Brian D. McCarthy Schlarship fundraisers

In case you missed it, there was a letter in the newspaper Monday from the family of Brian D. McCarthy, written by his father, George “Skip” McCarthy. Here it is:

Support appreciated
Editor: About two weeks ago our son Brian was tragically killed in a motor vehicle accident. While each day seems even more difficult to deal with than the day before, the support and love shown to us by people both within the Wallingford community and beyond has enabled us to get through this most trying time.
There are no words we could use that would ever accurately reflect the feelings we have towards all the people who have spent their time and energy to support both myself and my family.
All we can do is to tell each and every one of you how much you’ve meant to us — and that we love all of you.
On behalf of the McCarthy family, GEORGE MCCARTHY, WALLINGFORD


I also wanted to mention an upcoming event that will raise money for the Brian D. McCarthy basketball scholarship and give everyone a chance to participate in Brian’s favorite sport, basketball. The First Annual Brian D. McCarthy Scholarship Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Wallingford Family YMCA, 81 S. Elm St. It’s a 3 on 3 tournament. All ages are welcome. Teams of up to 5 people. $15 minimum donation. Sign up forms are available at the YMCA. For further information, contact Margaret Girard at mgirard23@gmail.com or Brian’s older brother, Mike McCarthy, at 203-631-0042.


Brendan Cei, a basketball teammate of Brian’s, tells me there is a pasta dinner on Thursday, June 4, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Lyman Hall. All proceeds will benefit the McCarthy scholarship fund. The food is being prepared by Lyman Hall’s culinary students.

I’m planning to be at both events. Hope to see you all there.