Vincent P McCarroll

He was born on November 15, 1933 in Teaneck, NJ, the son of the late Vincent and Mary McCarroll.

Vincent had a lifetime career in the advanced automation control industry, beginning in 1957. He presently holds the title of Chief Engineer Emeritus at Enfield Technologies. He holds several patents for his work and is the author of numerous papers on electronic controls for complex automation systems. He holds a certificate in electronic technology from the RCA Institute; a BSEE from the Fairfield University School of Engineering; and has completed advanced studies at the University of Connecticut.

He was an Adjunct Professor in the mechanical engineering department of Fairfield University.

He was a resident of Monroe for 48 years and was active in town affairs, as well as serving on the Board of Tax Review and Board of Zoning Appeals.

He proudly served his country in the Korean War. He enjoyed dancing, bike riding and cheering on his grandchildren at sporting events. He loved flying. Memories include spending summers in Southampton with his children and Karen his wife who predeceased him in 1989.

Survivors include his devoted family, Nancy McCarroll (Ronald Ashford), Brian (Kimberly), Daniel (Jayne), Cynthia (Mark) Christo, Bradford (Celeste) Hoadley, and Billy (Lisa) Hoadley. As well as his greatest joys in life- his grandchildren, Brian McCarroll, Alysa, Charles, Julia Christo, William, Tyler, Clay, Jacob, Austin, Alexa Hoadley and Jacob Culpepper Hoadley.

His family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 from 5pm to 8pm at the Spadaccino and Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, 315 Monroe Tpke., Monroe CT. A Memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.spadaccinofuneralhome.com