Michael Francis Carle
1944 - 2019
North Billerica- Michael F. Carle, 75, passed away at his home in North Billerica on Sunday, December 8, 2019, with his wife and children by his side. Son of the late Harold and Beatrice (Hill) Carle, Michael was born on July 20, 1944, in Manchester, NH. After his parents moved to Chicopee, Michael attended Valentine Elementary School and went on to graduate from Chicopee High School. During the Vietnam War, Michael entered into the United States Air Force, where he proudly served four years as a Fire Protection Specialist until October of 1970. Upon returning home from the Air Force, Michael took a job with the Town of Longmeadow, working as Head Custodian, before his retirement in 2006. After retiring, Michael and his beloved wife of 51 years, Claire (Harris) Carle, moved to North Billerica to be able to spend more time with their beautiful grandchildren. There Michael worked at the Hampton Inn and had proudly been employed in the maintenance department for the last 10 years. While raising his family, Michael gladly volunteered his time as a youth sports coach. He especially loved being able to have the opportunity to coach his daughter and sons and share with them his love for the game of baseball. Michael was an amazing pencil artist and some of his work was featured in Graceland and also at Buckingham Palace. Along with his loving wife Claire, Michael is survived by his wonderful sons, Steven Brien Carle, of Longmeadow, Jason Michael Carle, of North Billerica; his adoring daughter Kelly Renee Kasparian and her husband James, of Burlington, MA. He was a loving grandfather to his beautiful grandchildren, Isabella and Piadora. He is also survived by his brother Ronald Carle and his partner Merle, of Springfield. In addition to his parents, Michael was also predeceased by his brother David Carle, in 1999. Calling hours for Michael will be held Thursday, December 12, 2019 from 5 to 8p.m. at the Corridan Funeral Home, 333 Springfield St., Chicopee, MA. A funeral service will take place on Friday, December 13, at 8:45a.m., with committal services taking place at 10a.m. in the Massachusetts Veteran's Memorial Cemetery in Agawam, MA. Memorial contributions in Michael's memory can be made to American Parkinson Disease Association or the American Cancer Society. For online condolences, please visit www.corridanfuneral.com
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