John Owen Carney

John “Jack” Owen Carney of Richmond VA, formerly of East Aurora, NY passed away peacefully at Sitter Barfoot Veterans Care Center on March 10, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, William Carney and Beulah (Allen) Carney; and his brothers William and Thomas.

Jack was born in Olean, NY. He graduated from Olean High School and Penn State University. Jack served in the US Navy from 1953-1956. He was loving husband and a remarkable father to his children as well as giving fatherly advice to many others. In his later years, he suffered from Alzheimer’s and is now at peace in heaven with all his memories intact.

Jack is survived by his devoted wife of 65 years, Rita (Reber) Carney; his sister Sharon Jones; his six children Scott, Steven, Jeffrey, John, Mary Reese and Carol Ballance; his eight grandchildren Jill Holcomb, Michael, Kristin Martinez, David, Richard Majeski, Shannon Genova, Melvin Reese and Alicia Reese; and 6 great-grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities of Buffalo, NY at ccwny.org.

Visitation will take place on Thursday, March 18 from 10:00-10:30 am at Woody Funeral Home Huguenot Chapel followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, 2700 Dolfield Drive, North Chesterfield, VA. Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 pm at Virginia Veterans Cemetery, 10300 Pridesville Rd. Amelia VA.