Robert "Rocket" McCarthy, 78, of Westport, peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Massachusetts General Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Constance "Connie" (Dufault) McCarthy.
Bob was born in Fall River, son of the late John and Margaret (Scanlon) McCarthy and had resided in Westport for most of his life. A U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, he served his country overseas stationed in Berlin, Germany with the Intelligence Unit.
Bob was a proud graduate of Salve Regina University where he earned his masters degree in Criminal Justice. He retired as a Lieutenant in the Massachusetts State Police and had also taught at various Massachusetts police academies. He then took on a second career as Director of Education and Compliance for the Diocese of Providence.
Bob had many hobbies including fly fishing, hunting, and reading multiple daily newspapers. Bob enjoyed annual trips with friends to Major League Baseball parks across the country, something he looked forward to for many years. He also served on numerous committees in Westport and was a member of Ducks Unlimited, Bristol County. He especially loved attending his grandchildren events, such as sports and performances.
Survivors along with his wife include his son: Bryan C. McCarthy and his wife Tammy of Westport; his daughter: Amy J. Rodrigues and her husband John of Westport; sister: Janice McCarthy of Westport; 6 grandchildren: Brian, Jacquelyn, Ava, Collin, Brady and Maddox; along with a niece and 2 nephews.
Visitation to which relatives and friends are invited will be Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at the Potter Funeral Home from 4-7 P.M.
Funeral services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38101-9908.