Kevin Charles Carroll

Kevin is survived and adored by his wife, Genevieve Carroll (neé Danvers); his children Amelia, Corinna, and Aidan Carroll; his siblings, Thomas Carroll, Patrick (Judith) Carroll, Catherine (Robert) Paschka, Anne (James) Riley, Margaret (David) Fiegel; his in-laws, and his many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brothers Daniel Carroll, Paul Carroll Jr., and Joseph (Mary Kay) Carroll; and his parents Paul and Mary Carroll.

Kevin was born and raised near Buffalo in Tonawanda, NY, the seventh of nine beloved children. He developed deep everlasting friendships, sharing his love of life with his family, neighborhood friends, and many more he met along the ride from NY to Tallahassee, FL. He joyously rode through life, raising his own family, despite suffering from brain cancer for over 13 years.

He loved football (Go Bills, Irish, and ‘Noles!), hockey (Go Sabres!), frisbee, and, of course, cycling. He worked hard putting himself through school at Alfred State College (Culinary Arts) and Florida State University (Hospitality Administration from the School of Business), and also played hard following the Grateful Dead across the country. He worked as a culinary service manager at local country clubs and hospitals, taught at Keiser College, and finished his working career at Westminster Oaks as the Dinning Services Director when he was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2008.

His preferred method of travel was by bike – any terrain, much like in his life, met with a smile – from the hills of New York to the mountains of Colorado, Florida swamps and beaches to Tennessee parkways, he traversed them all and back home again to run his errands, flag to the wind, and escort his youngest, Aidan, to and from high school. He graciously and patiently helped people fix their bikes at The Bicycle House and in his home to spread the bike gospel.

Eloquently said by a friend: Through his example [we] learned never to underestimate the value of a small task (like folding laundry), never stop loving your family, keep the garage door open (but please put the tools back in the right place), root for the home team and always cut them a break (they will come around), enjoy a beer or two, and smile, smile, smile.