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Kevin McCarthy Obituary
Jul 2, 1967 - Sep 11, 2023
Sandusky
Kevin J. "Big Kev" McCarthy, 56, of Sandusky, left this Earth on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, to be reunited with his loved ones in Heaven.
He was born July 2, 1967, in Sandusky, to James and Mary Lou (Lance) McCarthy. Kevin was a lifelong resident of the Sandusky area.
Kevin attended Sandusky High School and had a career in welding at Stein, Sandusky. While employed there, he earned several certificates in welding, lathing, and fabricating. Big Kev was best known for his presence in numerous local bars and nightclubs, where he specialized in security. Kevin was a true car enthusiast, surrounding himself with all things car related. Kevin also had a passion for tattoos. Big Kev loved people. He had a huge personality to match his stature. His sense of humor was one of his most noteworthy qualities. Above all else, Kevin loved his children and grandchildren. Health battles robbed him of spending time with those he loved the most.
Left to keep his memory alive are his son, Joshua (Brianna) McCarthy of Findlay; daughter, Hilary McCarthy of Sandusky; seven grandchildren, Jace McCarthy, Amarena McCarthy, Olivia Hernandez, Zaiden, Zachariah, and Zander Rowe, and Samiyah Terrell; two brothers, Dale McCarthy of Sandusky and Robert McCarthy of Virginia Beach; niece, Amber McCarthy; nephew, Brett McCarthy; bonus family, Linda McCarthy, Rex (Melanie) Melson, and Jay (Julie) Melson; lifelong friends, Bobby Aceto, David Biemler, Keith McKinley, Steve Martin, and Brenda Canter; and a multitude of friends that would be impossible to list.
Kevin was preceded in death by his parents; son, David Lee in infancy; and nephew, Dale McCarthy in 2018.
Cremation will take place. Services will be announced at a later date.
Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, 2001 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, is handling arrangements.
Those wishing to contribute to Kevin's memory may do so to the funeral home to help offset the cost of services.
Condolences may be shared online at toftfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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6 Entries
TJ
October 4, 2023
Hell of a baseball player also! RIP Kev!
Laura Greene
September 21, 2023
Ron Greene niece Lori I will miss u kev ur in a better place now I just seen and talked to you now long ago
Kim
September 15, 2023
you truly will be missed Big Kev, you were like a big brother growing up and a great friend to many. RIP
Tonia
September 15, 2023
Loved his crazy nicknames I would get everytime he called me or I called him ( Akers of land) R.I.H.
TONIA
September 15, 2023
R.I.P. IM GOING TO MISS HEARING MY NICKNAME AKERS OF LAND IM GOING TO MISS OUR LATE NITE PHONE CALL EVERYNITE LOVE YOU R.P.H
Leon
September 13, 2023
R.I.P Buddy.
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