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Donald Carroll Obituary
Born in Carbondale, son of the late Donald and Marjorie Williams Carroll, he was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale. He was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School, Carbondale. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran of 12 years, having served two tours in Vietnam between 1965-1967, where he received the Purple Heart and the rank of Meritorious Sergeant in combat. He was very proud of his military service, and he was a former member of the Marine Corps League of Carbondale. Semper Fi.
Before his retirement, he was employed as a deputy director at the Tobyhanna Army Deport for 35 years. He was an antique car collector and member of the Coal Cracker Cruisers Car Club. He was an avid hunter and craftsman, and he loved his grandchildren.
Also surviving are two sons, Donald Carroll, Clifford; and Anthony Carroll and wife, Valarie, Mayfield; two grandsons, Anthony and Elijah Carroll; three brothers, Richard Carroll and wife, Sandra; Charles Carroll and wife, Ann Marie; and Thomas Carroll and wife, Judy, all of Carbondale; a brother-in-law, Toby Mancuso and wife, Ursula, Carbondale; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The funeral will be Saturday from the Brennan & Brennan Funeral Home Inc., 55 Lincoln Ave., Carbondale, with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale. Entombment with military honors by the United States Marine Corps, Our Mother of Sorrows Mausoleum. Friends may call today, 4 to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation at www.mcsf.org. Online condolences may be sent at www.brennan funeralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Carroll
Nicole Albertini - Stevens
May 28, 2014
I am heartbroken to hear the news. My prayers go out to Donnie's family. Semper Fi my fellow Marine. The gates of heaven are well guarded now.
Mary Carol Snyder
May 23, 2014
Tom, so very sorry to read about the loss of your brother. Prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. May God give strength during this time especially to your sister-in-law.
May 23, 2014
Remembering you all in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Russ and Pam Kline
Frank Estock
May 20, 2014
Sorry to hear about Don. He was such a good friend.
paul hartman
May 20, 2014
So sorry to hear about Don.
I just saw him at Matt Lawless viewing.
He was very talkative.
May 18, 2014
Jude anbd family" It is with sincere sorrows, I extend to you and your family at this time....May his memory be eternal and may he rest in peace....Peace to you all....love Jeanie Fedak
JOSEPH MANCUSO
May 18, 2014
Dear Judy, I was so sorry to hear of Donnie's death. I have lots of good memories of him and know he was a well respected and loved man. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Joe Mancuso
Jeannie Esgro-Snyder
May 18, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and I will forever cherish the memories I have of when we would spend countless hours at your house growing up. XOXO
Jeannie Esgro-Snyder
May 18, 2014
Mama Judy, Donnie and Anthony, words can not express how sorry I am for your loss. He was a great man and I will never forget all the great memories. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love from Virginia, Jean Marie
Ann Karkheck
May 17, 2014
Dear Judy and family, Charlie and families, I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Ann (Free) Karkheck
May 17, 2014
One more
May 17, 2014
Purple Heart
Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMC
May 17, 2014
God Bless/RIP,to ALL who served.Thank YOU for your service,and the two tours in Nam,Combat Sgt.Carroll."The Title"-- You can't rent it or buy it.YOU,our own,and I,have earned it,with sweat,blood,and lives.YOU own it forever...The Title--"U.S.MARINE"
Denise Lynott
May 17, 2014
I was saddened and surprised to hear about Don's passing. My heartfelt sympathy to all of you. I worked with your husband and father at Tobyhanna. He was a good man and it was a pleasure to know him and work with him.
Margaret (Free) Wallace
May 17, 2014
Dear Judy and Carroll Family,so sorry to hear your sudden loss!You and your family are in my prayers.
Jim Ronan
May 16, 2014
Charlie and family,
we are sorry to hear about Donald. We will keep him in our prayes.
Jim and Family
May 16, 2014
To Jude and the Carroll family.
Don was a long time friend. We've known each other since 1969 when we first worked together at Pacemaker Homes. We also both worked at Tobyhanna. Don was always a dedicated person, who cared about what he did. He'll be missed by all who had the honor of knowing him.
Charley and Donna Marsala
Roseann Arthur- DeAntonio
May 16, 2014
Judy & Family So Sorry To Hear About Donald. OUR Thoughts & Prayers To You All Love, Roseann Arthur- DeAntonio John & Gianna
Michael Galinsky
May 16, 2014
Jude, Donnie and Anthony Sorry for your loss. Don was and will always will be a great guy. Rest in peace Big Don...
Jim Scott
May 16, 2014
I worked for many years at Tobyhanna Army Depot with Don where he was a fellow Director. I always enjoyed Don's humor and his willingness to get things done.
Marlene Kulesa
May 16, 2014
Im so sorry to read about your husband Judy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sonia Gullone
May 16, 2014
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
WILL ZERFOSS
May 16, 2014
My deepest condolences to Mom,Don,and Anthony.Rest in peace Don as you take your place among the other Marines who are guarding the pearly gates! You earned that right, SEMPER FI!
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