Carl Joseph Genova

Carl Joseph Genova, age 86, passed away on August 4, 2024. He was a strong and stoic man in all he did. He was a proud father, grandfather and husband, always putting his family first. Though his emotions were often guarded, his love for his family shone through in everything he did and in conversations with friends.

Born and raised in Pasadena, California in 1938, Carl always spoke fondly of his hometown, calling it "the land of milk and honey". He regaled us with tales of watching the Rose Bowl Parade from Colorado Blvd which was an easy walk from where he grew up, and proudly boasted of his days playing basketball for Pasadena High School, where he helped lead his team to a championship. He adored his parents and loved his childhood with his 3 siblings.

After serving 9 years in the Air Force where he traveled the world, Carl settled near Kansas City where he raised his family of 4 daughters and 3 sons. A skilled airline mechanic, he could fix just about anything and was known for his ability to identify aircraft just by the sound of their engines flying high above. His trade eventually led him to Las Vegas, where he lived with his beloved wife, Delores, for nearly 40 years.

An active man, Carl loved playing racquetball and golf, and indulging in his favorite treat, ice cream. He had a deep appreciation for history and sports and cherished his Italian heritage above all else. He rarely took a vacation that didn’t involve a visit to cousins, aunts and uncles, parents or sister and brothers. He relished dining al fresco, afternoons in the pools and teaching his kids and grandkids how to swim and dive.

But perhaps Carl's greatest legacy is the love he had for his family, and the pride he took in watching his children and grandchildren grow and succeed. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him, but his spirit will live on in the countless memories he leaves behind.

Carl is survived by his wife, Delores Genova; his children: Cathleen (Tim) Roby, Carl (Mia) Genova II, Paul (Gretchen) Genova, Steve (Jennifer) Genova, Andrea (Steve) Boe, and Jennifer Wilson; Siblings: Frank (Lily) Genova and John (Nancy) Genova; grandchildren: Tiffany (Tim) Comunale, Jaimie Genova, Nick Genova, Vincent Genova, Sophia Genova, Elaina Genova, Andrew Genova, Katrina Wilson, Kathryn Boe, Grace Boe, Sophia Boe, Giovanna Buchanan, Roman Wilson, Johnny Wilson, Sicily Wilson and Kyla Wilson; great-grandchildren: Alexandra Comunale, Timmy Comunale, Alyssa Comunale, Isabella Genova, Phoenix Genova, Draco Genova, Griffin Genova, Romello Johnson and Lillian Carter. He is preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Nicole Genova; sister, Kay Genova Jones, and parents Charles and Jennie Genova.

Rest in peace, Carl, knowing that your legacy of strength, love, and pride in family will never be forgotten.

A visitation for Carl will be held Wednesday, August 21, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 22, 2024 beginning at 9:00 AM both at Palm Mortuary Henderson, 800 South Boulder Highway, Henderson, NV 89015. Carl will be laid to rest with military honors at 10:40 AM at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Veterans Memorial Dr, Boulder City, NV 89005.