Wallace Anthony McCarthy's Obituary
SFC, USA, (Ret) Wallace Anthony McCarthy, aged 79 years, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023. Wallace, known as “Mack” to his fellow soldiers, was born on October 19, 1944, in Buffalo, New York to Jack and Florence. He served in the United States Army as a Tactical Communications Systems Operator/Mechanic for 23 years, eight of which as a Communications-Electronics Maintenance Chief. Wallace, a Vietnam Veteran and Purple Heart recipient, was honorably discharged in 1987. Wallace loved to read and play Scrabble. He also loved nature and his pet hamsters. He married Yong Ok Om in South Korea on December 29, 1969. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Yong Ok; daughter, Mena (Ken) Wall; son, Patrick Anthony (Robyn) McCarthy; son, Jack Jay (Ju Yon) McCarthy; and son, Wally Mack McCarthy. Wallace has four grandchildren: Derrek, Alexandra, Sean and Brandon. Wallace is also survived by his sister Charlotte (Tom) Schifferle. Visitation will be held at South Park Funeral Home and Cemetery at 1310 N. Main St., Pearland, Texas 77851 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM on November 22, 2023. Interment to follow at Houston National Cemetery.
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