Obituary of Jay McCarty

Jay McCarty, 77, of Glenville, went home to be with the Lord May 14, 2016. Jay was born Edgar Jay McCarty on June 3, 1938 in Albany, Indiana. He was one of four children to the late Russell and Frieda McCarty. After attending public schools in Indianapolis, IN, Jay graduated Indiana University. He began working at GE in 1957 for GE Major Appliances, GE Credit, and then the GE Business Training Program and Corporate Audit Staff. During his career he held a number of financial positions, including, but, not limited to Manager-Financial Services Operation Accounting Operations reporting to GE Corporate, serving Power Systems and Corporate Accounting Activities in Schenectady, NY. For several more years, after retiring in 1993, Jay continued as a GE Consultant in California and Leeds, England. He was a member of GE Elfun Society, GE Quarter Century Club, and the Edison Club. Jay was predeceased by his wife Laura Sue (2009), brothers, Bob and Gerry; and sister, Mary Jane. He is survived by sons Ronald and Andrew and daughter Jill Bradshaw. He leaves behind seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Calling hours at the Glenville Funeral Home will be held Thursday, May 19th from 11:30-1 PM. A memorial service will follow at 1 pm with Rev. Dr. John Califano, officiating. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations have been suggested in Jay's name to APF, 53 Maple Avenue, Scotia, NY 12302. Condolences may be expressed at GlenvilleFuneralHome.com