Richard Richie J. Carroll

Richard J. Carroll, 68 of Beverly Hills, Florida passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2012. He was born on Saturday, November 20, 1943 in Bronx, New York to John and Marion (Hunt) Carroll. Richard was a veteran serving in the United States Marine Corps and a retired New York City Police Officer. He was the president of the 10-13 in Citrus County and with the National Organization. He founded the scholarship program for the children of the 10-13 family. He volunteered with the Citrus County Sheriff's Department in the public school system. Richard was very computer savvy and enjoyed following politics. He was known for his skills in repairing and building.

Survivors inlcude his wife, Mary Carroll of Beverly Hills, Florida; sons, Richard Carroll and wife Anna Marie of Staten Island, New York, John Carroll and wife Lisa of Long Island, New York, John Ferrante of Oviedo, Florida and Shane Allocca and wife Antonella of Oviedo, Florida; daughter, Deborah Wheeler and husband Brian of Long Island, New York; sister, Jeannine Romandette of Staten Island, New York; thirteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Visitation,Tuesday, July 31, 2012 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Fero Funeral Home. Funeral Mass, Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at 9:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Grace.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Citrus County, P.O. Box 641270, Beverly Hills, Florida 34464.

Arrangements entrusted to

Fero Funeral Home

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