Sister Mary Joseph McCarthy, O.S.U., a member of the Congregation of the Ursuline Sisters of Tildonk since 1928 died Dec. 20, at the Maria Regina Residence, Brentwood, L.I. She was 97.
Born in Fethard, Co. Tipperary, Ireland, she professed her final vows in 1935.
She ministered for many years in Catholic education. She began her elementary school teaching career in 1931 at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Ozone Park.
In 1972, she moved to St. William the Abbot parish, Seaford, to serve as director of religious education. From 1992 to 1995 she worked with the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. William the Abbot. She retired from active ministry in 1995 at the age of 81.
Sr. Mary Joseph McCarthy was a wonderful person and a wonderful sister. She prepared so many of the children of St. William the Abbot for their first communion, including mine. She prepared the parents for the PEP I program. I really appreciated everything she did for my children and for me. She was kind and caring toward me and it was a privilege to know her. I will miss her. May she rest in peace in the arms of our Lord.