Obituary of Richard Eugene McCarron

Richard “Rick” Eugene McCarron, 50, of West Windsor, NJ, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, with his beloved family by his side.  

Rick was born in Trenton, NJ and was a graduate of Northern Burlington Regional High School and Rider College.  Before his retirement he was employed by the New Jersey State Parole Board, Division of Parole. During his time with Parole, he earned the Meghan’s Law Support Award.

Rick was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He was a well-respected coach adored by his children and others on baseball and softball Little League and travel teams. He was a passionate Philadelphia Eagles Fan and reveled in their 2018 Superbowl Championship win for days. He loved all genres of music, especially The Beatles.  Rick loved travelling the world with his family.  He was proud of his Irish heritage and enjoyed celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day, his beloved Mother’s birthday. He adored his faithful dogs, Bella and Finn. Rick was an avid reader and a quick-witted joke teller who loved to make people smile.  

Predeceased by his parents, Patricia T. (Seifritz) and Richard Murphy McCarron; he is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Patricia (Juricic) McCarron; his children, Kaleigh Erin and Owen Marcel McCarron; his sisters and their husbands, Kelly McCarron-Schwing (Buzz), Jacquelyn Massina (George) and Cheryl Petrow (Jeff); and several beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Saint David the King R.C. Church, 1 New Village Road, West Windsor, NJ.  For those desiring to join us via livestream please visit www.stdavidtheking.com and selecting the livestream icon.

Interment will follow at Holy Cross Burial Park in South Brunswick, NJ. 

Visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, May 14, 2021, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Simplicity Funeral and Cremation Services at Glackin Chapel, 136 Morrison Ave., Hightstown, NJ.

Due to funeral restrictions, the staff of Simplicity Funeral and Cremation Services at Glackin Chapel respectfully requests all funeral attendees wear a face covering during all services for Rick. We appreciate your cooperation.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Rick’s memory to the American Heart Association by visiting In Memory Of at inmemof.org.