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CARPENTER, Jeffrey A.
Jeffrey A. Carpenter, 42, passed away at his home in Manhattan on February 24, 2013. Jeff, beloved son of Kenneth A. and Donna M. (O'Connor) Carpenter of Wethersfield, CT, was born in Bridgeport on April 27, 1970. He had fond memories of growing up in Stratford, CT where he attended Wilcoxson Elementary, Flood Intermediate, and Bunnell High School. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University and inductee of Phi Beta Kappa, Jeff went on to receive his Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School. He was Managing Editor of the Harvard Journal of Law & Technology in 1998. Prior to attending Harvard, Jeff served as a paralegal with Ford Marrin Esposito Witmeyer & Gleser, and after passing the New York State bar examination spent five years with Proskauer Rose LLP. Most recently, Jeff practiced with the firm Bragar Eagel & Squire, PC. Jeff also expressed his great artistic and technical talents as a professional photographer, music producer, and web design consultant. In addition to his parents, he leaves to mourn his loving brother Kenneth J. Carpenter and Ken's wife Anita Carpenter of West Hartford; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; and many, many close friends. Jeffrey was exuberant, intelligent, generous, optimistic, creative, fearless, intensely loyal, and had a brilliant sense of humor. The friends Jeff kept close throughout life included those he met in early childhood and at every age after, and usually a single encounter was enough to make an indelible impression on those he met. His memory will also live in the relationships among his many friends who then became close friends themselves. He deeply loved living in Manhattan, but also always returned from travels excited about the places he visited and people he met.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Oronoque Country Club, 385 Oronoque Lane, Stratford, CT. Anyone wishing may make donations "In Memory of Jeffrey A. Carpenter" to Frank Scott Bunnell High School, 1 Bulldog Blvd., Stratford, CT 06614, or the American Heart Association, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005 or www.heart.org. An online memorial book may be accessed at westchesterfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jeffrey CARPENTER
March 5, 2013
Ken,
So sorry for your loss.
Carole Gagliardi CCC
Larry Studdiford
March 5, 2013
To the Carpenter family -- my sincerest condolensces go out to you. Although I lost touch with Jeff over the past 20 years or so, spending only the briefest of time reminiscing with him at our class reunion, I have very fond memories of his friendship, from kindergarten, ALPS, and through high school. Sharing the majority of the same classes with him all those years, and enjoying great times outside of school has left an indelible mark on my childhood memories. Witty, intelligent, creative, caring -- I can't think of any better way to describe him. The world has lost a gem all too soon. May you be comforted by all the good he has left behind.
March 5, 2013
My deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends, may you find strength and comfort in each other but especially in God who has promised a new world by means of his Kingdom. A world free of wickedness. No more pain,suffering,sickness or death. A ressurection hope that assures us that we will see our loved ones again. A beautiful time that will be, one that we all anxiously await.
Marcia Clark
March 5, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mary Jean Thornton
March 5, 2013
To the Carpenetr family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Vera King
March 4, 2013
To the Carpenter Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sharon Lavigne
March 4, 2013
Ken – I wish I had words that could take away your sadness. I pray that those we love don't go away but walk beside us every day. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Nora Lovett-Knight
March 4, 2013
Jeff was the smartest, funniest person I have ever met. Beyond that, he was one of the few people in my life that I knew I could count on no matter what. His unexpected passing has saddened me beyond words. I pray you find comfort in knowing he will live on in the memories of the many, many people he touched during his journey. He truly was one of a kind, and I feel so very lucky to have known him.
Donna Lentini
March 4, 2013
My deepest sympathy on your loss.
Anne Marie & David Galli
March 4, 2013
Ken & Anita and Ken & Donna,
Our hearts are heavy for your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy. You are in our prayers and thoughts. Hold tight to your wonderful memories of Jeff - these will surely help you through the many difficult days ahead.
~ Dave, Anne Marie, Nora & Brendan
Andrew Kohl
March 4, 2013
My deepest condolences to the Carpenter family. I couldn't have asked for a better childhood friend than Jeff. I still have fond memories of growing up in Stratford and playing the several games that Jeff invented. He was the most creative and intelligent person that I have ever met. One of my biggest regrets was losing touch with him over the years. He will be greatly missed.
Todd Parker
March 4, 2013
To the Carpenter Family, please accept by deepest condolences. I recall first meeting Ken's brother in the summer of 1987. He was a vibrant and engaging individual. The world is a lesser place without him.
Rick Reynolds
March 4, 2013
Thank you all for this beautifully done obit. Jeff's early passing is such a loss to the world, but I am especially sorry for your personal loss of son and brother. Sadly, I had not seen Jeff for many years, but I am one of those you mention who knew Jeff from Bunnell High School and on whom he impacted so positively. For example, when I was a sophomore and he was a senior he passed along some brilliant insights for playing the piano that I have used ever since. R.I.P. Sir Jeff
Eileen Fuore
March 4, 2013
Ken -- There are no words of comfort. Jeff was not just your brother...he was your great friend. Please know that I am thinking of you. I hope the wonderful memories you have can guide you through the pain of your loss. All my love, Eileen (Ellen Flour).
Rob McDonald
March 4, 2013
Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter, and Ken and Anita, it is difficult to express the depth of my sorrow for your loss. Ever since meeting him 38 years ago, Jeff has been a wonderfully positive force in my life, an unwavering friend, and a truly unique human being who was brilliant, fun, funny, thoughtful, and humane. Christine and I will miss our best man dearly, and we thank you sincerely for sharing him with us.
Lana and Henry Lang
March 3, 2013
Jeff, the world will never be the same without you. We will miss you fiercely and we will never ever forget you, our beloved friend. Rest in peace.
Colleen Dana
March 3, 2013
I wish to offer my sincere condolences to the Carpenter family. I only just met Jeff back in the summer of 2011, but his personality & friendliness left quite am impression.
I have admired his work in photography since knowing him, something he was very skilled at.
His perspective on life, his outgoing nature, and his desire to do & see as much as this world has to offer was always inspirational to me.
I will remember him as a man who lived his life to the fullest, and someone who genuinely cared for the people around him.
March 3, 2013
To the Carpenter family, I'm soo sorry for you loss. Prayers are with you. mrs. mcdonald
Mark Molnar
March 3, 2013
I would like to offer my sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Carpenter family. It wouldn't be an overstatement to describe Jeff as "genius"......he was that amazing and talented. He could have done anything he wanted to in this world - and with all of the impressive accomplishments to his credit, he apparently did. And despite all these many talents, he was a very humble, caring and compassionate individual. Although his time was far too short, he was rare among us in living life to its fullest. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
March 3, 2013
Donna and Ken, our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Jean Munigle Einig and Peggy Munigle
Mark Molnar
March 3, 2013
I would like to offer my sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Carpenter family. It wouldn't be an overstatement to describe Jeff as "genius"......he was that amazing and talented. He could have done anything he wanted to in this world - and with all of the impressive accomplishments to his credit, he apparently did. And despite all these talents, he was still a very humble, caring and compassionate individual. Although his time was far too short, he was rare among us in living life to its fullest.
Henry and Lana Lang
March 3, 2013
Jeff, the world will never be the same without you. We will miss you fiercely and we will never ever forget you, our beloved friend. Rest in peace.
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