Our Obituaries

John "Jack" Austin Carroll, 83, of Port Jervis died Dec. 15, 2008, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, surrounded by his loving family.
Son of Austin and Helen McAndrew Carroll, he was born June 4, 1925, in Port Jervis.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Antoinette "Toni" Mikulski Carroll, at home; son John Carroll of Oakland Park, Fla.; daughter Nancy Keeler and her husband, Gary, of Port Jervis; son Paul Carroll of Port Jervis; brother Tom Carroll and his wife, Marlea, of Port Jervis; grandson Austin Carroll and his fiancée, Allyson Wagner; four granddaughters: Erin and Meghan Keeler and Lindsay and Lauren Carroll, all of Port Jervis; and several nieces and nephews.
Jack proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a radio operator on the USS Castor during World War II.
He was a member of the Tri-State Naval Ship VFW No. 7241, Port Jervis; the Knights of Columbus; a former member of the Port Jervis Seniors; and a member of St. Mary's parish.
Jack was the proud owner of the Hotel Carroll in Port Jervis for more than 30 years.
His family said, "Jack was a loving husband, father and grandfather. His love was endless for his children and grandchildren; he lived for their happiness. He will be greatly missed."
Visitation and a vigil wake service were yesterday at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis.
Prayers will be offered today at 9:15 am at the funeral home, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of the Resurrection in St. Mary's Church, 46 Ball St., Port Jervis.
Interment will follow with military services at St. Mary's Cemetery, Port Jervis.
Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home