James V. Carroll

James V. Carroll, 55, passed into eternal life on Thursday, April 19, 2018, at Albany Medical Center.

Born in Miami, Florida, Jim was raised in Troy, New York, and attended Johnson and Wales University where he received both his bachelor's degree and his MBA.

Jim had lived in Broad Brook for most of his adult life before recently moving to Johnsonville, New York, where he lived on a ranch with his horses, his goat "Tommi-Girl," and his faithful German Shepherd, Bruschi.

Jim enjoyed life with enthusiasm and a spirit of adventure which led him to partake in many high-adrenaline activities such as riding his motorcycle cross-country, boating, jet-skiing, and skydiving and many of these adventures were shared with his cousin and best friend, Stephen Givney.

Known for his shenanigans, Jim never let the truth get in the way of a good story. He was a loyal and die-hard fan of the New England Patriots, his favorite sports team. Jim also enjoyed country line dancing.

His family was everything to him and he was a devoted father to his two daughters, Morgan and Shannon Carroll; and his stepson, Cody Milardo. In addition to his children, Jim is survived by his mother, Linda (Givney) Carroll; his sister, Kelly Ann Kissell of Broad Brook; his brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Lisa Carroll of Southington; the mother of his children, Katy Carroll of Broad Brook; his nephews, Jacob "Jakey Boy" Kissell and Brendan "BTC" Carroll; and his niece, Magalin "Maggie Darlin" Carroll. Jim loved and lived with his whole heart and he will be deeply missed.

Jim's family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, April 26, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Rd., Enfield. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 27, at St. Philip Church in East Windsor (please meet at church). Burial will be private.

Donations in Jim's memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Dr.,Wallingford, CT 06492.

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