John Joseph Carroll, Jr., age 82, of Millsboro, DE formerly of Maryland passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Bayhealth/Kent General Hospital.

He was born in Providence, RI on April 8, 1942 son of the late John Joseph Carroll, Sr. and the late Marie (McCormick) Carroll. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Dominican Civil War.

John retired from McCarthy & Associates and loved his retirement. He loved sports and was a true Red Sox fan and was affectionately known as "Red Sox John" and raised his whole entire family to be Red Sox fans. In addition to being a Red Sox fan, John would also root for his beloved Redskins.

John will be remembered as a jokester and for his wonderful Irish sense of humor. He had a love for his family and was blessed that his entire family moved to Delaware after he and his beloved wife, Kathy retired and moved here in 2007; where his strong bond with his grandchildren continued to blossom.

In addition to his loving wife of 56 years, Kathleen (Schlaudecker) Carroll he is survived by three sons, Patrick Carroll and his wife, Kimberly of Millsboro, DE, Timothy Carroll and his wife, Keri of Millsboro, DE and Michael Carroll and his wife, Beth of Millsboro, DE; 8 grandchildren, Kristina Lewis and her husband, Keith, Kaileigh Carroll, Brian Carroll, Karleigh Carroll, Autumn Messick and her husband, Chad, Keirstyn Carroll, Sean Carroll and Shane Carroll; 4 great grandchildren, Annalynn Lewis, Trinity Lewis, Ronnie Lewis and Lailah Messick. John is also survived by a brother, Christopher Carroll of Colorado and a sister, Mary Jane Carroll of Connecticut.

A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in John's name to the Parkinson's Foundation by visiting www.parkinson.org .