The Boston firefighter said he initially got McCarthybreathing again. Kate Phalon McCarthy of South Weymouth died by accident on April 9, 2016, at the age of 15. 2023 www.wickedlocal.com. But I knew this one was bad, because I heard it coming. / CBS Boston. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. My thoughts & prayers go out to you and your family during this very difficult time. Eileen, Bo, Jack and Shannon. These are great kids, involved kids, the principal said. When they heard the crash, they said they thought it was gunshots or a lightning strike. Kate McCarthy, 15, of Weymouth died when she and another girl were thrown from a vehicle as it struck and toppled a utility pole on Union Street in Weymouth opposite Elmwood Cemetery, tore across . We as a family will keep your family in our daily and nightly prayers. Kate will be in our hearts and prayers forever. My thoughts and Prayers sent to you and your extended family and friends. WEYMOUTH, MA A teen faces charges related to a crash that killed a 15-year-old classmate. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Kate was in the same grade as my daughter Caleigh and Liam was in the same class as my daughter Corinne at St. Francis Xavier. But to knock that light pole over, they had to be going pretty fast.. She will always be with you, watch for the signs. Loving cousin of Kimberleigh, Brendan, Johnny, Danielle, Amanda, Katelyn, Stephanie, Mark, Ryan, Jack, Cal, Molly, Maggie, Sean, Megan, Deanna, and Ava. Kate's family strongly suggests that, in lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Kate McCarthy Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Weymouth Bank, 51 Columbian St., So. He paused as he remembered his personal connection with the four students involved in the crash. Our deepest sympathy for the family. Katewas a ray of sunshine and a friend to everyone. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Kate Phalon McCarthy (South Weymouth, Massachusetts), who passed away on April 9, 2016, leaving to mourn family and friends. Nicole Fleming can be reached at nicole.fleming@globe.com. She filled our lives with light and happiness, said her brother Connor. Currently, she was a sophomore at Archbishop Williams High School in Braintree, where she excelled at academics and athletics, playing varsity volleyball, lacrosse and track. April 13, 2016 / 4:09 PM I am so very sorry for this horrible tragedy. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. She will be remembered as beautiful, funny, thoughtful and kind. Astead W. Herndon can be reached at astead.herndon@globe.com Follow him on Twitter @AsteadWH. The day she was born, Kate McCarthys dad named her Angel Face, and those gathered at her funeral Mass on Friday remembered the warmth and joy she brought them in her fifteen short years. Net Assets. Kate was a ray of sunshine and a friend to everyone. Its tragic to say the least, he said. She is missed dearly by her mother, Nancy, father, Bob, and brothers, Connor and Liam, along with her grandmother, and many cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. God bless you all. All our prayers are with all of you! Jeannie, For days I have thought about the pain and loss this family are feeling for their beautiful Kate even though I didn't know her. McCarthy and the three other passengers in the car were students at Archbishop Williams High School in Braintree, according to WHDH. [Beta Brotherhood]. The impact was pretty ?severe, Rodriguez said of the vehicle yesterday after raking up a pile of shattered car parts and pointing to the patch of grass where he tried in vain to save the teens life. Ive been on the job for 20 years, so Ive seen my share, Rodriguez said. 13 to Apr. McCarthy was on the lacrosse team. We have come together to support our students as they begin the process of grieving the loss of a classmate and friend, Volonnino said. In a statement, Archbishop Williams High School officials outlined steps the school was taking in response to the crash. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. Waking up at 5 a.m. to her radio blaring, waiting while she put on makeup she didnt need. She n you will be in my prayers tonight and always. Our hearts are heavy with sorrow for your loss. I DID NOT KNOW YOUR DAUGHTER BUT MY NIECE DID JACK DONAHUE MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TOV THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS MY HEART IS BROKE FOR THE PARENTS MAY SGE RESTVIN PEACE GOD GAINED A BEAUTIFUL ANGEL. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Cherished granddaughter of Bill and Jean Phalon, Helen McCarthy and the late Gerry McCarthy, all of Braintree. Published by The Weymouth News from Apr. WEYMOUTH (CBS) -- A girl killed after the SUV she was travelling with three fellow students crashed in Weymouth late Saturday night has been identified as 15-year-old Kate McCarthy of. She was also an honor roll student and member of the school chorus. We are all saddened by this awful and tragic accident. She was later identified as Kate McCarthy. #ada-button-frame { Our thoughts and prayers are forever with you and your family. WEYMOUTH - Whether she was doling out playful punches, lighting up a room with her smile or livening up a family vacation with an unexpected foot race, Kate McCarthy was a "perfect textbook . Police confirmed two passengers were ejected, and all four occupants were taken to South Shore Hospital. Two of the passengers, including McCarthy, were ejected from the vehicle. