Mr. John S. Carbone

Mr. John S. Carbone
Mr. John S. Carbone, 67, of South. Lakeside Drive, Terryville, passed away at his home, Sept. 8, 2013 after a brief illness, he was the husband of Mary (Cilibert) Sparks Carbone.

John was born New Britain on Nov. 25, 1945, the son of the late John M. and Elizabeth (Barrows) Carbone.

He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps serving in Vietnam. He worked for the Disabled American Veterans in Newington for over 15 years. He'll be best remembered for all the work he did for veterans services in his life and was recognized for all his past achievements and awards, including national awards. He is a member of the DAV and was Past Commander Chapter 5 and Past State Commander Department of Connecticut, and also was a member of The American Legion.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his two sisters, Betty Lou Mineweaser and her husband, Joseph, and Mary Jane Groth and her husband, Carl; stepsons, Gregory and Jeremy Sparks, stepdaughter Amanda Sparks. Two nieces, Kathy Mason and her husband Larry and Brianne Groth. A great-nephew Ryan Lantz, plus the love of his life he was known as "Papa John" his two grandchildren Jeremy and Jayden Sparks.

Friends may call at Dunn funeral home 191 West St., Bristol, CT on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013 from 6 to 8 p.m.. Graveside service with full military honors will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown.