Robert J. Carney, of Pawtucket, passed into eternal life peacefully on December 21, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of the late Louise M. (Dalton) Carney for fifty-four years. Mr. Carney was born in Pawtucket, the son of the late Edward J. Carney and Helen M. (Almond) Carney. He was a United States Air Force Veteran.
Mr. Carney retired as a food broker for the Johnson O’Hare Company for over thirty years. Upon retiring in the mid 1990’s, Mr. Carney became a dedicated volunteer working at the American Red Cross and St. Edward’s Church in Pawtucket for several years even earning the RI Volunteer of the Year award. He volunteered right up until his death counting money for Historic St. Joseph’s Church, Cumberland, RI.
He is survived by his sons, John E. Carney and his wife Kirsten of Riverside and Robert M. Carney and his wife Laurie of Pawtucket. He is also survived by his brother John “Jack” Carney of Lincoln, his grandchildren, Ryan, Brenna, Caleb, Marissa, Diana, Alex, and Cassandra as well as his great grandson, Noah. Mr. Carney’s greatest joy was spending time with his family and vacationing in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. Mr. Carney was the brother of the late William Carney, James Carney, Gerald Carney, Helen McIntosh, and Patricia Coleman.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, December 29th at 10:00 AM in Historic St. Joseph’s Church, 1303 Mendon Road, Cumberland. His calling hours will be on Thursday, December 28th from 4:00-7:00 PM in the Manning-Heffern-O'Neill Funeral Home, 220 Cottage Street, Pawtucket. A private burial, with full military honors, will take place at Rhode Island Veteran's Cemetery, Exeter, RI.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial gift to the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket, One Moeller Place, Pawtucket, RI 02860 would be greatly appreciated.
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