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. Kates smile would light up the room. They're tremendous students and wonderful people. KATE MCCARTHY MEMORIAL FUND CORP 57 SUSAN ROAD, WEYMOUTH, MA 02190. A teenage girl was killed and three others were seriously injured in a one-car rollover crash Saturday night in Weymouth, Massachusetts. Above, friends grieve at the site. Archbishop Williams High President Dennis M. Duggan Jr. and Principal Michael R. Volonnino said in a joint statement all four students were sophomores. Kate McCarthy is on Facebook. He then realized the SUV that hit it had continued through his yard, striking his and his neighbors cars, a basketball net and fence before coming to a stop next door. May you take comfort in knowing that you have an angel to watch over you now. The three other students, who haven't been identified, were also taken to the same hospital with unknown injuries. WEYMOUTH (CBS) -- Police have charged a 16-year-old Weymouth boy in connection to a crash on Union Street that killed a 15-year-old girl last weekend. I am so sorry. May all the memories that have been made with Kate find you peace during this difficult time. At 1:30 Monday afternoon, the school will hold a prayer service for all students. Our hearts are full of sorrow for this beautiful girl and the family and friends she leaves behindmay the love from your community and the heaven above give you strength to endure this terrible tragedy. several parked vehicles and a tree on Union Street in Weymouth late last night, police said. My heart goes out to all.so very young gone to soon in the. Relatives and friends will gather in the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. on Friday prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Francis Xavier Church, Weymouth at 11 a.m. Burial in Plain Street Cemetery, Braintree. Pieces of the light pole flew into his yard, he said. She had so many friends because she was kind to everyone. She cherished her relationships with her parents, brothers, cousins, grandparents, aunts and uncles, her large extended family and many friends. RIP. We all recall her beautiful smile and kind heart. Family, friends and school were Kate's life. Growing up on Amherst Rd in Braintree was as Kenny Kirkland said was the greatest neighborhood to grow up! We want to keep her memory alive. My deepest condolences. Kates smile would light up the room. May your sweet daughter rest in peace. We didn't know Kate or your family though you all have been in our thoughts and prayers. Beloved daughter of Robert G. and Nancy E. (Phalon) McCarthy. But her terrible death touched my heart. Unable to finds words of comfort for your pain. On Wednesday, the McCarthy family issued a statement thanking family, friends, and the community for support and remembering Kate. We hope in time that the grief you feel now will be replaced by the joy of knowing that she lives with Christ. You are in my prayers. Kate's family strongly suggests that, in lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Kate McCarthy Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Weymouth Bank, 51 Columbian Street, South Weymouth, MA 02190. Kate always enjoyed going to school. Such a horrible tragedy and even though I do not know this family, they have been in my thoughts and prayers and will continue to be. She was so pretty, Maggie, 16, said. Kate died on April 9, 2016 in a car accident. A basketball hoop, seen in the background, was also knocked down. Facebook. I hope it helped. Relatives and friends will gather in the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. on Friday, April 15, prior to the funeral Mass in St. Francis Xavier Church, Weymouth at 11 a.m. Burial in Plain Street Cemetery, Braintree. Ways to honor Kate McCarthy's life and legacy. My God wrap His loving arms around you all during this difficult time. One mark was in front of the porch steps and the other was on the other side of his driveway, in between his and Rodriguezs house. Rodriguez, an EMT who was present at the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings and worked on youngest bombing victim Martin Richard, said he was sleeping Saturday night when he heard a crash outside and rushed to help. My son went to saint Francis Xavier with Kate and he was heartbroken when be heard what has happened to her. As of Sunday evening, their conditions and identities were not known. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Thursday 3-8 p.m. in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home South Weymouth at 809 Main Street (Rte 18 opp. With sincere hopes that you may draw strength and courage from one another and your friends. I'm so thankful my husband and I . If Kate was your friend, you knew you had a friend forever, he said. On Sunday morning, Steve Rodriguez was cleaning up the damage the SUV did to his front lawn and car. Earlier in the day, at the crash site near 583 Union St., friends of McCarthy and her family laid flowers near the light pole, which had been quickly repaired. We extend our deepest sympathy to all the families affected by this event, Volonnino said. Two passengers were thrown from the vehicle. There are no words to help ease your burden or sense of loss, and for that I am deeply sorry. Loving sister of Connor N. and Liam G. McCarthy. I just wanted to say how