Mr. Daniel McCarthy

Daniel McCarthy of Malone, New York passed away peacefully at home on February 15, 2023. Dan loved two things above all others, his beloved wife Tina [LaRock] and the Grateful Dead. Dan and Tina married in 1999 and she was truly the love of his life. Dan was born in Malone on September 15, 1955, and graduated from Franklin Academy in 1973. Following his graduation from Siena College in 1977, Dan worked at Franklin County Social Services as a Child Protective Case Worker. He also worked briefly as a probation officer for the county. Dan moved to Albany in 1980, where he worked for the New York State Department of Social Services, later known as the Office of Children and Family Services. In this position, Dan was a fierce advocate for the local districts. Dan retired in 2010 after a long career helping and advocating for all the county departments. The McCarthys moved back to Malone in 2012, after Dan’s retirement. Dan was a life member of the Elks Club and member of the American Legion. He was also a member of the Malone Golf Club, where he served on the board of directors. Throughout his life Dan was an active volunteer in the community. He worked for Meals on Wheels in East Greenbush. He also served as a volunteer golf ranger and as a member of the Clinton Heights Volunteer Fire Department. Dan was predeceased by his parents Jack and Anne McCarthy and his uncle, John T. Huntington. He is survived by his wife Tina and his children Jillian (Fran) Riley and Wesley (Elissa) Tennyson. He leaves behind five beautiful grandchildren, Brady and Jake Riley, Elliana Hunt, and Margaret and Ivah Tennyson. He is survived by his siblings Anne Betters and John McCarthy. He is also survived by his niece Kati Johnson, nephews John Betters and Nicholas McCarthy, and great nieces and nephews Zachary, Megan, Jack, Emma, Monroe, and Fiona. Dan will be deeply missed by his family, his Siena College friends, and his many friends from the Albany and Malone areas. There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00PM on Saturday, February 18 at Notre Dame Church. Burial will take place at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Lake Titus Road. A celebration of Dan’s life will be held at a later date.

Mr. Daniel McCarthy

September 15, 1955 - February 15, 2023