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James Carroll Obituary
James Patrick Carroll, of Easton, CT, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 13th, with his loving family by his side. He was 56 years old. Jim was born in Norwalk to the late Ellenrose and Bill Carroll and attended St. Phillips Elementary and Central Catholic High School. He received a business degree from St. Anselm College. Jim loved sports, playing baseball and football in high school and rugby in college. He worked in Boston before moving back to Norwalk to join his father at the William Carroll Insurance Agency. He reached his goal of becoming his own boss when he became the owner of the agency after his father retired. Customers, friends and family were always stopping in at "the office" to talk about life, sports, politics and maybe a little insurance. Being his own boss gave Jim the flexibility to do the things he enjoyed; seeing his kids off to school in the morning, volunteering as a reading helper at Samuel Staples, coaching various sports, chaperoning field trips, reffing high school and college football, and working in the booth at Barlow during field hockey and lacrosse games to name a few. He was always up for a challenge, whether it was running a marathon or building a deck with his buddy, John. Jim was an honest and true gentleman who had a terrific sense of humor. He loved going for runs, playing golf with John, Walshy and any nephew to make a foursome, watching Survivor with Erin, cruising in his Jeep with Molly, getting away for the weekend with Eileen, hanging out in Jimmy's bar and celebrating Jaiméfest. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Eileen; his three children, John, Molly and Erin; sister, Maura (John) Walsh; brothers, Terry (Maggie), Mike (Aileen), Bryan, Sean (Jen); in-laws, John and Eileen Faley; sister-in-law, Maryanne (John); brothers-in-law, John (Susan), Kevin (Beth) and Michael (Kathy); and many wonderful nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
We love you Jim- Freedom!
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 545 Stratfield Road, Fairfield. Interment will be private. Friends and family may call Monday, June 20, 2022 from 5-8 p.m. in the Spear-Miller Funeral Home, 39 S. Benson Rd., Fairfield.
In lieu of flowers, please donate in Jim's name to the Fairfield County Football League's Vicki Soto Memorial Fund, 158 Knowlton St. Stratford, CT 06615 or The Glioblastoma Foundation https://glioblastomafoundation.org/
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Gerry Costello
June 10, 2025
Such a shame, such a good family man and friend. May he enjoy Eternal Peace
Kevin Fitzgerald
June 9, 2024
R.I.P Jim
Mark and Gillean Reinders
August 4, 2022
To the Carroll Family: Please accept our heartfelt sympathies for your loss of a wonderful husband, father and son. We knew Jim through his business and he was always one of the nicest, and kindest people we have ever had the pleasure of doing business with. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Kevin Fitzgerald
June 21, 2022
To the Carroll family. I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I knew him well and would visit his office from time to time to discuss insurance matters. My family has known the extended Carroll family long before I was born. My deepest condolences to everyone.
Gerry Costello
June 20, 2022
Eileen; John, Molly and Erin.
Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your Husband and Dad . There is nothing that can be added about Jim that you didn't capture in the Obituary ..."Jim was an honest and true gentleman who had a terrific sense of humor.".
May the Lord raise him up on eagles' wings
And hold him in the palm of His hand...
Tony Mangone
June 20, 2022
To the family & friends of Jim Carroll, my heart is broken with the news of his passing. I have known Jim most of his life. I was the family´s mailman when they lived on Highbrook Road in Norwalk. Jim and the rest of the crew would frequently run up the street to greet me at the mailbox. Then walk with me till I got to their house. His dad and my dad were church buddies. I have been Carroll Insurance patron for as long as I can remember 1st with Bill then with Jim. We had many talks about our kids, school, college & sports at the office on Wall St. He will be extremely missed. May the Lord´s Peace be with all that knew such a wonderful person.
Gerry Stuhlman/Broad River Homes
June 17, 2022
Broad River Homes is a residence for Seniors and people with disabilities in Norwalk. Jim has been a treasured leader and officer on our Board of Directors for many years. He will be remembered fondly here for his ever-positive spirit, wisdom, knowledge, good humor, smile, encouragement and commitment. Jim will be greatly missed! We wish Eileen, his children, of whom he was so proud - and all his family and friends warm condolences. May he Rest in Peace.
Mark Peden / Lillian Peden ( mom)
June 17, 2022
Carroll Family: MY Heart is Sad.
Jim, always with a big smile, a BIGGER hello MARK, when I'd stop by his office re: my insurance. Talk, Laugh...A guy to brighten anyone's day. I will miss him, no question.
My prayers are with you all.
REST WELL MY FRIEND, GOD SPEED !!!
Michael Beres
June 16, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
RlP
Pat and Barbara Tiriolo
June 16, 2022
With our deepest sympathy to the whole family - we´ve known Jim since he was in college and he has been our insurance agent and friend for many, many years and it was always a joy to catch up with him about the family. He will be missed by many
Diane M McSweeney-Allen
June 16, 2022
My sincere condolences. Although I did not know Jim, it is sad to loose an alumni from CCHS. I attended also and graduated with class 1972. Your family definitely lost him too soon. I have you in my thoughts and prayers.
The Snyder Family
June 15, 2022
Peace and love to you all. This has been a hard few years for your family. We´ll miss seeing Jim in CT this summer. All our love to all of you!
The Staff of Spear-Miller Funeral Home
June 15, 2022
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
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