John F. McCarthy, Jr., 83, of Freehold passed away on June 16, 2022 at Bartley Manor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Jackson township. He was born in Neptune Township and was a lifelong Freehold resident. He served in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1965 and was a member of American Legion Post No. 54, Freehold. John was plant manager for M & Q Plastics, Freehold. He was later employed at Cream Ridge Golf Club. He is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Irene and Jack Welsh; and several cousins. Private arrangements were under the direction of the Higgins Memorial Home, Freehold.