Albert Steven McCarthy (Age 87)
Memorial service info
Albert Steven McCarthy, age 87, of Haymarket, Virginia and formerly of Dale City passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 10, 2023 surrounded by his family.
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joyce. They were married for 55 years before her death. Al and Joyce were actively involved in the Hylton Boys & Girls Club of Dale City. Coach McCarthy was a long-time youth baseball, football, and basketball coach in Prince William County, winning the Virginia State AAU 12 and under Basketball Championship in 1993. He also was an Assistant Coach with the Ocean Lakes High School Boys’ Basketball team for the 1999-2000 season in Virginia Beach where he and his wife Joyce retired in 1998. He returned to Prince William County in 2015 after the death of his wife, Joyce.
Al is survived by a son, Edward (Christl) McCarthy of Haymarket, Virginia and a daughter, Sheryl (Michael) Cooney of Carrollton, Georgia. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, Cailah Cooney, Jaclyn McCarthy, Steven McCarthy, Sean McCarthy, Samantha Cooney, and Joe Cooney.
He was a retired USAF Master Sergeant and Vietnam Veteran who was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in Vietnam. He was also retired from the Military Traffic Management Command in Falls Church, where he worked as a computer systems analyst and computer programmer. He graduated from Northern Virginia Community College in 1983 with an Associate of Applied Science Degree.
A funeral service will be held at Pierce Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 2:00 PM with the family receiving friends on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM. Burial with military funeral honors will be at Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, March 1, 2024 at 10:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Hylton Boys and Girls Club of Dale City, Virginia.
Submitted by Varsity Spirit
Recent Stories
The Virginia State Police issued a Senior Alert Friday night for a missing 78-year-old man last seen in Stafford County.
Nearly 40 years after Jacqueline Lord was found murdered, a jury has found Elroy Harrison guilty of her killing.
Fredericksburg City Council has adopted a new comprehensive plan that lays out how the city will grow, change, and preserve what residents love most over the next 20 years.
The Stafford County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday night to adopt a new ordinance that will allow speed and red light cameras in school and highway work zones, a move aimed at improving road safety across the county.
The ArtsFairfax Events Calendar is your destination for all arts and culture activities in Northern Virginia. Find a concert, play, poetry reading, or exhibition in your neighborhood—many events are free and family-friendly!
Are you part of a performing arts group, school, or cultural organization? You can add your events and classes, too. The ArtsFairfax Events Calendar is free and easy to use.
Your attendance at local arts events supports small businesses in our community and the art makers who help make Fairfax and its surrounding region so vibrant. With the ArtsFairfax Events Calendar, you can stay curious and stay local to plan your next arts adventure!
Go Ape, America’s leading aerial adventure park provider, is proud to unveil a revitalized experience across its iconic Zipline & Adventure Parks. This refresh goes beyond physical upgrades; it reflects a renewed mission to foster meaningful connections between people, nature, and self.
“Go Ape has always been about thrilling treetop adventures,” says Chrissy Very, Senior Director of Marketing. “Now, we’re redefining what it means to truly connect: through purpose-driven outdoor experiences that inspire courage, reflection, and joy.”
As access to public outdoor spaces becomes more limited, Go Ape steps in to bridge the gap with immersive, inclusive, and wellness-focused adventures for individuals, families, and groups.
Christmas in July
Volunteer Prince William will be holding a fun-filled Christmas in July event at Heritage Brewing Co on July 26th from 12pm until 6pm with all proceeds going to support the 2025 Untrim-A-Tree and Senior Basket Program. Untrim-A-Tree and Senior Basket
Your Weight Matters National Convention
Hosted by the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) since 2012, this highly-anticipated gathering is the nation’s leading gathering focused on empowering individuals with science-based education, support and practical tools for managing weight and improving health.
This unique Convention truly has something
