Saratoga Springs, NY - Stephen M. McCarthy, Sr. passed away Friday, March 6, 2015 at Saratoga Hospital. He was 84. Stephen was born on Dec. 22, 1930 in Saratoga Springs, son of the late Michael and Elena (Etes) McCarthy. He was a lifelong resident of Saratoga and a member of the Church of St. Peter and ITAM Club. Stephen worked in maintenance for 10 years with the railroad company, for International Paper for 23 years as a machine operator and then as a crossing guard at Lake Ave. School for 12 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and going to the racino. His greatest joy was his family and spending time with them. In addition to his parents, Stephen is predeceased by his siblings Mary McCarthy, Michael, James and Anthony McCarthy and Katherine Barney. Survivors include his sons, Stephen Jr. and Rick McCarthy, both of Saratoga Springs; his daughter Karen (Jeff) Stangler of Rock Hill, SC; granddaughters Gina McCarthy and Tara Stangler; sister Angeline Izzo and brother Joseph McCarthy. Relatives and friends may call from 10 to 11am Friday, March 13, 2015 at the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11am. Burial will be in the family plot at St. Peter's Cemetery, West Ave. Donations may be made in Stephen's memory to Catholic Charities, 142 Regent St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.