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CARTER -- John (Jack) Michael Carter, age 80, passed away December 26, 2003 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mr. Carter was born August 22, 1923 in Bakersfield, California to Michael J. Carter and Susan Finnegan Carter. He graduated from Cathedral High School in 1941 in Los Angeles, California and joined the United States Navy in May of 1942- June 1946. During his time in the Navy he served aboard the USS Essex in the South and Central Pacific. He was awarded the Purple Heart, Presidential Unit Citation, and eight Battle Stars. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, life member of DAV. He was the organizer and International Representative for Machinist Union IAMAU until retiring in September of 1985. John was preceded in death by one daughter, Susan; and wife, Anita Palladino Carter. Survivors include one son, Michael Carter and wife, Regina of Phoenix, AZ; two daughters, Lorraine Carter of Albuquerque and Theresa Carter of Montgomery, AL; one brother, Thomas Carter of Santa Clarita, CA; two sisters, Mary Kearns of San Clemente, CA and Theresa Koenig of Newbury Park, CA; one grandson, Brian Carter; and one granddaughter, Elizabeth Carter. A Rosary will be held Monday, December 29, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at Immaculate Conception Church, 619 Copper NW, Albuquerque, NM. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made to the Good Shepard Center, or the Birthright of Albuquerque. Arrangements are under the direction of: Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE 884-1188
        Published on: Tue December 30, 2003