The Charles Patrick McCarthy Scholarship
Purpose
The Charles Patrick McCarthy Scholarship was created in 2023 to support students in Iona University’s study abroad program in Ireland. (60037)
History
Iona alumnus Dennis McCarthy ’82 and his wife, Angie Metcalf, have made a profound contribution to Iona University by establishing the Charles Patrick McCarthy Scholarship Fund.
This scholarship is dedicated to supporting student experiences in the University’s Study Abroad program in Ireland. Established in memory of Dennis’s late brother, Charles McCarthy, the endowment was started as a way for Charles to have his own Iona legacy and to help students experience the power of an Iona education. The generous endowment embodies the philanthropic support of the McCarthy family, honoring Charles’s memory and legacy.
Charles McCarthy, the third son of proud Irish parents Mary and Charles McCarthy, grew up in Sloatsburg, N.Y. After graduating from Don Bosco Prep, he was eagerly anticipating joining his brother Dennis at Iona University. The day before he was to move to Iona, however, he was involved in a tragic car accident and passed away on October 8, 1981.
The McCarthy family remembers him for his infectious sense of humor and unwavering devotion to those he loved, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew him. Charles's vibrant spirit and love for classic cars and rock music, particularly the Rolling Stones, are fondly cherished memories by his parents, his older brothers Dennis ’82 and James, and his younger sister Noreen, Iona alumna class of 1988.
“My mother remembers Charlie loving all things Irish,” Dennis shares. “Once we heard that Iona was establishing a campus in Ireland, we immediately thought of Charlie. We believe Charlie would have loved Ireland and its people,” the McCarthy family shares.
The Charles Patrick McCarthy Scholarship Fund is a testament to Charles's enduring impact and the love of his family. The legacy will continue to benefit Iona students, offering them the opportunity to explore new learning experiences in Ireland.
