Jim McCarthy. — Photo by Donald Norton

By Donald Norton

Former Ward 1 Alderman James “Jim” McCarthy passed away suddenly from a heart attack today while being rushed to Somerville Hospital. Jim leaves behind his lovely wife Louise and three grown children and grandchildren. Our condolences to his family and many friends, he will be missed.

Jim was very active locally in the politics, currently as the Treasurer of the Somerville Redevelopment Authority. Jim knew the city better than most and was the kind of guy you could have a conversation with and always walk away smiling. What a great and giving guy he was, for he truly loved Somerville, both past and present. He had a wonderful sense of humor and anytime you met up with him around the city he would always have something to say that would make you smile and feel good.

The Funeral procession will begin from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Somerville, Saturday morning at 9am, followed by a funeral Mass in St. Raphael Church, Medford at 10:00.

Relatives and friends invited.

Calling hours Friday 4-8.  George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Somerville.

Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.  .