- Date Of Birth: March 2, 1941
- Date Of Death: July 23, 2019
- State: Connecticut
Ellen McCarthy, age 78, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on July 23rd at Bridgeport Hospital, where she was surrounded by her family and loving friends. Born in New York City, the daughter of the late William and Catherine Daly, Ellen had been a Fairfield resident since 1975. She received her nursing degree from St. Vincent’s School of Nursing in New York and her BSN from the University of San Francisco. Ellen worked tirelessly as an Oncology Nurse for over 30 years at Bridgeport Hospital until her recent retirement. She was a mentor to nursing students throughout her career, which she considered her vocation, and a beloved colleague and caregiver. She traveled extensively throughout her life, was an avid reader, a passionate decorator, and when at home loved to garden and take long walks.
