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John Patrick McCarthy

July 15, 1971 — January 31, 2026

West Des Moines

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John Patrick McCarthy, 54, of West Des Moines, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the EveryStep Kavanagh House in Des Moines, Iowa.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home in Urbandale. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Ss. John & Paul Catholic Church in Altoona. Burial will be held at the Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.caldwellparrish.com.

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Visitation

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

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Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory Urbandale

8201 Hickman Rd
Urbandale, IA 50322

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Rosary

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

7:00 - 7:15 pm (Central time)

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Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory

8201 Hickman Rd
Urbandale, IA 50322

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Mass of Christian Burial

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

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Ss John & Paul Catholic Church

1401 1st Ave S
Altoona, IA 50009

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