Softball NL Is Saddened To Learn That Brendan McCarthy Passed Away On Saturday, October 12, 2024.
Brendan’s Contributions To The Sports Community Will Certainly Be Missed And On Behalf Of The Softball Newfoundland Labrador Board of Directors, As Well As The Entire Softball NL Community We Offer Our Condolences, Thoughts And Prayers To Brendan’s Family, Friends And Former Colleagues At The Telegram During This Difficult Time.
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Brendan McCarthy
Brendan McCarthy’s passion for sports was only surpassed by his love for his family – especially his grandsons Alex and Ryan. His commitment, dedication, knowledge and passion for Sports was clearly evident in his collective work at The Telegram. Whether covering sports at the local, provincial, national or international levels, or professional hockey (AHL) his way with words were a masterclass in sports journalism.
Brendan will definitely be revered as one of the best – if not the best – beloved and respected sports writers in the Provinces history, but even moreso he will be remembered first and foremost as a family man who had a genuine and sincere interest in people and was considered a true gentleman in every sense.
Brendan started work at The Telegram in 1991 and quickly became a part of the sports fabric in the Province of Newfoundland Labrador. He covered sports in a professional manner and his fair assessments earned him the utmost respect in the sporting community.
There is no denying that Brendan’s contributions to the Local Sports Community (and overall Sports Community) had a positive impact that will be hard (if not impossible) to match, not alone surpass.
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Brendan Louis Joseph McCarthy
Brendan Louis Joseph McCarthy passed peacefully away surrounded by his loving family on Oct. 12, age 66.
He leaves to mourn with fond and lasting memories: son Richard (Alicia) Taylor, grandsons Alex and Ryan; sisters Moira (Moe) Vidotto (daughters Rebecca and Clara), Suzanne McCarthy (Simon Kennedy), children Fiona, Timothy, Leo; and sisters/brothers-in-law Beverly (Randy) Heath, Judy (Clyde) Hillier and Ron May, John Humphrey; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife Audrey McCarthy, parents Timothy and Joan McCarthy, parents-in-law Jim and Esther May, and sister Siobahn Humphrey.
Brendan was a veteran sports journalist, respected by the public and his peers. He got his start in Newfoundland with Q Radio but spent most of his career at The Telegram and was well known for his excellent coverage of the St. John’s Maple Leafs. He was a colour commentator, a broadcaster, a Newfoundland and Labrador hockey hall of famer, an author, winner of the James H. Ellery Award for outstanding coverage of the AHL, a fine writer and avid reader.
Most of all, Brendan was a warm and giving person who will be missed by many.
Visitation will take place at Barrett’s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue, on Tuesday October 15, 2024 from 2pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm as well as Wednesday October 16, 2024 from 2pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm.
A service will be held in the Barrett’s Memorial Chapel on Thursday October 17, 2024 at 2pm with a reception to follow in the Barrett’s Reception Centre.
In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to richardnalicia@gmail.com to his grandsons education fund.
“Love and large-hearted giving, when added together, can leave deep marks.” — O. Henry
