for the LORD, your God, is with you wherever you go. –Joshua 1:9
Paul Nicholas Carrano, 25, went home to the Lord on Sunday, September 15, 2019 in Austin, Texas. He was born into the loving family of John and Nancy Carrano in Kansas City, Kansas on October 8, 1993.
Paul was known to all as a kind, generous, fun-loving soul. He was the peacemaker, a great listener, and the game organizer. He had an uncanny ability to see where help was needed and then just provide it. He loved soccer, indie music, spending time at the family’s ranch and above all being with his family and friends. Paul had an analytical mind and was a deep thinker.
Paul graduated from Westlake High School in 2012 where he was a member of the National Honor Society. He was team captain of his select soccer team four years in a row and played high school soccer until an ACL tear ended his playing days as a senior. He remained a fervent soccer fan throughout his life.
After high school, Paul attended Purdue University for two years where he majored in biology and was a member of the Caduceus Club (pre-med).
As the child of a career Army officer, Paul lived in 5 different states growing up. He always looked forward to each move with a sense of adventure. Paul played sports wherever the family moved including five fun summers of swim team in Virginia. He also was a Cub Scout and Boy Scout. Paul was an altar server for two years at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Lake Ridge, Virginia where he also received his First Holy Communion. He was confirmed at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Austin, Texas.
Paul is survived by his parents, John and Nancy, and siblings Jacob, Matthew, and Anna Carrano; Aunts and Uncles Carl & Mary Carrano (godparents), Michael & Anita Carrano, Peggy & Pat Sweeney; Clark & Jan Brian; and many cousins and friends. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to One World Play Project https://www.oneworldplayproject.com/ or Community First! Village https://mlf.org/community-first/ .
