Robert Charles McCartney

Robert C. McCartney Bob McCartney, a child of God and servant of Christ, died peacefully in his home, Thursday, October 6, 2011, encircled in prayer by his wife, Fran, and their family. It was a blessing most fitting of the faith-filled life he lived. Our dad was born on March 21, 1925 in Toledo, one of 8 children, to Richard and Lucille McCartney. Raised on a small farm off Alexis Road, he carried with him through life a strong work ethic and a keen sense of right and wrong. A devoted husband and father, he lived his Catholic faith each day. Dad and Mom celebrated 65 years of Holy Matrimony this past September. Known to all as a most honorable and generous man, our dad lived and died loving his children, his wife, and our God. He was forever grateful for his early formation at the hands of the good Sisters at Blessed Sacrament School. In 1943 at the age of seventeen, Dad traded his high school education for service to our country, enlisting in the U. S. Navy. He sailed aboard the U.S.S. Baltimore, seeing action throughout the South Pacific in World War II. Returning home, Dad married the love of his life, Frances Steuer, and together they embraced their dream of a large family. An ambitious craftsman with an eye for opportunity, Dad learned the concrete business and started his own company. Later, he teamed with two other contractors to form Consolidated Concrete Construction, a highly respected outfit that served the area for over thirty years. From his farm upbringing he had a love of horses that lasted his whole life, highlighted by his success as a Thoroughbred racehorse owner and breeder. From “Rock Bottom Farm” on Albon Road, to the home he built near Oak Openings that Mom called, “The Homestretch”, everyone was welcomed. When you talked to Dad, he made you feel like you were the only one in the room. He worked as hard as the concrete he poured to provide a Catholic education for nine kids-12 years for each one. Raised during the Great Depression, Dad had a kind heart for those in need. Stories continue to surface of Dad’s acts of kindness over the years, incidents previously known only to those who he helped. Bob McCartney’s spirit lives on through his dear wife, Fran; children: Karen Trotter (Joe), Bridget Irmen (Pat), Peggy Goetz (Bill), Denny (Karen), Mike (Molly), Rob (Sue), Mary Crown (Brad), Dan (Patti), Todd (Marianne); 43 grandchildren: Chris, Brian, Stephanie, Whitney, Polly, Shayne, Sam, Tad, Nick, Dan, Mike, Matt, Meghan, Mary, Callie, Shannon, Kevin, Tom, Bridget, Dan, Mary Pat, Vince, Pete, Maggie, Riley, Anna, Jessie, Kate, Grace, Nate, Kyle, Annie, Susan, Francie, John, George, Charlie, Henry, Emily, Will, Ben, Caroline, Claire and 24 great grandchildren. Dad’s surviving siblings are: Nan Reno (Larry), Larry (Joanne) and Sue Pool (Ken). He was preceded in death by his brothers, Bill (Alice) and Dick (Phyllis), and sisters, Pat, and Kate Pollock (Vic). Visitation will be Sunday, October 9, 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Rd. with a Rosary service at 7:00 p.m. Services will begin at 9:30 a.m. Monday, October 10 in the mortuary, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 10a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Interment at Resurrection cemetery. Dad’s favorite charities were: St. Joan of Arc Church, Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS), Sisters of the Visitation, Parkside Blvd., and St. Vincent de Paul Society.

Robert Charles McCartney

March 21, 1925 - October 6, 2011