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Harold Carlson Obituary
March 3, 1963 - Nov. 5, 2008
Harold James "Hal" Carlson, 45, of Sarasota, formerly of Westbury, N.Y., died Nov. 5, 2008.
A memorial Mass will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Incarnation Catholic Church, Sarasota. National Cremation Society and Memorial Center, Sarasota, is handling arrangements.
Survivors include his mother, Joan, of Sarasota; children, Cristopher of Orlando, and Jennifer of Sarasota; their mother, Joylnn Jones, of Sarasota; and a brother, Bruce, of Massapequa, N.Y.;
an aunt Dorothy Carlson; sisters-in-law, Maryellen Carlson and Dr. Anni McLaughlin; and nephews and nieces, Sean, Tara, Charissa, Ryland and Charielle.
Harold was a graduate of West Point Military Academy and was a captain in the U.S. Army. He was a sales representative with Johnson & Johnson Co.
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Ryland
August 26, 2022
Thoughts are with him all the time.
Even more to his mother these days considering I live on a Joan Ave now.
Miss you Uncle Hal
Ty Stark
November 25, 2008
PLease accept my condolences. I am very saddened to hear of Hal's passing. I had the priviledge to room with Hal as a Frog and visiting your home was one of the highlights of my time at West Point. I will continue to think of him everytime I hear "Born in the USA" or any John Lenon song.
Karson Snyder '85
November 23, 2008
I'm very sad to hear of Hal's passing but am sure that he will live on in the loving memories of his friends and family. My deepest sympathies to a family that has lost a great man. Grip hands....
Steve Antoch
November 21, 2008
I'm very sad to hear of Hal's passing. He was a great guy and he will be missed.
Steve F4 '86
Wendy Pitstick
November 20, 2008
Dear Joy, Christopher & Jennifer:
We are very sorry to hear about your loss. This is a most difficult time, as we know. Our love and prayers are with you.
Fondly, The Pitstick Family: John, Wendy, Tori & Jack
Paul Greenhouse
November 18, 2008
I was deeply saddened to hear of Hal's passing. May God bless all of you in this time of mourning and welcome Hal into His heavenly kingdom this day.
Paul Greenhouse '85
Co. E-1
Paul Nasi
November 18, 2008
My deepest condolances to Hal's family. I share your loss. I was a classmate of Hal's and got to know him well some 26 years ago during our second summer there. His offbeat sense of humor kept us all laughing and I am honored to have served with him.
Tom Feir
November 17, 2008
Our world has lost a very special man in the person of Hal Carlson - a truly loving, compassionate father; and kindred spirit. Hal I'll never forget our many West Point adventures and your family's wonderful generosity. 'Til we meet again my friend ... be though at peace.
Tom Lewis
November 17, 2008
Hal, "Grip hands, thou it be from the shadows." The Class of 1985 will miss you until our journeys on Earth are also done. "Well done, be thou at peace." For Excellence We Strive.
Kurt Davidson
November 17, 2008
Dear Joy, Christopher and Jennifer,
I am stunned and saddened to hear of your loss and Hal's passing. I pray that our Lord will bring you comfort and be with you in a special way.
I knew Hal from our days as classmates at the Academy, and I am richer for knowing him. Please accept my condolences and know that my prayers are with you.
Kurt Davidson
Derric Abrecht
November 17, 2008
Joy and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Hal's passing. He was a wonderful person. You are in our prayers.
Derric, Marcey, Evan, & Blake Abrecht
Tony Emmi
November 17, 2008
Please accept my condolences. I am deeply saddened by Hal's passing. I am a classmate of Hal's from West Point. I remember him as a warm and funny guy who was great to be around especially during that difficult time of our lives. My prayers go out to your family.
Greg Hadjis
November 17, 2008
Joy & Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. Hal was a special friend and a roommate of mine at West Point. His love of life was unparalleled an he always brought a smile to everyone he encountered. May God Bless you,
Sam Piper
November 17, 2008
All of Hal's West Point company mates are deeply saddened to hear of Hal's passing. We each have many cherished memories from our days at West Point, and it seems like just yesterday that we were helping each other to graduate. You and your family are in our prayers.
Mark Johnson
November 17, 2008
Hal became a very good friend to all of us at Camp Buckner for our Cadet Summer Field Training. He was always a glimmer of inspiration and a friendly voice, even during the toughest of times. I lost track of Hal after graduation, that is a sincere regret. Please accept my condolences, and know that Hal and all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carolyn Russo
November 10, 2008
Dear Joy, Chris and Jennifer,
We just learned of Hal's passing. Our deepest sympathy are with you at this time. Please know that Hal and all of you are in our prayers. He will be immensely missed .
God Bless you,
Scott, Carolyn, Danielle, Mallory, Matthew Russo and Erik Dorr
Abrams Center For Women
November 10, 2008
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Hal will be missed by us...he was the most unique and special rep that came into our office.
Jen Leppien
November 8, 2008
Hal will be remembered by all of the lives that he touched. God bless your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. You will always be Ortho man!
George Korol
November 7, 2008
Hal Carlson was a respected man who loved Joy, Chris, and Jennifer immensely. He always brought laughter and joy to those lucky enough to have known and worked with him. His consumate professionalism sprinkled with a unique wittiness caused many outbursts of laughter during the most challenging discussions. Hal will be missed but there is comfort knowing he is forever loved and at Peace. God Bless.
Ty Evans
November 7, 2008
Hal was a man who loved his God, his family and his country. Like what has been mentioned before me, he was the one everyone truly enjoyed being around and listening to. Some of the best times I ever had in my professional career were with Hal.
As his wife and children you should know that he deeply loved you and constantly spoke of you.
Yesterday was a truly sad day for those who knew him and loved him. Through our sadness we had joy knowing of his eternal destination and the many times of laughter he brought us all.
Michael Beall
November 7, 2008
Christopher and Jennifer, I was so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. We last spoke in early September and reminissed about his Army life, both of you who he was so proud of, his career with J&J and his Catholic faith. Just like several of my J&J peers have mentioned, Hal was the consummate professional and had a tremendous sense of humor that was appreciated by all.
Steve Waite
November 7, 2008
I was so sorry to hear that Hal passed away. I served with him as one of three Hospital Representatives in TN thoughout 1998. Hal was a consummate professional at all times, but nonetheless kept us laughing frequently with his unique sense of humor! As a fellow veteran of military service and veteran of more than a decade with Johnson & Johnson, Hal will be sincerely missed.
Donna frost
November 7, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Patrick Waldron
November 7, 2008
I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our beloved colleague at Ortho-McNeil, Inc. (J&J). Hal was the consummate professional and a legend among his friends and associates. My condolences to all of you. I am sorry for your loss.
Laurence Johnson
November 7, 2008
My Heart breaks for your loss... A good man will be truly missed.
Swor Women's Care
November 7, 2008
Our deepest condolences.
Swor Women's Care
Deidra Dempsey
November 7, 2008
Joy and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
With sympathy,
Deidra, Nathan & Ian
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