very sorry I am for your loss, I did not know Kate but have thought about her and her family everyday since. Among those attending the standing-room-only funeral Mass were members of Kates large extended family, including the cousins she loved like brothers and sisters; their many friends; and classmates and teachers from Archbishop Williams High School. Weymouth, MA 02190. Crime & Safety Teen Charged in Fatal Weymouth Crash John Crowley, 17, faces charges related to the death of Weymouth resident and Archbishop Williams High School student Kate McCarthy. "It's surreal. WEYMOUTH A deafening boom rocked the houses near Union Street around 11 Saturday night, when an SUV carrying four teenagers veered off the road, crashing into a utility pole, a parked car, then a nearby tree, according to neighbors and authorities. Rodriguez, who has some emergency medical training, found the other girl identified by authorities as Kate McCarthy suffering from serious head and face trauma. Be thankful for her life and the warmth of her heart. She enjoyed country music and spending time on Cape Cod with family and friends. 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WEYMOUTH Kate McCarthy was upbeat, well-liked and had a beautiful smile, classmates and friends of the 15-year-old Weymouth girl said Sunday. The students asked to not be named because McCarthys family had not commented. It's a great loss," Arch Bishop Williams High President Dennis Duggan told WBZ. A family friend of crash victim Kate McCarthy, who gave his first name as Brian, said she was always happy, smiling. The telephone pole, struck by the SUV, was replaced Sunday. She was singing, had her hands raised and was smiling. display: none; It was broken up from the bottom. Im just sorry for the parents, OShea said. We ask for prayers for the families of the students involved and for the entire Archbishop Williams community, he said. Kate Phalon McCarthy, of South Weymouth, died by accident on April 9, 2016 at the age of 15. She cherished her relationships with her parents,. By Sunday evening flowers and balloons were left at the accident site on Union Street. A teenage girl is dead and several others are injured after a car crash Saturday night in Weymouth. Kate was a beautiful ray of sunshine in everyone she touched. All rights reserved. RELATED:Grandmother dies after car accident with school bus in Westborough McCarthy was killed and three other teens. Rest in peace. Nancy and family, I'm so sorry for the loss of your daughter Kate. There were about 5-6 at the site. Loving sister of Connor N. and Liam G. McCarthy. Reporter Liam Hofmeister contributed to this report. Its going to be a process, where theres going to be a lot of prayer a lot of coming together, Dr. Michael Volonnino, principal of Archbishop Williams High School said to Fox 25. They hit the light post in front of my home, he said in telephone interview. Wed 9am - 8 pm. "She was blessed with beauty bothinside and out. Staff photo by Faith Ninivaggi. $38,642. My heart goes out to all who knew this beautiful young woman. I know it's been a couple if years. Hug everybody you love, and tell them I love you. As Kate wrote in her eighth grade yearbook, Dont count the days. McCarthy was killed and three other teens were injured Saturday night when the SUV they were riding in struck a utility pole and several parked cars on Union Street. The four sophomores attend Arch Bishop Williams High School in Braintree. I never knew her but was shocked by the news of her accident and touched by the outpouring of love that she elicited. Thu 9am - 8 pm. Police officers were called to the crash scene on Union Streetaround 11 p.m. Investigators say amale driver lost control of the SUV, smashing into a telephone pole, two parked cars and a tree. Kate Phalon McCarthy, of South Weymouth, died by accident on April 9, 2016 at the age of 15. A teenage girl is dead and several others are injured after a car crash Saturday night in Weymouth. The 15-year-old girl killed in the crash was identified Sunday as Kate McCarthy of Weymouth. Weve always had a problem with people tearing down this street, said Lynne McGrath, who lives near the crash scene. All four people who were in the car were taken to South Shore Hospital, where the teenager was pronounced dead. The amazing outpouring of love from this community hopefully will help to ease your pain. Its crazy, he said. Its going to be a process, where theres going to be a lot of prayer a lot of coming together, Dr. Michael Volonnino, principal of Archbishop Williams High School said to Fox 25. Mon 9am - 8 pm. Sincerely, Joan. Waller, 51, said she called 911 when she looked outside and saw the damaged SUV. WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Kim Tunnicliffe reports, First published on April 10, 2016 / 11:59 PM. It just was like what the hell just happened? So very, very sorry. On Sunday, grief counselors were on hand and will be available the rest of the week. . May you find comfort and peace in the love you have for each other. I was taken back by the amount of white butterfly's all around her site! Both my children attend Archbishop Williams HS and knew Kate well. 27, 2016. