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BORN
1940
DIED
2025
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Cary Carboni Obituary
Cary “DeDe” “Grandaddy” Carboni, age 84, passed away peaceful at his home with family surrounding in Washington, NC on July 18th, 2025. He was born on December 18th, 1940 to the late John Carboni Sr. and Sylvia Reiff Carboni in The Bronx, New York.
A memorial service will be held 3:00PM Sunday July 20, 2025 at Hope Church and will be officiated by Kyle Miller.
He later moved to Raleigh, NC where he spent his career as a Computer Programmer for NCR, with a degree from Ohio college. He later moved to Washington, NC and married Althea Williams Carboni on April 16th, 1986.
He loved his family especially his grandchildren and his great-grandchildren. Any time he would see them his whole face would light up. He spent many days taking the grandchildren to dance and piano lessons, to the camp ground twin lakes and the head boats Captain Stacy and Carolina Princess. He was the official chauffeur for the grandchildren.
He was once a longtime member of the Redmens lodge & friends of the VFW. He also attended Hope Church in Washington, NC.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son Richard Earl Craddock & granddaughter Sandy Renee Rouse.
He is survived by his wife Althea Williams Carboni, his brother John Carboni Jr (Geraldine), his daughter Sherry Craddock Tyson (Troy), and son Scot Carboni (Angela ), Daughter in-law Amy Warren (Michael Jon). His Grandchildren Daniel Joel Rouse ( Emily), Jodie Alonza Nano (Mark), Rebecca Craddock Weatherington (Michael), Andrew Carboni, Nathan Carboni. Great Grandchildren Dawson Rouse, Opal Rouse, Lucas Weatherington, Jaxon Nano, Thea Nano.
He was the most kindest, loving, and gentle person. He will be truly missed by many.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hope Church Worship Team, 2029 W. 5th Street, Washington, NC 27889. Please add C/o Cary Carboni in the memo.
Condolences may be addressed to the family online by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com
Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Carboni family.
Memories and Condolences
for Cary Carboni
19 Entries
Gay Carraway
July 21, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with you and he will certainly be missed. Robyn and Jodi sure spent time with him during dance coming and going. Love to you all.
Phyllis Lee
July 20, 2025
My dear Althea. I have just seen the news of your dear Cary. Honey, I am so, so sorry for you and Sherry and all the family. May GOD wrap HIS arms around each of you and hold you and give you the comfort and peace only HE can give. I love you both. I am sending my prayers, love and hugs to you and the family.
Donna Parker
July 20, 2025
What a huge loss. I know you are all broken hearted. The man with always a good word and a gentle smile. Let that smile continue to live in you, especially when turmoil or loneliness comes. Prayers for your inner peace in the days ahead. With my love and sympathy to each of you.
Linda Mizelle
July 20, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
David and Debbie Nano
July 20, 2025
Althea ,David and I are so sorry for the loss of Cary. He was a very sweet man with a wonderful smile. We hope all the good memories you and Cary had will stay with you forever. We love you and the family and pray for the healing of your hearts through all your found memories.
Carol Alligood
July 19, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your mom and all the family Sherry. I pray God wraps his arms around each of you and gives you peace through the days ahead.
CARLA Jennette
July 19, 2025
Thoughts and prayers for a sweet family! Love to Sherry and the family! ❤
Linda Hedgepeth
July 19, 2025
Worked with Cary in the early 80s at the tax supervisors office.
Wonderful person!
Sue Ann Taylor
July 19, 2025
So sorry for your loss. He was at sweet soul. His smile would light up a room. May God comfort your hearts now & in the days to come.
Nancy Windley
July 19, 2025
Althea, my heart is breaking for you, I am sure he has found Brien in Heaven and they are sharing great memories together, asking God to wrap his arms around you and give you strength during this difficult time sending you love & a hug
Donald Cahoon
July 19, 2025
Althea and Family, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Cary. My thoughts and prayers are with you during the most difficult time.
Missy Boyette
July 19, 2025
So sorry!!! Praying for you and family!!
Judy Beacham
July 19, 2025
So very sorry , my thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God's love and your fond memories bring you the much needed strength and peace in these most difficult days ahead .
Sending my love to all of you, as Cary will be dearly missed.
Lou Rutledge Waters
July 19, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you thoughts and prayers.
Brenda Tripp
July 19, 2025
Met Cary and Althea at Belks years ago.Fell in love with them.On of the sweetest and nicest couples I ever met.Wishing Gods peace and comfort for the family.
Lois Guzzo
July 19, 2025
My sincere sympathy is with you and your family. Cary was such a fine person and will be missed. I am here for you any time! God Bless all of you!
Bobbie Rossetti
July 19, 2025
He was such a sweet man. Always smiling, such a sweet soul. I know mama and Obie will be glad to see you. And I know all of you will be rejoicing in Heaven with the Father.
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Hope Church
2029 W 5th Street, Washington, NC 27889
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