Alan Jeffrey Karcinell

Alan Jeffrey Karcinell, of Elizabethtown, PA and formerly of South Florida, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and cherished friend passed away unexpectedly on October 29th, 2025, at 64 years old in Lancaster, PA. Alan was born June 27th, 1961 in Saint Joseph hospital in Far Rockaway, NY (Queens, NY) Alan was preceded in death by his father Victor Karcinell, who unfortunately passed 5 months prior to Alan and is survived by his wife Jodi, sons Alex, Chad and Brandon, granddaughters Sophia, Eliana, and Averi, grandsons Trey, Cameron and Dominic, his mother Judy Karcinell, sister Jodi, and brother Gary, his niece Hannah and many cousins.

Alan spent his early childhood in Massapequa, NY. At 10 years old he was diagnosed with ADHD and began participating in a NYU landmark ADHD study. In 1973, when was 12, he moved to Hollywood, FL where he met many childhood friends. Alan attended Hollywood Hills High School where he played soccer as a goalie. He went on to attend and play soccer at Slippery Rock College in PA. Later, he decided PA was too cold and transferred to FSU. After college Alan opened his own landscaping business in Boca Raton, FL. His goal was to build a nice business and pass it on. That goal was cut short when he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 24 and had to close his business. He then went on to work for his father Victor as an office manager and staff accountant for 20 years.

In 2013, when Alan was 52, he was featured in an NBC special about the landmark ADHD study at NYU he participated in from childhood through adulthood. In this special he spoke about his struggles with ADHD throughout his life. When asked why he wanted to speak out, he said: “If I could help one person, that makes me happy. That's my calling in life, to help other people. I feel like that’s a good thing to do, to help give back to the community and people who have this problem.” Around this time, in his 50s, Alan contracted kidney disease and had to attend dialysis 3 days a week. Despite all of Alan’s health issues, he had the best attitude and outlook on life anyone could have. Alan had a zest for life. He never let his health issues stop him from finding joy through quality time with loved ones, traveling, and attending various events and games. He knew he had a shorter life expectancy than average but he had the desire to live. His goal was to live long enough to see his grandchildren grow up.

He loved rock music, traveling, NASCAR and going to the horse track. He had a depth of music history knowledge, among his “jack of all trades” knowledge on many topics. This type of knowledge designated him as the encyclopedia of random information in the family. He inherited his love of traveling and going to the horse track from his mother and father. He deeply enjoyed connecting with family and friends. Alan tried his best to keep in contact with a lot of people he knew to see how they were doing and catch up, no matter how long it had been since they last met or spoke. Spending time together and conversing with family, friends and even acquaintances was his favorite pastime. He had the ability to find common ground, relate to, and connect with just about anyone he came across. Alan was loved deeply and loved spending time

with his loved ones. He was a kind, caring, and compassionate soul, father, grandfather, son, brother and uncle. His children and grandchildren were his joy. Alan will be missed dearly and his family’s love for him is everlasting. At a later date Alan will be laid to rest with his mother and father in a mausoleum at the Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.

There will be a service on Sunday, November 16th, 2025 at 11:00 AM-12:00 PM and celebration of life 12:00-2:00PM at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 2401 Davie Road, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. 33317.