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CARNEY JOSEPH HART PATRICK CARNEY Joseph P. Carney died peacefully on Sunday, May 30, 2010 at his home in Fairfax, VA after a long illness. He was 71 years old. Dr. Carney was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1939 to Edward Francis Carney and Marion Johanna Carney. Dr. Carney held a Ph.D. in African Studies from St. John''s University, NY, and M.S. in American History from Scranton University, PA, and M.A.s in Religious Education and Theology from the Maryknoll Graduate School of Theology and the University of the State of New York. Dr. Carney lived a life of adventure and kindness. His passion was to help others, and he worked tirelessly to improve education in the developing world. He began his career as Maryknoll missionary priest in Tanzania and served as vice-rector of Maryknoll seminary in Ossining, NY. Dr. Carney married his beloved wife Suga in 1976, and then joined the United States Foreign Service in 1978. During his time as a diplomat, he worked with USAID and the Office of Overseas Schools, serving in Jamaica, Indonesia, and numerous countries throughout Africa. At his retirement in 2009, Dr. Carney was the Director of the Office of Education of USAID and a U.S. representative to UNESCO. Dr. Carney is survived by his widow, Suga, and two children and their respective spouses, Dr. Mark F. Carney and Jennifer Maskell Carney, and Hana M. Carney and Bryan L. Adkins; one beloved grandchild; his sister Ellen Carney Kissane; his sister-in-law Marguerite Carney, and 17 loving nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at St. John Neumann''s Catholic Church on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers, Box 302, Maryknoll, NY 10545-0302, 1-(800) 214-0390; On the memo line - In memory of Joe Carney. Please view and sign the guest book at www.moneyandking.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Jun. 2, 2010.

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Joe Williams

October 6, 2023

I first met Joe Carney when I was about 5 years old. My mother was taking me to school for my first day. On the way we met Mrs. Carney who was taking her son, also first name of Joseph,
to his first day of school also. I became good friends with Joe and remained a friend for life.

Lawrence Adkins

May 27, 2021

I am Hana Carney Adkins father in law .
I never got to meet him ,for he passed the day after my son,Bryan Adkins married his daughter, Hana.
I feel that we would have been friends

Hanne and Frank Correl

June 13, 2010

With cherished memories going back to three years of close association and warm friendship in Maseru, Lesotho.

Hilary Reilly

June 10, 2010

Dear Suga and family

We are so sorry to learn of Joe's passing. For years, we have been neighbors, sharing our news in as time went by. We watched Mark and Hana grow up to be such fine adults and we know you were both so proud of them!

We are sorry to be sharing in your sad news and we wish you and your lovely family joy in your memories of Joe.

Cris Bradshaw

June 10, 2010

Dear Suga, my thoughts are with you and your family. Rejoice in the wonderful memories you shared and may they always provide comfort in your sorrow

Hilary Hottle

June 7, 2010

Dear Suga, Hana, Mark and Brian:

It is with great sadness that I write these few lines that seem so inadequate describing such a dear gentleman. I am deeply sorry for your loss. Joe loved you all so very much. How special and brave he was , and even with great difficulty, he was determined to be present at his beloved daughter "s wedding. God Bless Joe and all his family. You have many wonderful memories of his warmth , kindness, his huge smile and how much he cared for you. He will be remembered with love by all his family and friends.

Rebecca Adams

June 3, 2010

What a great man who lived a great life. Suga, Mark and Hana, you were everything to him and provided the love and support he needed to provide so many others with his grace. Those of us who knew him, worked with him and laughed with him, have been forever touched by his kindness and compassion for others. Joe was an inspiration and true friend who made a real difference in this world.

June 3, 2010

May the angels lead you into Paradise: may the martyrs rejoice at your coming.
Betty Jane Hickey Murphy

Ashley Adkins

June 3, 2010

Such a sad time for such a great family. I give all of my love and hope for better times to come. May he rest in peace in heaven as he watches over his dear family.

Lawrence Adkins

June 2, 2010

My heart has been filled with sorrow for you Hana, Mark and for my son ,Bryan only having a father in law for breaf moment.my love and prayers are all ways with you.
Lawrence Adkins
Altha Fl.

FRANCES DIETRICH

June 2, 2010

Dear Hana, Bryan and the Carney Family & Friends.

Pleae except my deepest sympathy.
May God Give You All His Peace, that only he can give.
And may he Bless You and Keep You All In His Loving Grace.

Fran Dietrich & Family

Marilyn Arnold

June 2, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. My deepest sympathy to Suga, Mark and Hana. He was a wonderful man, who we all adored. Marilyn Arnold

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