Paul Gregory McCarthy, 82, of Severna Park, Maryland, passed away July 1st peacefully at home. Paul was born on February 6, 1943.

Paul grew up in Silver Spring and went to Catholic School. He attended Sherwood High School and joined the Army in 1962. He graduated from University of Maine with a Masters degree in history and psychology.

He met his loving wife June Francis McCarthy in 1972 and they were married 6 months later. They have been married 52 wonderful years. They moved to Severna Park together in 1984. His legacy is lived through his son Shane Patrick Paul McCarthy (37).

Paul taught history at Laurel High school for grades 9th-11th, where he was also the baseball coach. He was a member of Maryland Ski Club and belonged to the American Legion. Paul was a huge Elvis fan, he would always sing when Elvis came on the radio. He was an avid Orioles, Ravens, and Notre Dame fan.

As Paul would always say… Blue and Gold Go Irish!

Family and friends may visit on Thursday July 10, 2025 from 2:00pm-4:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm at Barranco Severna Park Funeral Home & Cremation Care, P.A. 495 Ritchie hwy Severna Park, MD 21146. Services will be held on Friday July 11, 2025 at 12:00pm in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment at MD Veterans cemetery at a later date.