Hello friends,
I just found out about Patrick's passing from a friend but without any Internet information for me to verify it, so I looked around and asked.
"One of our friends sent response to my query at the
macrocf : Macrobiotic Foundation - Central Florida :
that included this from the
Macrobiotic Guide Newsletter:
"We received last week the sad news of the death
of an inspiring and much loved teacher Patrick McCarty.
It is with great sadness that I bring you this news. On Friday, January 18, at 5:30 pm,
Patrick McCarty ( founder of the
International Macrobiotic Shiatsu Society )
made his transition from this Earth. Fortunately, it was a very peaceful and quiet passing.
I know that Patrick meant a lot to many of you. We all know how many lives he touched during a life that was
far too short. With love and gratitude, V- and K- (Patrick's partner and son)"
Another sent a response with a newspaper clipping that read (omitting private details):
"Patrick's obituary is attached. V- had a beautiful service for him at an outdoor amphitheater at one of his favorite gardens here in Winter Park - Several of us got to visit with him as he was passing and sit with him - it was an honor. His service was amazing - If you need any additional info you can email me at specuch at mac.com :
McCarty, Patrick, On January 18, surrounded by family and friends, Patrick McCarty, Age 60, peacefully left this earth. Patrick was a Beacon of Light to many, both in the U.S. and abroad. One of the world's premier teachers of alternative health modalities, Patrick leaves a legacy of knowledge and love to all those who knew him. He was a noted author and mentor to countless students and clients. Patrick was a loving husband and father and is survived by his wife, V- and Son, K-, age 8. A Memorial service will be held on Thursday January 24 at 2PM at Mead Gardens, 1300 S. Denning Dr. Winter Park, FL 32789, (407) 262-2049. In lieu of flowers, an educational account is being set up for K-..."
Another remembrance can be found at the
Peninsula Macrobiotic Community.
I stayed with Patrick and his first wife, Meredith (
Healing Cuisine ) at their Eureka, California macrobiotic center twice in the early 1980s and was amazed by his purity and balanced approach to life.
He will be missed!
Thank you, very much.
Bruce Paine
Bruce's Macrobiotic Book Review