Gerald P "Gerry" McCarthy

Gerald Patrick “Gerry” McCarthy, 77, of Lakeport, MI, unexpectedly went to be with the Lord on August 12, 2025.

Gerry was born on December 26, 1947, in Yale to the late Gerald F. McCarthy and Ann B. (Derby) McCarthy. While still in high school, he began working at A&P Grocery in Yale. After graduating from Yale High School in 1966, he transferred to the Port Huron A&P (later Farmer Jack) and eventually to the Algonac Farmer Jack, where he worked until his retirement on July 7, 2007.

Gerry met the love of his life, Paula Fleckenstein, in Port Huron in 1978, and they were married on June 13, 1980. After moving to Lakeport, they became active parishioners at St. Edward on the Lake Catholic Church. Gerry served on the parish council and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 8274, and Past Grand Knight. Together, he and Paula owned and operated the Marysville Subway for 29 years. Gerry was a devoted sports fan who loved the Detroit Lions, Tigers, and especially the U of M Wolverines.

Gerry leaves behind his sons, Guy (Lauren) and Michael (Amanda); daughter Diana; his grandchildren, Jordan, Tyler, Nathan, Morgan, Madison, Max, Nolan, Savannah, Michael and Brody; his sister Betty Muldoon; and many nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Paula; sisters, Marion Pritchett and Barbara Dunn; and his parents, Gerald and Ann McCarthy.

Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday, August 19, 2025 in Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 20, 2025 in St. Edward on the Lake Catholic Church with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. The Reverend Lee Acervo will officiate.

Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Gerry will be greatly missed, but we know he is now at peace alongside his beloved Paula. We love you, Dad, to the moon and back.

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