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David Carr Obituary

David R. Carr, Sr. SARATOGA SPRINGS - David R. Carr, Sr., 83, passed away peacefully on Monday (Nov. 18, 2014) after a long illness. Born on Sept. 13, 1931 in Saratoga Hospital, the son of the late W. Rowland and Marion Carr, he grew up on Fifth Avenue in Saratoga Springs and graduated from Saratoga High in 1949. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from St. Lawrence University in 1953 and served in the US Army at Aberdeen, MD from 1953 -56. Upon graduation and discharge from the Army, Dave moved back to Saratoga Springs and married Rosemary D’Andrea, his loving wife of 55 years. Employed as General Manager of Starbuck’s Department Store on Broadway for 17 years, he became President and Owner in 1973. Dave was very active in his community and loved Saratoga Springs. He was an usher and lector at St. Clement’s Church and was a past member of the Parish Council. A member of the Saratoga Springs Lions Club for over 57 years, he was a past president, founding member and past president of the Lions Eye Institute at Albany Medical Center and Vice President of the Sight Conservation Society of Northeastern New York. He received many awards as a Lion, including a Melvin Jones Fellow, the Robert Uplinger Distinguished Service Award and a three-time recipient of the International President’s Award. There is a conference room named in his honor at Albany Medical Center. Dave was a member and past president of the Saratoga Spring Board of Education, past president of the Saratoga YMCA, past president of the United Way, past president of the Downtown Retail Merchants Association and past vice president of the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of the Board of Governors of the Saratoga Springs Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and served as their Keeper of the Shillelagh, an honor which he treasured. When Dave wasn’t serving his community, he could be found on the golf course or walking. He was a Master Gardener and loved the outdoors. His quick wit, infectious smile and trademark sayings will be missed by all who knew him and Dave remains a humble hero. The family would like to extend thanks and appreciation to the dedicated staff of Wesley Health Care Center for their loving care. In a very short time, Dave created heartfelt bonds and inspired his caregivers. Predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Rosemary D’Andrea Carr, survivors include his sister, Marcia Carr of Saratoga Springs; his two children, David R. Carr, Jr. (Donna) of Saratoga Springs and Diane Carr of Kennebunk, ME. The pride and joy of Dave’s life were his five grandchildren, Laura McCullough of Ft. Myers, FL, David McCullough of Kennebunk, ME, Logan Carr of Boston, MA and Tyler and Madison Carr of Saratoga Springs. He is also survived by his loving companion, Nancy Morrissey of Saratoga Springs. Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 7pm Monday, Nov. 24, 2014 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-5373. Members of the Saratoga Lions Club will meet at 4pm at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014 in St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Ave. Burial with military honors will follow at 12 noon at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Saratoga Springs Lions Club Foundation, PO Box 759, Saratoga Springs NY 12866 or visit www.saratogaspringslions.com for online donations. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

Published by The Saratogian from Nov. 21 to Nov. 22, 2014.
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So sorry to hear of Mr. Carr's passing. He and my dad have been friends for more than 45 years and dad will miss that friendship and laughs at Lion lunches. He was a sweet man.

Our condolences,
Mary Lou Doyle and family

Mary Lou Doyle

November 30, 2014

sorry about your loss dave was a super star will be missed

harold schultz

November 27, 2014

To the Carr family,
I would like to convey my sympathy to you on Dave's passing. I met him often when I was visiting his sister-in-law, Louise. He took good care of my friend, Louise.
He did always have that smile and it was a pleasure to have known him.
May his memory be eternal.

Maria Mahar

November 25, 2014

I just want to send my condolences during this difficult time. Losing a loved one is truly one of life's most trying times. I like to read Scriptures like Philippians 4:13 which assures us of the strength God will give us to endure.

KT

November 25, 2014

Diane, Dave---- My families thoughts and prayers are you and all your loved ones. Dave Sr. was a true thoughtful, kind and giving Gentlemen.

Jeff Forbes

November 24, 2014

Thoughts and prayers to your beautiful family! May your sadness soon turn to only loving and happy memories. Much love to you all! The Argentieri Family

November 24, 2014

To the family of Dave Carr Sr.
Please accept my condolences of the passing of such a beautiful man. He was always so kind and loving and never had a bad word to say about anyone or anything. I would see him in the bagel shop morning's and when I left that company, I missed seeing Dave every day. I would see Dave walking out and about and he always remembered me. He will be missed.

Candice Rodriguez Ellis

November 24, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss.

November 24, 2014

My thoughts and prayers to the family. God Bless Mr. Carr.

Jim

James Mangini

November 22, 2014

what a great guy prayers are with the family

tony licata

November 21, 2014

Sincere condolence to the family of David Carr Sr. He will be greatly missed by his fellow Lions and Lioness friends.
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Hadley-Luzerne Lioness

November 21, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to the Carr Family. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.

The Staff at Burke & Bussing Funeral Homes

November 19, 2014

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