James Carrera

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James L. Carrera, Sr. Middle Granville, NY – James Luis Carrera, Sr. "Louie", 83, of Middle Granville, New York, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017 at his home. Born on July 31, 1933 in Granville, NY, the son of the late Gregory & Josephine (Nealon) Carrera. He was raised on his family dairy farm. He graduated from Granville High School, he served in the Army and Army Reserve from 1958 to 1964, he worked as a Granville School bus driver, he retired from Saint-Gobain (Norton), then after his retirement he worked as a car and parts runner for Vittengl Ford. He married Doris L. Casey on June 22, 1957. He was known for his huge smile, laugh and unforgettable sense of humor. He always knew just the right time to make a joke to lighten the mood. He enjoyed word search puzzles, camping, outdoor activities and spending time with his family. Louie especially enjoyed walking around Gillespie Pond. This place provided him peace…it was his thinking place. In addition to his parents; he is predeceased by his sisters, Elisa Latterell and Marge Jones; brothers, Joe Carrera and Greg Carrera; and grandson, Jonathon Lennox. Louie is survived by his wife, Doris Carrera; 6 children: Debbie (David) Lennox of Middle Granville, Jamie (Karen) Carrera of Queensbury, Floyd Carrera of Granville, Bruce (Bernadette) Carrera of Hebron, Missie (Tom) Morey of Middle Granville and Judy (Phil) Towne of Granville; 13 grandchildren: Jessica Lennox of Albany, Michael (Maryanne)Carrera of South Glens Falls, Ryan Carrera of Glens Falls, Kelsey Carrera of Queensbury, Emily Carrera, Beth (Richie) Krupski of Granville, David Carrera stationed in South Korea, Danielle Carrera of Syracuse, Christopher (Jennifer) Carrera of Granville, Tiffany Carrera of Hebron, Frederick Morey of Barre, VT, Seams (Jenelle) Cartmell of Saratoga, Rachael Everts of Granville; 5 great grandchildren: Andrew Carrera, Noah Krupski, Arya Krupski ,Talia Carrera, Orion Bohannon, and his very special lap dog, Chloe "Little One"; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations may be made in Louie's name to CR Wood Cancer Center, 102 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801 A funeral service will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 1 PM at the Robert M King Funeral Home, 23 Church St., Granville, NY with the Rev. Joseph Arockiasamy presiding. Burial will be private at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Middle Granville, NY at a later date. Following the funeral, there will be a continuation of the celebration of Louie's life at 26 Main St., Granville. Friends may call on Monday, February 27, 2017 from 4-7 PM at the funeral home.
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Monday
27
February

Visitation at Funeral Home

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Monday, February 27, 2017
Robert M King Funeral Home
23 Church St.
Granville, New York, United States
Tuesday
28
February

Funeral Service

1:00 pm
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Robert M King Funeral Home
23 Church St.
Granville, New York, United States

Final Resting Place

Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel
Middle Granville Road
Middle Granville, New York, United States
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