John Carroll

CARROLL John H. "JackR Carroll, 83, the beloved husband of the late Mildred "PattyR Carroll, returned to her side for eternity on Tuesday, November 21, 2006. Born August 11, 1923, he was a Fairfield native and the eldest son of the late Harry and Margaret Carroll. Along with his fellow classmates and football teammates, Jack helped the 1942 Roger Ludlow High School become county co-champs. As a World War II U.S. Army veteran, he served on the South Pacific island of New Guinea. Batting lead off and fielding third base for the Fairfield Volunteer Fire Dept Softball team, J.C. held a .811 avg. Jack and Patty were happily married in Fairhaven, Vermont on May 26, 1951. After 39 years of anchoring the S.N.E.T. company golf team and recording several eagles, Jack moved to a Pinehurst, North Carolina residence where he pursued his professional golf career. He also maintained an Aspen, Colorado ski chalet and was a ski instructor for many years. Jack loved to run, mountain climb, swim, auto race, tennis, badminton, fly gliders, and read. Jack will be deeply missed by his loving and devoted sons: John Patrick "J.P.R Carroll, Brian W. Carroll, Major James S. Carroll, U.S.A.F., Dr. Shawn Henry Carroll, DOM, Lac., and Neil T. Carroll and his wife Tina M. Carroll. He will miss the laughter of his grandchildren, Brandon Crabtree Carroll, Brandon T. Carroll and Jennifer M. Carroll. He will also be remembered by his brother, Richard "RockerR Carroll and family. Jack maintained fond memories of his cousin, Vincent Cisero and his wife, Ann Cisero. Special friends include Bob and Donna Lister and family, the late Lew and Jean Wininger, Mike Thut and Nancy Thut, the Basford family, and Gary Player. Friends are invited to greet the family at a viewing/Irish sweepstakes lottery from 4-8 p.m., Friday, December 1, 2006 at the Shaughnessey-Banks Funeral Home, 50 Reef Rd in Fairfield. Interment will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2006, at St. Thomas Cemetery in Fairfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Jack s name to: The Special Olympics at 1133 19th St. NW, 12th floor, Washington, DC 20036. To send an online condolence, please visit www.shaughnesseyfuneralhome.com.