Alex, you were the first to get the news a week ago. TJ called to tell you that Dad had passed. We began to get details over the next couple days, since we have not known his whereabouts for over three years (he last stopped at Montgomery Ave. in June of 2017). We know Dad received good care, thankfully. There are so many emotions now, I will not try to comment on them.
We were supported by Joe Kopcza of Metcalfe-Shaver-Kopcza Funeral Home, who helped with necessary decisions and arrangements. Here are the friends and family who came to share their condolences with you, Aunt Pam and me this past Wednesday, January 6th:
- Keith, a former neighbor from 7th Street
- Jesse Kugler, who said told us she is a Trans-Med driver who got to know Dad when she took him to appointments
- Taylor Schechter
- Becky Stitzer
- Julie Fumanti and Jeff Polidori
- Rev. Jen Baer
- Jim and Laura Balint
- Paul Konopka
- George Krizenoskas
- Rev. Martha Jordan
- Aunt Julie
- Grammie and Grandad
- Laura Lewis Emmett
We had good weather, with just a little snow on the ground. Our family sent lovely flower arrangements. The framed picture above was displayed for us to remember a happy day. It's from the day of your baptism, Rob, in November 2002. Alex, you were 5 years old. Jesse told us that Dad continued to love you and spoke about you often. And know that you were both meant to be here, and have important contributions to make to this world as Carroll men.
Robert Rexford Carroll passed into eternal life on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, at Timber Ridge Heath Care Center, Wilkes-Barre, following an illness.
Bob Carroll lived most of his life in Wyoming where he was involved in various community activities.
Born June 13, 1960, in Pittston, he was the son of Robert D. and Gladys Warner Carroll, who predeceased him.
Bob attended Wyoming Presbyterian Church with his family. As a youth, he was an Eagle Scout and achieved the distinction of membership in the Order of the Arrow. Bob graduated from Wyoming Area High School in 1978, and from King's College, Wilkes-Barre, in 1983. During college, he was a counselor at Camp Lackawanna, Tunkhannock, where he formed lifelong friendships. He worked for American General Life Insurance Company for the majority of his career. Bob is a past Wyoming Borough Councilman. Over the years, he was a leader of Boy Scout Troop 366 in West Wyoming, a member of the Wyoming/West Wyoming Lions Club and a Board member of the Wyoming Cemetery Association.
In earlier years, Bob enjoyed canoeing, hiking, camping and gardening. He loved vacationing in particular to the Outer Banks, North Carolina. He was extremely interested in current events, especially politics, and was an avid collector of Lionel model trains.
Bob is survived by his sons, Alexander F. Carroll and Robert B. Carroll, West Pittston; and his sister, Pamela R. Carroll, Dallas. He is also survived by an aunt, Betty Warner; and numerous cousins.
Remember Bob for his charm, intellect and sense of humor. May he rest in peace.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Metcalfe Shaver Kopcza Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, with the Rev. Jennifer Baer of the Trinity Presbyterian Church of Dallas officiating.
Interment will be in the Wyoming Cemetery.
Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Camp Lackawanna, Tunkhannock, PA through the Presbytery of Lackawanna office or the Camp's website.
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