R.I.P. Gary Carr
 

R.I.P. to my father Gary Carr 12/17/48-7/14/16.

My father Gary passed away Thursday night in the Oakland PA V.A. hospital. He had a tumor that had grown quite a bit in the past few months, and the damage it had done internally led to basically the same thing that killed his father, septosemia; not sure how to spell it, so I am spelling it as it sounds. He passed away roughly around 10 pm Thursday night. Cancer is an ugly thing. But I can take solace in the fact that he is now at peace and pain-free.

Quite a few of you had the pleasure of meeting him; either when I used to race, or through our Tri-State Stock/Super Stock Association events. He's been going to the races, both locally and nationally, for forty-some years.

I want to thank everyone so much for the texts, Facebook posts, thoughts, prayers and condolences on losing my father. It really means a lot.

Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Monday, July 18, viewing/calling hours 4:00pm-8:00pm; services will follow.

Cunningham Funeral Home
203 Oak St,
Bessemer, PA 16112 ·

In lieu of flowers, Dad requested that donations be made to:
The Pittsburgh Fisher House
University Drive C Building 33
Pittsburgh PA 15240

It is housing for Veterans' families during the patients' stay at the Oakland V.A. Hospital next door or elsewhere. 412-360-2030

I will never forget all the great times we had together. Way too many to list over the past thirty-plus years. He was my drag racing crew cheif; my best friend; and my father.

I love you/miss you immensly Dad, and will always love and miss you.

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Mike,
I'm very saddened by this, my condolences to you and yours.

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So sorry to hear this, Mike.

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mike,
we are very sorry to hear of this, just know he is pitted in a better place.
Tom & Ruth

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Mike, thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

Cancer is an ugly evil that shows up all too often in our lives.

Bad thing-Your Dad is gone
Good thing-He is in a much better place and pain-free now.

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Had the pleasure of meeting Gary many years ago, what a wonderful man. Godspeed my friend......

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Mike, thoughts and prayers for you and your family at this tough time.

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Mike, Sorry to hear about your Dad ... Thoughts & Prayers to you & your Family ...........RIP,

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Mike, my wife and I send our condolences.

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Mike
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
May your dad rest in peace.
Godspeed Gary

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So sorry to hear about your loss Mike

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Mike, my wife and I send our condolences

Bob Lasko

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Mike...So sorry to hear about your dad. Enjoyed talking to him at your many races.

Jim and Scott Henderson

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Sorry for your loss Mike, rest in peace Gary.

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My condolences to you and family.

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So sorry to hear this. RIP Gary

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So sorry to hear this, Mike. Prayers to you and Wendy.

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I'm very sorry to hear about your Dad. I hope you and your family make it through the ordeal as well as one can. May your father rest in peace.

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Never had the opportunity to meet you or you Dad, but the loss of any racer is a loss to all racers. May he rest in peace.

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May your dad R.I.P
I pray you can stay strong with and for your family.
Chris

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So sorry for your loss, Mike.

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Sorry for your loss Mike!
My prayers and condolences to you and your family. :(

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Sorry for your loss Mike

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Mike/Wendy.... I took this picture of Gary at Beaver Springs at an IHRA points meet around 2002. He was doing what he loved!

RIP Gary

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...otographer.jpg

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I am Sorry to read about the loss of your father Mike. That's a difficult loss losing a parent. RIP Mr. Carr

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Mike, So sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. God speed Gary . Danny and John Lattimore

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Mike, Sorry to hear about your Dad...thoughts and prayers to you, your mom, and
family....