Ralph Leon McCarroll was born in Springfield, on May 8, 1940. He passed away on Jan. 15, 2020, in Eagle, Colorado from complications related to congestive heart failure.

Ralph was raised in West Springfield, Massachusetts, by Ralph N. and Rosemund (Waters) McCarroll. He was a graduate of West Springfield High School and Springfield College. In 1962, he married Judith Anne Williams of Florida, Massachusetts. They had two sons, Keith McCarroll of Eagle, and Joel McCarroll of Bend, Oregon. He spent his career as a physical education teacher and a coach, primarily in South Windsor. He was the first head football coach at South Windsor High School and was the head coach for 28 years. He was also the head softball coach for 15 years. He served as the athletic director for several years. He served on the South Windsor Parks and Recreation Commission for 12 years. He was inducted into the South Windsor High School Hall of Fame. His passion in life was helping high school kids achieve their goals and become better people through athletics. After retirement, Ralph and Judy moved to Frisco, Colorado, where they spent many enjoyable years. They traveled extensively and enjoyed many of the outdoor pursuits that the Frisco area has to offer. In 2017, they moved to Lakewood, Colorado. They moved to Eagle in 2019 to be nearer their son, Keith.

Ralph is predeceased by his parents, Ralph N. and Rosemund. He is survived by wife, Judith Anne (Williams) McCarroll; and his brother, Jeffrey McCarroll and his wife, Jeanne, of Broad Brook. He is also survived by his son, Keith, and his wife, Monica of Eagle, his son, Joel and his wife, Andrea of Bend, Oregon; and his by his grandsons, Theo, Quin, Sean and Ryan McCarroll.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Jan. 26, at 1:30 p.m., at Castle Peak Senior Life and Rehab in Eagle, Colorado.

Another memorial will be held this summer in South Windsor. Additional details will be forthcoming.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to defray activity fees for kids in need at South Windsor High School, Student Activity Fund, 161 Nevers Road, South Windsor, CT 06074 or to your local school district.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Journal Inquirer from Jan. 18 to Jan. 22, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Ralph McCarroll

8 Entries

Allen Spanier

January 20, 2020

I always enjoyed our mountain bike activities and group parties with Ralph and Judy.
Fun couple! Fun times to remember! MOAB was great!

Maggie Moniz

January 20, 2020

I had the pleasure of playing softball for Coach McCarroll. Whether we won or loss, he was always there to support you. I will always remember losing to Manchester in States and someone saying, "if we would have done this, maybe we could have won". He looked at the team and said, "If ifs and buts were candy and nuts, then every day would be Christmas".

RIP Coach!

Carol Wedgwood

January 19, 2020

Please accept my deepest sympathy in the passing of Ralph McCarroll. He was a kind and generous person. I had a lot of great times and adventures with him and Judy . One of my fondest adventures with Ralph was when we were on a hut to hut mountain bike trip through the San Juan mountains between Telluride and Moab in late September. We got caught in an early fall snowstorm. The memories of these good times are priceless. Thank you, McCarroll family, for sharing such a beautiful person!

January 19, 2020

Our deepest sympathy to the McCarroll family. Ralph was a great and gentle man. It was our honor to know him through South Windsor sports.
Walter & Mary Lou Kupchunos
Osprey, FL

January 18, 2020

Condolences to Ralph's family. We met the McCarrolls in 2005 when we moved to Frisco, CO. We enjoyed many good times with Ralph and Judy. Loved the stories about his coaching days. A good man who has left a positive mark on many young folks. RIP my friend.

Mary Popick

January 18, 2020

Coach - we spent many hours together after games celebrating the ups and downs of the football team . You were more then a coach to Timmy, you knew that. You were a mentor and a friend. Thank you coach. May you Rest In Peace.

Tim Popick

January 18, 2020

Im very sorry to hear of Coach Macs passing. I was privileged enough to play football for Coach on the 1985 and 1986 teams that he led to consecutive league titles. I was also privileged to have coached at SWHS for six years with Coach MAC, Coach gave me a chance, something Ill always be thankful for, I truly dont think Id be where Im at today without the chance he gave me. We had a lot of great times as a staff together, scouting trips, coaches corner, and simply being out on the field. Thank you Coach for all you have done for so many young people!!! May you Rest In Peace, Sincerely Tim Popick

carolyn pelletier

January 17, 2020

On behalf of the Pelletiers,
our sincere condolences to the family. Coach was so instrumental and such a dedicated field dad to the players and our sons, Lee & Eric, who played 4 years.
Thank you Coach for all you've done. We all shall cherish those fond memories.
R.I.P. Thanks for your guidance!

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