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. The teen who lost her life played varsity lacrosse and volleyball and also ran track and field. Its a tragedy.. My prayers are with Kate's Family and friends.Taking far too soon.God has a beautiful angel. Lynne McGrath, Rodriguezs neighbor, said she was up watching the news on television when she heard an engine revving and a vehicle speeding past her home. Kate McCarthy of Weymouth, who died in the crash, was a sophomore at Archbishop Williams High School in Braintree. Yesterday, I was cleaning out a drawer in my desk and came across a picture of your Kate during a Mass. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Again I am so sorry for your loss Bob and Nancy, We are so terribly sorry for your loss. $70,580. Off-duty firefighter Steve Rodriguez, who happened to live near the crash, was one of the first to respond to the scene, WCVB reported. We will keep you in our prayers. employees n/a We have come together to support our students as they begin the process of grieving the loss of a classmate and friend, Duggan and Volonnino said. Please take comfort with those who both grieve with you and love you. God bless your family. Grief counselors were available Sunday at the school and will remain available as needed throughout the week, Volonnino said. RELATED:WeymouthOUI suspect arraigned at hospital, held without bail She attended Hamilton and St. Francis Xavier Schools in Weymouth. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss. Kate McCarthy, 15, of Weymouth, was pronounced dead after a crash that sent four people to the hospital. The boys were less seriously injured, Rodriguez said. God bless. Gibbstown, NJ, United States. They hit the light post in front of my home, said Adalberto Rodriguez, a Boston firefighter who lives near the crash scene. He called the police immediately after seeing the girls, and officers arrived within five minutes. High school mourns 15-year-old killed in weekend crash Follow Weymouth News on Twitter @WeymouthPaper. Family, friends and school were Kates life. Log In or Create new account I sent it along to you in the hopes that it will give you some peace and comfort. 2,648 likes. Kate and her dear family and friends are in my prayers. The amount of people that shared your grief at both the wake and beautiful funeral service today hopefully will help ease your pain. Family members, friends, and schoolmates filled St. Francis Xavier church to say farewell to the 15-year-old girl who died April 9 in a car accident. Our heart breaks for all. Our deepest thoughts of sympathy & prayers of love & strength are with you all during this very sad time. My deepest sympathies to all who knew and loved Kate, especially her parents. May God hold you in the palm of his hand. 2016 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Simply saw the news about this sweet girl and my heart broke. They declined to comment on the crash. Currently, she was a sophomore at Archbishop Williams High School in Braintree where she excelled at academics and athletics, playing varsity volleyball, lacrosse, and track. '", Weymouth teen Cameron Dean says the female who passed was truly an amazing girl always happy #wbz pic.twitter.com/L97H1lQIX1. In 2014, Rodriguez was awarded the fire departments Edward H. Hommel, M.D. A bright light has gone out in our world - many lives are shattered. (McCarthy family) On Wednesday, the McCarthy family issued a statement. God Bless you all. May Christ cradle her soul in his arms and God bless her forever. ", Family of Kate McCarthy, 15-year-killed in weekend crash, has released a statement to #WBZ. See reviews, photos, directions, phone numbers and more for Kate Mccarthy Licsw locations in South Weymouth, MA. Nancy & Bob, I am deeply saddened by the loss of your daughter Kate. It was a total wreck. Me and my family send our sincere condolences to you during this incredibly hard time. The teen driver and two other passengers were injured. #Weymouth pic.twitter.com/dcEkGAZs7g. I didn't know Kate but my heart breaks for her family and friends . "Afterwards is when you catch your breath and go, 'What the hell just happened? Kate Phalon McCarthy, of South Weymouth, died by accident on April 9, 2016 at the age of 15. Fly beautiful Angel! Ive been on the job 20 years, and you tend to develop a thick skin, Rodriguez said. i did not know your daughter, but my heart goes out to you and your family, it is tough to lose a child. I can not imagine what your family is going though. "Kate is absolutely amazing at what she does. 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Rodriguez, 50, of Bostons Engine 20 provided aid and comfort to mortally wounded 8-year-old bombing victim Martin Richard and his gravely injured younger sister Jane near the Boston Marathon finish line April 15, 2013. Join Facebook to connect with Kate McCarthy and others you may know. She attended Hamilton and St. Francis Xavier Schools in Weymouth. "Kate was a ray of sunshine and happiness," the family wrote in the statement. Kate Mccarthy Memorial Fund Corporation is a scholarship or financial aid organization in Weymouth, MA whose mission is: Other charitable purposes. Name Title See reviews, photos, directions, phone numbers and more for Kate Mccarthy Psychotherapist locations in Weymouth, MA. Please enter valid email address to continue. Find 22 listings related to Kate Mccarthy Licsw in South Weymouth on YP.com. A junior at the Catholic high school, Dean said teachers and guidance counselors were there Sunday providing support for those shaken by the death of their popular classmate. May god bless you all and give you the strength to get through these most difficult days.. . 