Equipment Operator with the Operating Engineers Local 825 for 14 years. He worked in assorted construction projects until landing a job with the Federal government at Sandy Hook Island. Mike known by his family and friends as “Brutus”, the man with a big heart, was always willing to help his family and friends, often stepping up with loving support for his nieces and nephews. He was a member of the Scots American Club in Kearny and the Sons of the American Legion. Michael loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He will be deeply missed on the annual crabbing and fishing trips in the Atlantic Highlands. Michael is predeceased by his parents, George and Edna McCarthy, and older siblings, George and Daniel. He is survived by his loving companion of 18 years, Nancy MacDonald, her daughter, Melissa Teixeira (Louis), grandchildren, Harry 3, Penelope 5, and her son, Christopher MacDonald. Michael is also survived by his siblings, Marianne Petriello (Robert), Gene McCarthy (Pat), Kathleen Geis (Craig), Edward McCarthy, sister-in-law, Elaine Silva, and his many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. The cremation services will be private. A Memorial Service to celebrate Michael’s life will be held at a later date.