Daniel A. McCarthy, 96, of Jensen Beach, FL, passed away Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. He was born in Syracuse on Sept. 4, 1923, to the late James and Justina McCarthy.
Daniel was a graduate of Cazenovia High School. He enlisted in the Army in 1944 and served in the 38th Infantry Battalion in Central Europe and the Rhineland Ardennes. He was honorably discharged in 1946. After the war, he was returned to Erieville, N.Y., and became a dairy farmer. Daniel and his wife, Dorothy, retired to Port St. Lucie, FL, in 1981. They travelled, went on cruises and enjoyed visits from family and friends.
Daniel is survived by his wife of 70 years, Dorothy, daughters, Donna (Ronald) Yackel of Manlius, NY, Patricia (Patrick) Costello of Wilmington, NC, his four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.
There are no calling hours. There will be a private military service and burial at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Palm City, FL, at a later date.
