Daniel John McCarthy III, beloved son of the late Daniel John McCarthy Jr. and Georgia Sullivan McCarthy. Beloved husband of Sally (Heidkamp). Loving Father of Dawn, Kelly (Ralph) McCarthy Milito, Patti McCarthy Slojkowski (Steve), Colleen (Aidan) McCarthy O'Toole and the late Daniel John IV "Danny". Cherished "Papa Dan" to Megan, Raphi, Michael & Daniela Milito, Georgia & Patrick Slojkowski, Sally & Molly O'Toole.  Loving brother of Patti McCarthy.  Dan was delighted and honored to be "Uncle Dan" to all of the Heidkamp's & Weber's, including the late Rich Weber and Paul Heidkamp, and the growing families of the Carson's, Mahoney's, Godfrey's, Joya's, Jettner's, Maguire's, Midlowski's, Ramirez, Reyes, Schultz, Skully's & Taft's. He treasured his friendship with Tim & Pat Joyce. The wind will be at his back as he sails his Irish Mist to see Danny. In lieu of flowers, donations to Misericordia or Cure SMA would be appreciated: www.Misericordia.com or www.cureSMA.org. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy., Park Ridge  on Sunday from 3 to 8 p.m. Funeral Monday, 9:30 a.m. to Our Lady of Ransom Church. Mass at 10:00 a.m.  Interment All Saints Cemetery.  For info (847) 685-1002 – www.cooneyfuneralhome.com.