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Paul Carnegie Obituary
Age 53, of Elmira, died very unexpectedly, on Wednesday, September 24, 2008. Paul was born August 15, 1955, a son of Mary Rossi Carnegie and the late Edward J. Carnegie. In addition to his mother Paul is survived by his daughter, Victoria Carnegie; granddaughter, Alena Carnegie both of Washington PA; sisters and brothers-in-law, Marianne Carnegie of Charleston, SC, with her sons, Jonathan and Michael; Christine and Robert Formeck of Charlotte, NC, with children, Rob, Dan, and Nicole; Patty and Fred Dales of Columbia, SC with son Christopher; brother and sister-in-law, E. James and Joy Carnegie of Elmira, with children, Josh, Trisha, and Sean; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Paul was an avid drummer, playing in several local country bands. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts., on Sunday, September 28, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 4:15 p.m. Donations in Paul's memory may be directed to Meals On Wheels, 150 Fox Street, Elmira, NY 14901.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Carnegie
Angie Coletta (Donnie Howard's sister)
October 24, 2008
To the Carnegie Family~ I am sad to hear of Paul's passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
elizabeth greene
September 30, 2008
Remember
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation
Impala Little Messick
September 29, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
none none
September 29, 2008
he will be miss i seenhis family he is right .. paul u be missed dearly god bless you
Hazel Burlew
September 28, 2008
To all of Paul's family,
I knew Paul from music jams at a friend's. He was a fantastic drummer and a great friend.The last time I saw him was in McDonald's one day about a year ago. I was shocked and saddened to read of his death. He will be truly missed.
alice cook
September 27, 2008
alice cook was a friend off paul and god bless you all iam very for is lose
alice cook
September 27, 2008
alice cook was a frind off paul and god bless you all iam very for is lose
chris julie campbell grunert
September 27, 2008
To the family of Paul Carnegie--- We both knew Paul, he was a real nice man. He will be greatly missed. He will be in our prayer's May God Bless u all Chris, Julie
jillian meeks
September 27, 2008
Paul was my father even though I never got to be a part of his life I will remember him.
mr & mrs michael &elizabeth shilt
September 27, 2008
PAUL WAS A GREAT friend an father
he will be missed dearly ... he is 1 of god"s angel now ... god bless you paul
Elva Little
September 27, 2008
Victoria, your dad was a very special man,kind in spirit, loved music, he played at alot of our get togathers
rose seymour
September 27, 2008
you will be missed by me and others you were a good friend and a good father youll b remenbered always
rose seymour
rose seymkour
September 27, 2008
im sorry for your family you were a good man you will be missed by your friends and others i will miss you alot
Matt Nagle
September 27, 2008
I am shocked at this news. I remember Paul as a very upbeat and friendly guy. In jogging my memory of him we always had great conversation. To my friend Crissie - I am sorry for your family's loss at this time. God Bless
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