Jackson Paul Carneiro

Heaven gained an angel, Jackson Paul Carneiro, on March 7, 2024. Jackson was born and raised in Milford, MA by his loving parents John and Gina (Gonçalves) Carneiro of Milford. He was the beloved brother of Olivia Carneiro of Baltimore, Maryland.
Jackson attended Catholic schools from Pre-K through 12th grade. He attended Milford Catholic Elementary School, in Milford through second grade and Saint Bernadette Elementary School, in Northborough through eighth grade, where he met the best friends he could ever ask for. He attended Saint John's High School, in Shrewsbury, where he was a member of the National Honor Society and graduated in 2022.
Since the 3rd grade, Jackson had his mind set that he wanted to be an Animator when he grew up. He used the arts to bring people together across generations and backgrounds, impressing his peers and teachers. For his creative achievements, he received the Robert Brady Award for Excellence in Fine Arts at Saint John's.
He attended the University of Connecticut, with a Fine Arts Talent Scholarship, where he was studying 3D Animation in the Digital Media & Design Department.
To know him was to laugh. Jackson had the ability to light up a room with his quick wit and beautiful smile. He loved writing and producing music, watching the Sopranos, and spending time with loved ones. He enjoyed going to Cape Cod every summer with friends and family. He loved his time spent traveling with his family to Portugal, Spain, and England and cherished traveling to Florida to visit his family.
Jackson was so well-rounded and loved trying new things. He was a first-degree black belt in karate, played the violin, rowed on the crew team at Saint John's his freshman year, and participated in Art Club at Saint John's.
Jackson was the joy of his family. His compassion for others deeply imprinted on his family, friends, and anyone who knew him.
Along with his parents and sister, Jackson is survived by his grandparents, Helena and Caciano Pires of Milford, grandparents Ana and João G. Gonçalves of Milford, Godfather/Uncle John (João) Gonçalves of Milford, Godmother/Auntie Heather and Uncle Frank Carneiro, Uncle Paulo and Auntie Helena Gonçalves of Uxbridge, Uncle Nelson and Auntie Carly Gonçalves of Orlando, FL, Uncle Steve and Auntie Christina Pires of Holden, cousins Dan MacMillan, Adam Goncalves, Madison Carneiro, Jude Goncalves, Griffin Carneiro, Devan Pires, Logan Pires, Cruz Gonçalves, Rex Gonçalves, a large extended family, many friends, and his loving dog Ruby.
He is pre-deceased by his grandfather Francisco Carneiro and his beloved dog, Winnie. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, March 13 at 11 am at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 27 Pearl St. Milford, MA. The burial will follow at the St. Mary's Cemetery on Cedar St.
There are no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of one's choice in his honor, especially to any organization that supports young people to pursue their passions.