Annie McCarthy

McCARTHY, Annie L. - Age 82, of Grand Blanc, died Friday, October 24, 2008 at her home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 AM Wednesday October 29, 2008 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Grand Blanc. Rev. Fr. Kenneth Coughlin celebrant. Visitation will be held at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Flint from 5-8 PM Monday, 1-8 PM Tuesday and at church from 10 AM Wednesday until time of Mass. A vigil service will be held 2 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Those desiring may make contributions to Holy Family Catholic Church Parish or the School. Mrs. McCarthy was born November 6, 1925 in Detroit, the daughter of Cesare and Emilia (De Piero) Cozzarin, who emigrated from Cordenons, Italy. William McCarthy and Annie met at the Detroit News Hikers Club, and continued to attend the Hikers annual reunions to this day. She married Bill May 26, 1951 in Detroit. During their 57 years of marriage they happily traveled all over the world. She had resided in Grand Blanc since 1960 coming from Detroit. Mrs. McCarthy was a member and volunteer of Holy Family Catholic Church. She was active in many social and civic pursuits including Civitan Club, Allegro Dance Club, Granda, Lake Fenton Sailing Club, Boy Scouts for 15 years and hosted Younglife meeting. Surviving are: husband, William; 3 children, Gregory (Anne) McCarthy of Sterling Heights, Jan (Ken Conroy) McCarthy of Chicago, IL and Timothy (Julie) McCarthy of Grand Blanc; 4 grandchildren, Erin, Kelly, Megan and Robert McCarthy. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Thomas Robert McCarthy; brother, Eduardo Cozzarin. Online condolences and tributes may be posted at the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.