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No parent should have to bare the pain of the loss of a child. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. He said the emotion of the moment doesn't hit you until later. I have been saying prayers for all of you. You never heard anyone say anything bad about her, said one 17-year-old, adding that it could have been any one of us.. Sheloved the beach and spending time at her familys summer home on Cape Cod. One passenger, Kate McCarthy, 15, of Weymouth, was pronounced dead after the crash. She will be remembered as beautiful, funny, thoughtful and kind. Know that all who loved your beautiful Kate and the love of God will bring you peace. Everyone always wanted to be around her. The Kate Phalon McCarthy Memorial Fund has been created to reflect the way Kate lived: loving, kind, caring and generous. Kate was a sophomore at Archbishop Williams High School in Braintree, where she played varsity volleyball, lacrosse, and ran track. She had an infectious laugh and a smile that would light up a room. I did not know her but can't even begin to imagine how you feel. My heart breaks for you. Loving niece of Gayle and Dan OConnell; Bill and Daphne Phalon; Ellen and Mark Phillips; Susan and Sean Flanders; and Laurie and Brian Doherty. Kate- play volleyball everyday in heaven and smile, and show your brothers and mom and dad, that everything will be ok and you are right there with them, everyday. April 10, 2016. You never think someone you saw every day is not going to be there anymore," classmate Cameron Dean said. Administrators have canceled all after-school activities and athletic events for Monday, and grief counselors will remain available throughout the week, the statement said. So. Such a sad tragedy. Kates brothers shared stories of the little sister who danced, sang, and made funny faces; who could persuade their dad to change the car radio from sports to country music, but went with him to the dump, even in summer; who loved shopping and getting spa treatments with their mom; who loved Cape Cod and family vacations; who gave her brothers advice on fashion and kicked like a mule in kickboxing. Rodriguezs actions mirrored his state-recognized bravery in 2013, when he and other EMTs rushed toward the second explosion during the Boston Marathon bombings and treated several victims, including 8-year-old Martin Richard. ARE YOU A PEOPLE PERSON? David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. It just was like what the hell just happened? Beloved daughter of Robert G. and Nancy E. (Phalon) McCarthy. She will be missed forever and has become one of Gods beautiful angels. Although I do not know your family, as a Mom this broke my heart. The mission of the fund is to support our community through educational and athletic scholarships and programs, as well as causes focused on the well-being and care of veterans and children. It is never easy for Weymouth firefighters to respond to a tragic car accident, but the crash that claimed Kate McCarthy, 15, in April on Union Street was especially difficult for them because . To our brother, Liam, we are here for you and you're in our prayers. I then looked and saw silk butterfly's in an arrangement. God "has" taken her to heaven to be by his side. One of the girls, Maggie Long, said McCarthy had a big personality and a beautiful smile. At McCarthys family home in South Weymouth, where dozens of relatives and friends gathered in the afternoon, men could be seen hugging outside and several young teenagers arrived carrying flowers and cards. The driver of the SUV originally faced misdemeanor charges but a grand jury handed down a manslaughter indictment last month,the Patriot Ledger reported. She cherished her relationships with her parents, brothers, cousins, grandparents, aunts and uncles, her large extended family and many friends. Kate Phalon McCarthy of South Weymouth, died by accident on April 9, 2016 at the age of 15. Stay up-to-date with important news developments, delivered right to your inbox. All four passengers were taken to South Shore Hospital where one of them, later identified as 15-year-old Kate McCarthy, died from her injuries. I needed to go to her grave today to say a prayer for her and your family. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. "We ask for prayers for the families of the students involved and for the entire Archbishop Williams community.". They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. WEYMOUTH - Kate McCarthy was upbeat, well-liked and had a beautiful smile, classmates and friends of the 15-year-old Weymouth girl said Sunday. Cameron Dean, 16, a . My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. You assess it quick and get in there, Rodriguez told WCVB. I do not know your family, but just heard of your tragic loss. Its a shame. Each of us is a better person for who Kate was and is., To the family, he said, Kate is who she is because of you, because of your loving and sacrificing and giving, without counting the costthe way Kate lived and gave of herself without counting the cost., Father Wyndham told the story of another student at school who was sitting alone, feeling left out, until Kate came over and said, How are you?, She reached out to make that student feel loved and important, in Kates eyes and in her own, he said. 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