Obituaries
Eileen K. McCarry, 89
December 26, 2020
Eileen (Kennedy) McCarry, 89, of Lititz and formerly of Drexel Hill, PA passed away on December 26, 2020. She was born in Philadelphia, and was one of eight children of the late John and Mary (Corr) Kennedy.
Her beloved husband Charlie passed away in 2000. Her oldest son, John predeceased Eileen in 2019. She is survived by her two sons, Joe (Judy) of Springfield, PA, Charlie from Glen Mills, PA and her daughter, Reeny Morell (Tom) from Lancaster as well as 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, husband, and son were her 7 siblings, Joseph, Sister Ann Miriam RSM, John, Thomas, Julia Hagenbach, Virginia, and Edward.
Eileen graduated from West Catholic High School in Philadelphia in 1950. She was retired from Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital where she was employed for many years. She was an avid sports fan of the Philadelphia Sports teams.
Eileen’s fondest memories centered around Irish celebrations, family gatherings, and sitting on the rocks at 33rd street in Sea Isle City, NJ.
Due to the potential risks presented by COVID-19 and the associated restrictions on in-person gatherings, there will be a private service for immediate family only. The family requests if you would like to participate in the funeral mass, you do so by live streaming it online at sjnlancaster.org at 1:00pm on January 5, 2021.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Eileen’s memory can be made to Veterans Honor Park of Lancaster County, 315 Clay Road, Lititz PA 17543 or perform an act of kindness or love in her memory to someone in need.
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Condolences to the Family
January 10, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss Eileen’s calls and notes with old pictures from our days at Our Lady of Lourdes.
Mary Tighe Wunderlich
January 05, 2021
Thank you, Reenie and Tom, for letting us participate virtually in Eileen’s funeral Mass. It was very meaningful and a marvelous testimony to a wonderful woman and faithful prayer warrior. We love you both and you have enriched our lives in more ways than you know! Tom and Celine
January 05, 2021
What a privilege to share in such a beautiful liturgy. Reeny, such a beautiful tribute to the gift of love and faith the McCarrys have always shared.
Peace,
Patti (Mentzer) DeColli
January 05, 2021
RIP Eileen. We loved you but God loved you more. It was a pleasure taking care of you. Thanks for your LOVE and appreciation. Maria O O.
January 05, 2021
Much Love and Sympathy in news of Eileen’s passing.
So happy to have met her and been a part of her care.
She may have left this earth but has marked our hearts forever.
Pamela Graybill
January 05, 2021
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So he put his arms around you and whispered, “Come to me.” A golden heart stopped beating hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only take the best!
I’ll forever cherish our long sports talks and always reminding me to stay thankful for everything I have. I am forever blessed to call you MomMom
Love you always and forever MomMom
May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Jimmy McCarry
January 05, 2021
Thinking of you all and sharing in your sadness as you remember Eileen today. Your loved one has gone no further from you than to God and God is very near. Love from Annemarie and Gary.
January 04, 2021
So sorry to hear about Eileen, she will be so missed by you all and by us all here in Donegal. She was such a great person and loved by everyone. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Love Deirdre
January 04, 2021
My fond memories of Eileen Kennedy McCarry began so many years ago when I was a child through my mother, Rosemary Noon Nash, who was a friend to the Kennedy family and spent good times with Eileen and others at the Kennedy Sea Isle Home. Our families lived in Drexel Hill, PA, and managed to stay in touch as years passed. More recently Eileen and I were phone and mail friends across the miles. She had great Catholic faith, a strong Irish will, and was generous and loving with her time and resources to family and friends, and to so many in need. I will miss her calls, cards and notes. I know there is a new angel in heaven watching over, loving, and helping all of those she knows and loves. God willing we will meet again in heaven special friend. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Requiescat in pace!
Francis Nash
January 02, 2021
Dear Maureen and Tom; Joe and Judy; Charlie; and all the grandchildren. I am so sorry to hear of Eileen’s passing. I will greatly miss her letters and our phone chats. May she rest in peace. Love to you all, Kathleen O Donnell
January 01, 2021
We are so sorry for your loss and share your sadness as we remember Eileen. Thinking of you all at this time of grief and holding you close in our thoughts and prayers. Love from Sorcha, Ruairi and Ultan xxx
