Warren N. Carlough, 83, died on February 3, 2011 at Bay Pines Veterans Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida with Alida (Alice) and family by his side. He was born in the Bronx, NY and served his country in the Navy during World War II, and then served in the Air Force where he was stationed at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. Warren then moved across the bay to Clearwater, Florida where he was employed as a Clearwater Firefighter before retiring.
Warren was a 32nd Degree Mason and Egypt Temple Shriner. He was Past Commander and Lifetime Member of the American Legion Post 7, Clearwater and a Lifetime Member of the V.F.W. Post 10094, Indian Rocks Beach. Warren and sister and brothers started the "Carlough Clan" family reunion that has met every two years for the past fifty years. He left us with many wonderful memories and never met a stranger. Warren touched many lives and will be missed by those who were fortunate to have his friendship.
Warren is survived by his partner and best friend of thirty years, Alida. He is also survived by his two daughters from a previous marriage: Nancy (Carlough) Benchoff of Clearwater, FL and Linda (Carlough) Podgurski of Mechanicsburg, PA; three grandchildren: Sara, Drew, and Molly; his step-daughter Denise Garrison of Stanhope, NJ and her two children, Stephanie and Matthew; his three brothers: Herbert Carlough of Boston, MA, Robert Carlough of Concord, NC, and Howard Spencer Carlough of Greenville, NC; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by a sister, Grace Korthaus, and a brother, Thornton Carlough.
Alice and Family;
Warren will be missed by all, He touched my life very strongly withhis teasing me about his car saying he would trade for lincoln! he was a great guy and only sorry because of situations be on our control we could’nt spend some more time with him
Love Dave and Linda
Over the last 10 days, I have thought of the many times that Warren made be smile. This includes the first time that I met him when I was dating his daughter Linda. He had a way to make any situation feel comfortable and will be missed by his family and anyone that had the pleasure to meet him.
His laugh and smile were infectious and will remain with all that he touched over his glorious 83 years of life.
Love,
Mike
Alice, Nancy and Linda – What I remember about Warren is how kind he was to me when my parents passed away. He would try his hardest to make me laugh. He used to joke and call me his Italian daughter. I will miss his smile and generous spirit. Love – his other daughter, Andie
I am a friend of Linda and Nancy’s. I remember Mr. Carlough as being such a funny, and caring dad. My sympathy goes out to the family…..
The staff at Clearwater Fire & Rescue would like to extend their deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Warren Carlough.
Nancy,
Sorry to read about your dad. Was wondering if your still living in Clearwater or had moved out of the area.
Bill
I have known Warren for 40 years and loved the guy.
Rest in Peace old friend