Douglas Alan McCario
August 19, 1954 ~ November 7, 2020
Douglas Alan McCario, 66, of Virginia City, NV, formerly of Panama, passed away unexpectedly at 5:40 a.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at his residence.
Doug was born August 19, 1954 in Hillsboro, the son of Pete and Helen Louise (Hawk) McCario. He married Sharon Haas in 1988, and she survives him.
Doug graduated from Hillsboro High School, and proudly served our country in the United States Navy. He retired after 20 years of service as an Aviation Electrician. Doug was the town handyman of Virginia City, helping many of the local businesses and families with various repairs. He spent the last three years traveling and showing his 1964 Pontiac GTO, for which he won many awards.
Doug was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John Howard “Howie” McCario and David McCario; and sisters, Saundra Jo Voyles, Ramona K. McCario, and Phyllis Ruggles.
Doug is also survived by his son, Joshua McCario of Coffeen; Sharon’s daughters, Karen (husband, David) Clark, and Regan (husband, Charlie) Coleman, both of Greenville; siblings, Joe (wife, Naomi “Sis”) McCario of Panama, Gene (wife, Carol) McCario of Panama, Martha Schumacher of Lincoln, Donnie (wife, Cheryl) McCario of Panama, Ronnie (wife, Lisa) McCario of Panama, Mike McCario of Donnellson, Paul (wife, Ana) McCario of Panama, Kathy (husband, David) Gillis of Brownsville, TX, Lola Baum of Donnellson, Nancy Snow of Staunton, and Danny (wife, Annette) McCario of Reno, NV; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation: The family will receive guests from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Home, 117 Walnut Street, Panama, IL 62077. In keeping with CDC guidelines, social distancing will be required, and the wearing of masks is recommended.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to offer condolences to the family.
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So sorry for your loss. You ARE in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary (Sparlin) Green
Sharon and family- thinking of you at this time of loss with deepest sympathy. Hold the special memories and each other close. Cari ( Chappel) Outman
In a lot of ways, Doug helped raise me, along with Sharon and Grandma and Grandpa Haas. Josh and I spent countless hours playing in the trees around their house, playing with toy army men, and riding our bikes all over Greenville. Doug, Josh, and I rode three deep to school for years in “Ole Blue.” We wrestled on the floor in the living room until everyone was exhausted, and Sharon just watched and laughed. When we got older, we hunted each other in the woods near their house with paintballs, along with my dad, also named Doug.
When Sharon was out of town, Doug made spaghetti for us. I could never tell if that was his specialty or just the only thing he knew how to make. Either way, it was appreciated. Josh and I camped at the rod and gun club for years and fished with Doug, his brothers, and Grandpa Haas.
Those are all great memories with a decent man and his wonderful family. I hope this message finds you all well and I regret that I will not be able to visit with you due to a work scheduling conflict. Please accept my gift in memory of Doug. I will hold his memory, and the wonderful memories I have with your family, forever.
Adam and Monique (Williams) Stroud
I am so sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. It is a real shock. Doug and I worked together many years at Carlisle and he was truly a hard working and exceptional mechanic and electrician and a heck of a nice guy. He will be missed. Rest in peace my friend.
I’m sorry for your Loss. All the family is in my Thoughts and Prayers..
May fond memories of your father/Grandfather bring you comfort during this hard time in your life. Hold on to all those memories.
My deepest sympathy at this sad time.