Robert Francis McCarthy

Robert Francis McCarthy, 80, died November 27, 2023, one day before his 81st birthday. He was also known as Bob, Bozo, Captain, and Commodore. Bob was born November 28, 1942 in Mercy Hospital in Toledo to Jack and Maryedna Green McCarthy. He received his elementary education at Our Lady of Perpetual Help and was a proud graduate of Libbey High School. In August of 1963 he married the late Joan Bly Johnson McCarthy. They had three children, Shannon Bly (Jon Michael) Henry, Sean Ray (Christine) McCarthy, and Erin Ellen (Corey) Keith. They were blessed with three grandchildren, Kelsey, Callaghan, and Bailey and two great grandchildren Gracie and Daisy. Bob briefly attended the University of Toledo, and then started his career in Advertising, Public Relation, and Marketing. He was Advertising Director for Epko Shoes, Inc., and Quickprint, Inc. He also was an Advertising Agency Account Executive for Barrie Corp., and Communications Concepts, and Public Relations Manager for the Toledo Goaldiggers. Through his career, he received numerous awards, including two Emmys for writing and producing public service television announcements for NIFTI, Neighborhood Improvement Foundation of Toledo Inc. In the early '90's, Bob, Sean, and Joan formed Maumee River Cruise Line and purchased the historic boat Arawanna II. At this time in his life, Bob was also hired as a Toll Collector at the Ohio Turnpike. Bob and Joan were active boaters for many years, and participated in various functions for Associated Yacht Clubs and Inter-Lake Yachting Association. He was a past Commodore of the Toledo Sailing Club. He was also past President of the Press Club of Toledo, and a past Board Member of the Advertising Club of Toledo. He entertained many with his quick wit and humor emceeing at several events throughout the Toledo area. Bob is survived by his three children, three grandchildren, two great grandchildren, sisters Mickey Scarborough, Penny Dannenberg, and brother Dennis McCarthy. Visitation will be held at Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Rd., Toledo on Sunday, December 3rd from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. where a Blue Gavel Service will be held at 5:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held in the funeral home on Monday, December 4th at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Mom's House of Toledo, 2505 Franklin Ave., Toledo, Ohio 43610, www.momshousetoledo.org. Please view Bob's video tribute and sign the online guest registry at www.coylefuneralhome.com.

Robert Francis McCarthy

November 28, 1942 - November 27, 2023