Carroll Vanik Obituary

Mr. Carroll Edward Vanik, 73, of Carefree, AZ, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on 9/12/2019. Carroll is survived by wife Susan; son Michael (Donna), daughter Priscilla, nephew Lukas Berkey; grandchildren Alex, Katie, and Gabby; sister Joan Grim; and many loving nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by parents William and Marie; and siblings Loretta, William, Diane, and Thomas. Carroll was born on 12/22/1945 in Baltimore, MD. He graduated from Towson Catholic High School in 1963 and from the University of Maryland in 1968. Carroll served as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam from 1970 to 1971 and received an honorable discharge as a Captain in 1972. Carroll enjoyed a long and successful career in Sales Management, retiring from Dial in 2006. Carroll was a generous and respected friend, colleague, son, brother, uncle, grandfather, father, and husband. He will be deeply missed by the many, many people whose lives he touched. Celebrations of Carroll's life will take place in Arizona and Maryland at later dates. He will be interred in Arlington National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family would be grateful for any donations to be directed to Hospice of the Valley, Phoenix, AZ.

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Published by Baltimore Sun from Sep. 21 to Sep. 22, 2019.

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Jack Anthony

December 22, 2019

Dear Susan,
I just heard an hour ago about Carroll. No words could express to you and your family how terribly saddened I am to hear this. I go back to TC in 1958 so I went to school with all three boys. Tom was in my class and remained one of my closest friends his entire life.
I also became very close to Carroll when he was at Maryland. I've thought about him so much since Tom passed away, wondering how he was doing.
I've got so many stories about the Vaniks it would fill a book. All good!!!
Please accept my truly heartfelt sympathy.
With life long live and caring
Jack Anthony

October 9, 2019

Uncle Carroll was a member of a small group of amazing, loving and terrific uncles who were able to show us how to enjoy people, life and life events. It is funny because when I remember these guys, I remember that all my uncles cared about how they were seen by us younger people, be it good times or rough they tried to make life manageable for all of us. Carroll was an awesome person to be with. God bless him and his family. Love, Leslie and family.

Karen Fondu

September 24, 2019

Dear Susan,

Henry and I are very saddened to hear about Carroll's passing. He was an incredible human being, great colleague and friend. It was a privilege knowing him.

We will keep you and the family in our thoughts and prayers.

With sympathy,

Karen and Henry Fondu

September 23, 2019

My sincere condolences to you and your family. Carroll was a class mate at TC. The last time I saw him was at our 50th class reunion. Good memories were discussed and enjoyed. My best to you and your family. Bob Haag

September 23, 2019

Dear Susan; we cannot express to you how shocked and saddened we are. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Always remember, he is never far away. Elissa &Bill

Katie Browne

September 22, 2019

Oh, Sue, I am so saddened by this shocking news. My heart goes out to you and all your family. My love and prayers.

Melissa and Dale Chenoweth

September 20, 2019

Those we love don't go away.
They walk beside us every day.
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very
dear.

Carroll was a wonderful person and I feel privileged to have met him at so many of your family gatherings. I remember his smile and charm. Our deepest, heartfelt condolences for your loss.

Allen Phillips

September 19, 2019

I am very sorry to hear about Carrolls passing. Carroll was a great guy! He was a joy to work for and a delight to be with! He always had a smile on his face! He will be greatly missed.

Nate Tamler

September 19, 2019

Carroll Vanik was a true gem! While he was my boss at Dial, it is his friendship and positive energy that I will remember as his trademark. He was always fun to be around, and truly cared about people. My sincere condolences to Susan and his family. We all share in your loss of a great person gone too soon.

September 19, 2019

My Uncle Carroll was an exciting guy to be around for his laughter, stories and impish winks of encouragement to always enjoy life. We love and will miss him dearly. Margie Grim Holcombe

William Hensley

September 19, 2019

A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest, it broke my heart to see you go, God only takes the best, they say that memories are golden, well maybe that is true, but we didn't just want memories, we just would like to still have you, your life was full of love, your love for your family was true, you did your best to keep us laughing and for that we'll always remember you, we heard the word your were fading but we knew there was nothing we could do, our lips can't speak how we loved you, our hearts can not tell what to say, but God only knows how we miss you already I love you Uncle Carol give pop pop (Billy) a big hug for me

William Patrick

September 19, 2019

Carroll Vanik was a singularly great man. I am sure many will look back at his long list of accomplishments, and conclude he was a success, which, undoubtedly, he was. However, the Carroll Vanik I knew never measured his success by job title, salary, or office-space. The Carroll Vanik I knew used love as a yardstick to measure his success -- how many lives he could touch with that love -- how many smiles for which he was responsible -- and how many people he could help. I was blessed enough to have been the recipient of this love, having grown up and gone to school with his son, Michael -- who, like his father, is a brilliant, loving husband, father, and man.
I will never forget Carroll. I refer to lessons I learned from him as a child even today, as my joints age, and my hair grays. He was truly a once-in-a-lifetime individual, and even though it has been decades since I've had the pleasure of his company, my world is smaller and less bright for his absence.

Jackie MADSEN

September 18, 2019

Carroll was my first VP of Sales at L'Oreal. He was an amazing leader and an even better person. Sending prayers to his entire family.

Jackie Madsen
L'Oreal

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