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John Carras Obituary

John J. Carras, of East Hartford, passed away on September 5, 2019. He was born in Albany, New York, son of John J. and Deborah A. (Bruno) Carras of Ravena, NY. He was a school psychologist at Berlin High School for eleven years where he had a positive impact on many lives. He was an active member of Our Lady of Peace Church, parish of St. Edmund Campion, in East Hartford where he served as a Eucharistic minister. John loved the outdoors, nature and all it was. He was happiest traveling the country with his family. John always made sure never to miss Anthony's baseball games or Renee's basketball games. He was also an ardent Michigan football fan. The best thing about John was that he never went to bed without saying "I love you" to his family. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his beloved and devoted wife Michelle (Finan) Carras, his treasured children Anthony and Renee, his mother and father in law Mark and Mona (Gilbert) Finan of East Hartford, his sisters Nicole Carras and Jennifer Marzello, both of Ravena, NY. He will be fondly remembered as a loving and devoted son, husband, father and friend. The Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday at 12NOON at Our Lady of Peace Church, 370 May Rd., East Hartford. Visiting hours at the church will precede the service from 10AM-12NOON. In lieu of flowers, at the family's request, memorial contributions may be made to the Renee and Anthony Carras Education Fund, #6776541568 c/o TD Bank, 29 Main St. East Hartford, CT 06118. Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home, 318 Burnside Avenue, East Hartford, CT 06108 is entrusted with his arrangements. For more information, to leave an online condolence or to view John's Everlasting Memorial Video Tribute, please visit www.newkirkandwhitney.com

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Published by Hartford Courant on Sep. 11, 2019.

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Jen Carras

May 20, 2020

Thinking of you sweet brother. Love and miss you more than words can say

Sue O'Brien Holbrook

September 22, 2019

Debbie and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
I pray you can feel some peace through all the great memories you shared. He will never be forgotten, you will carry him in your hearts forever.
Debbie, I'm sure your Mom was waiting for him with open arms.
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely.

Fritz & Dot Persico

September 20, 2019

Debbie and Jack, We are so sorry for the loss of Jay. We have no words to diminish your pain but pray that our Lord gives your family strength and support during this difficult time and blesses Jay with eternal peace.

September 20, 2019

Debbie and Jack ,We are so sorry for your loss,if there is anything you need please let us know
Tony and Mary

Cindy Schultz

September 19, 2019

Dear Debbie and Jack: I can not imagine the heartbreak of losing a child. I am so terribly sorry for your loss.

Debbie Carras

September 18, 2019

May your light burn in heaven as bright as It did here on earth. I will love you and miss you until we meet again. My life will never be the same without you. Sending all my love to heaven. Love you always and forever. Mom

Linda Hartman

September 18, 2019

Dear Debbie and Jack,
My sincere and heartfelt condolences in yur time of sorrow. I hope you carry all those amazing and wonderful memories of your magical son in your heart, spirit and words.
Linda Hartman,
St Josephs' and RCS

Melanie Mueller Schwabrow

September 17, 2019

Debbie and Family,
My heart aches for you all. John was so much fun to hang with in high school. He would always be seen with Paul, thicker than thieves. Hoping your wonderful memories help you through this difficult time. May John find Peace.

September 17, 2019

Dear Debbie and Family,
My heart breaks for you.I never met John but can see what a wonderful man he was.How proud you were of him and the his young family.You are all in my thought and prayers.Gna McGrath

September 17, 2019

Michelle and family,

I am so very sorry to hear of John's passing.
May God wrap His Loving and Compassionate arms around and give you some comfort.

Carol Tomik
Schenectady NY

Michael Springer

September 17, 2019

John and I were good friends hin High School. He always had a smile on his face, as he was like a brother to me. I shall surely miss him

I shall surely miss you buddy

Michael S.

Debbie Hillmann

September 15, 2019

Debbie. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. I cannot imagine the heartbreak you are all dealing with at this time. Hopefully you will find some comfort knowing John is with his grandmother.

Jennelle Simpson

September 15, 2019

To Debbie, Jack, Jen, Nichole and his wife and children .. Im so very sorry to hear of Johns tragic passing! Please know that your all in my thoughts and prayers!

Eleanore Robichaud

September 13, 2019

Words can not express the pain and sadness that all the family is having to deal with!

I want to let you know my heart and prayers are with each and every one of you!

I hope you can try to focus on all the great memories of your life together so that may help give you strength to overcome this tragedy

All my sympathies to all of you and my love!

Laura Curry ( Robichaud)

September 13, 2019

Michelle and family,
My heart goes out to you in this tragic situation!
I can not capture the pain and sadness that has came into your life!

My love, prayers and heavy sadness is felt in our heart for all of you

May God and family give you your strength to go through your days. Please try to remember the best of times you shared

My sincere sympathy goes out to all of you

Laura Curry ( Robichaud)

September 13, 2019

Michelle and family,
My heart goes out to you in this tragic situation!
I can not capture the pain and sadness that has came into your life!

My love, prayers and heavy sadness is felt in our heart for all of you

May God and family give you your strength to go through your days. Please try to remember the best of times you shared

My sincere sympathy goes out to all of you

Jaime Murray

September 13, 2019

It is with a heavy heart that I leave this message of love to the family. Debbie, Jack, Jennifer, Nicole, Michelle, children and all of those who loved John; I pray that you find peace and comfort in your joyful memories. I am with you in spirit today and always. Love, Jaime (Zebrowski) Murray (together from 1997-2000)

cynthia cooper

September 13, 2019

so sorry for ur loss he was a great guy n co worker former employee at juvenile detention center

Alex Rosario

September 13, 2019

Our deepest condolences.

From the Rosario Family

Stephen Merrick

September 13, 2019

My condolences to the Carras family. Sorry I will be unable to attend the service due to a prior commitment.

Steve Merrick
(Lector OLP)

Jo Anne and Al Burrill

September 12, 2019

Saying prayers for the entire Carras family. With our deepest sympathy.

Ellen Childs

September 12, 2019

our hearts are broken for the entire family. Such a devastating loss.
Love, Tim and Ellen Childs

Jeannine Zwoboda

September 11, 2019

My condolences to Michelle and the children.

Carol Barden

September 11, 2019

I did not have the pleasure of knowing, or meeting John, but I do know & love his Mother, Debbie. I am sending my deepest condolences upon hearing of his death.His death is so sad, and tragic. His family, as well as a ton of others, will miss him tremendously. My prayers for his entire family, including his wife, Michelle, and their 2 children. May God help you all with your grieving process and somehow give you strength to endure. May you all find some comfort with the memories you have, & his being with you always, in your heart. GOD BLESS.

Judy Spadaro

September 11, 2019

Our deepest condolences to his wife and family special prayers for Debbie and Jack and all other family members. John was a wonderful young man and our hearts are hurting for everyone. May God bless his soul and the entire family.
Tom and Judy Spadaro

September 10, 2019

Hi Michelle and family: My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My prayers are with you through this difficult time. Just be strong for the children and hang on tight with Jesus. With my
deep, deep sympathy, Liz Shaker.

September 10, 2019

I am sorry very sorry to hear of John's passing. I worked with him a few times in Berlin but did not know him well. I know the impact that he had on his school community where he will be missed. I will pray for his family and those who knew him in their time of sorrow and wanted to let them know that many people are thinking of them and sending love their way.

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