Obituary of Thomas J. Carney

Thomas James Carney of Jackson Heights died September 12, 2022 at Calvary Hospital in Bronx, NY. Thomas was born October 16, 1978. He was a proud member of the NYPD and served as one of New York's Finest for over 19 years. He bravely faced years of illness, and at the time of his death he was surrounded by the love and comfort of his mother, sister, friend, and wife. Tom passed peacefully in her loving arms. Beloved husband of Diane (nee O'Sullivan). Cherished father of Thomas, Owen, Kathleen and Ciara. Beloved son of Thomas (predeceased) and Eileen (nee Rice). Dear brother of Christine Conway (Kevin). Treasured son-in-law to Michael and Mary O'Sullivan, and brother-in-law to Jeanne and Sean Martin, Mary and Thomas McKnight, Michael and Robyn O'Sullivan, Joseph (predeceased) and Natalie O'Sullivan, John and Jill O'Sullivan, Theresa and Patrick Rohan and Kathy and William Parra. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins', nieces, nephews, friends and NYPD brethren. Tom was gentle, witty and thoughtful. He enjoyed playing the guitar and could be cajoled into singing on occasion. He was a native New Yorker and as such, a huge hometown fan. His favorites were the Mets and the Rangers. Tom loved spending time with family and friends in Long Beach, Hampton Bays and Co. Kerry, Ireland. Although many times Tom may have been the quietest man in a room, his soft smile and sharp sense of humor made him the most memorable. Tom's warmth and kindness endeared him to many. To know him was to love him. We are grateful for the time we shared and will miss him always. Visitation will be Saturday, September 17 from 4-9PM and Sunday, September 18 from 4-9PM at Edward D. Lynch Funeral Home, Inc, 43-07 Queens Boulevard, Sunnyside, NY. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:45 am on Monday, September 19, 2022 at St. Joan of Arc RCC, 82-00 35th Avenue, Jackson Heights, NY. Burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, in Long Island City. Like a warrior, Tom fought an over 5 year battle with lung cancer. Lung cancer is the most prevalent cancer in humans. Yet, because of the false stigma associated with this terrible disease, research into its cure is dramatically underfunded compared to other cancers. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make a donation in memory of Thomas James Carney to the Exon 20 Group at International Cancer Advocacy Network online at www.askican.org or via mail at: The Thomas James Carney Research Advocacy Program The Exon 20 Group at ICAN 27 West Morten Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85021-7246