POUGHQUAG – Sarah "Sally" Marie McCarthy, 89, an area resident for over 23 years, died peacefully at home after a long illness surrounded by her family on January 12, 2022. Previously she was a resident of Yorktown Heights where she raised her family.

Born in Ossining on August 14, 1932, Sally was the daughter of the late Hugh and Marie (Hallinan) Goley. She had worked as a LPN at St. Joseph's Hospital in Yonkers, Northern Westchester Hospital, Yorktown Pediatrics, the Atria, and various assisted living facilities. On January 23, 1954, she married John P McCarthy the love of her life who predeceased her on February 18, 1998.

Sally enjoyed crocheting, reading and gardening. Her passion was dancing and listening to music. Most of all, she loved her family and cherished the time she spent with them.

She is survived by her children, Kathleen (John) Hufnagel of LaGrangeville, Glenn (Diane) McCarthy of Utica, John F. (Mary Beth) McCarthy of Greenwich, CT, Sally (Joe) Palumbo of Cape Cod, MA, Anne Marie McCarthy (Fiance Lee Carilli) of Brewster, and Mary Beth (Joe) Martorana of Poughquag; her grandchildren, Brian, Shanna (Anthony), Sean, Danielle (Justin), James, Denise (Charlie), Sarah (Paul), Jeremiah, Liam (Sabrina), Mariel (Joe), Sabrina, Olivia (Jason), Shane (Nicole), and Madelyn; her great-grandchildren, Gianna, Anthony, Leo, Sloane, Jack, Charlie, and Luke; and her special friend, John Terceira; Her only surviving sibling, Hugh (Patricia) Goley; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, Sally was also predeceased by her grandson, Kevin John; and her siblings, Helen Thomas and James Goley.

The family would like to thank her live-in aide, Doris Assentawa, for her selfless love, care and dedication and for treating Sally like her own mom over the past 5 years. In addition the family is grateful for the many compassionate aides she had over the last 10 years.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 4-8pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday at 10 am at St. Denis Church, 602 Beekman Road, Hopewell Junction followed by burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Donations may be made in Sally's memory to Alzheimer's Foundation of America, Childrens Brain Tumor Foundation (CBTF.org). or Allianceofhope.org. Please visit her Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.