Chief Joseph F. McCarthy, Jr. died suddenly on November 5, 2011 at the age of 50. Joe was a life active member of Hope Hose Company No.1of the Tarrytown Fire Department. Over the years Joe served in practically every role within the Department. He was Fire Chief, Assistant Chief, Deputy Chief, Warden, Department Chaplin and Department IT Officer. Within Hope Hose Company Joe served as Captain, Lieutenant, Chief Driver and Assistant Chief Driver. He was a member of the Tarrytown Chiefs Association and a member of the Westchester County Parade Judges Association.

Joe also volunteered his time at numerous other roles in the community, including Transfiguration Church where he served as a Eucharistic Minister and an Usher, at Make-A-Wish Foundation and organizing the annual free Tarrytown Lakes Fishing Derby.

Joe will be sadly missed.