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Robert Leonard McCarthy SEABROOK ISLAND, SC - Robert "Bob" Leonard McCarthy, 77, of Seabrook Island, South Carolina, died Friday, January 4, 2013. Bob was born March 14, 1935 in Syracuse, New York, son of the late Robert M. and Edith Lenhardt McCarthy. He was a retired engineer with General Electric, and had previously worked with Hamilton-Standard. Bob received his B.S. Degree in Engineering from Syracuse University and his M.B.A. from The University of New Hampshire. He served as the Manager of the Seabrook Island and Kiawah Island Bridge Club, and was a member of The Seabrook Island Club where he enjoyed playing golf. Bob was well known on the island for being the author of the "Bridge" column for "The Seabrooker" newspaper. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Helen McCarthy of Seabrook Island, SC; his son, Peter M. McCarthy and his wife, Eliza of Croton-on-Hudson, NY; his beloved granddaughter, Lucy Frances McCarthy of Croton-on-Hudson, NY; his brother, David McCarthy of Warren, RI; and many nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his brother, Richard who also lived on Seabrook Island. A Celebration of Bob's Life will be held Saturday, January 19, 2013 at the Seabrook Island Club from 3:00 until 5:00 pm. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 3360 Glenn McConnell Pkwy, Charleston. Memorials may be made to Pet Helpers, 1447 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412 (www.pethelpers.org) or Seabrook Island Green Space Conservancy, P.O. Box 185, Johns Island, SC 29457-0185. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 5 to Jan. 13, 2013.

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January 15, 2013

Helen,we were so sorry to hear of Bob's death. Glad that Mary beth and Mike are so close. We will try to get to the Memorial service. You are in our prayers. Love, Jan and John

January 13, 2013

Helen, So sorry for your loss. Maybe Bob and Lucy are playing together. Thinking of you. Ed Ellis

January 7, 2013

Hi Helen,
Pleawe know that you are in my prayers.
I vividly remember how wonderful both you and Bob were to Bernadette and me when we decided to move south in 2000.
He was a great man and I urge you to remember the "GOOD' times. Warmest REgards, Vic Vaccaro

Raymond and Ellen McCracken

January 7, 2013

Dearest Helen,

Our hearts are breaking.

He will always remain in our memories as 'Golfshore Bob' walking a little dog (or two)in your very special corner of Seabrook. We so enjoyed his Bridge column in the Seabrooker (even though we don't even play!); his sage advice to us about our own post retirement life, and our shared love (with lots of bragging) of our grandchildren.

Much love,

Ellen and Raymond McCracken

January 7, 2013

Helen,

We are very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time. May God bless you and hold you closer at this difficult time.

Mike and Diane Cimino

January 6, 2013

Helen
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Maybe Dick and Bob are playing golf or listening to their music! There were many fun times, keep those memories close to your heart. Love, Judy

Donna Hughes

January 6, 2013

Helen,
We were all so saddened to learn of Bob's passing. He holds a special place in our hearts. Tiny will miss his "lap" the most ! Our love to you.
Donna, Lauren & "Tiny"

January 6, 2013

Our parents died when I was young, but, you big brother, were always there for me. It's a sad day, but I'm smiling of such memories as -- we three hockey-nut brothers -- driving in a blizzard to see the lowly Clinton Comets, and of Lime Rock, Road Atlanta and Bryar. You had a full life, with a wonderful family. Rest, now. Love, "baby brother" Buz

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