James C. Carroll, 81, of  46 Onofrio Street, Bradford, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at The Pavilion at BRMC. 

Born June 20, 1942, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Patrick John and Rita Leone (Cleveland) Carroll Jr. He was a 1960 graduate of St. Bernard School.

On March 16, 1962 he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served in Rome NY, as an Airplane Electrician. He was honorably discharged on March 16, 1966. He served as a reservist until March 15, 1968.

On May 30, 1964, in St. Bernard Church, he married Helen M. (Borsa) Carroll who survives. 

Jim was a member of St. Bernard Church, and Pine Acres Country Club where he served on the Board. He was Past Vice President of Bradford Little League Baseball, and Past Treasurer of the Local IBEW #1124.

Jim had been employed at Penelec, now First Energy as a Supervisor. He worked in Bradford, Warren, Clearfield, and Altoona for over 35 years. He retired in 2002.

 

Surviving in addition to his wife Helen of nearly 60 years, are three sons, James (Gigi) Carroll, of Bradford, John (Alexandra) Carroll, of Randolph, MA, and Thomas (Michaelle) Carroll, of Warren, seven grandchildren, Angela Carroll, Andrew Carroll, Patrick (Kerry) Carroll, Nicholas Carroll, Arianna Carroll, Jacob Carroll, Laken Carroll, two sisters, Sarah “Sally” Carroll, of Bradford, and Francie (Greg) Ambuske, of Bradford, one brother, Thomas (Annette) Carroll, of Muncie, IN, and several nieces and nephews.  
 
He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Patrick John Carroll III, and one sister, Judith Simon.

Family will receive friends on Monday May 13, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at St. Francis of Assisi Church, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Noon with Fr. Jim Gutting as Celebrant. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Bradford Library, or St. Bernard Church. 

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com