Thomas P. Carter

Thomas P. Carter, 76, of Scranton passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, May 29, 2024, after a yearlong battle with cancer surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband to his wife of 48 years, Gracemary (Scavone) Carter. 

Tom was the son of the late Dr. Alfred Carter and Oreta Justice.  Tom is survived by his children, Thomas Carter of Cranston, Rhode Island, and Michael Carter and his wife Chrissy Carter of Rollinsford, New Hampshire; his brother Robert Carter; as well as nieces and nephews. 

Tom was predeceased by his siblings, Alfred Carter, James Carter, Ann Cerra, John Carter and Joan Carter.

Born in Scranton, Tom earned his bachelor’s degree from Temple University and a master’s degree in psychology from Marywood University.  Tom was the assistant director of the Lackawanna County Detox Unit.  He was the President and owner of Scavone Wholesale Florist, Inc. and later was the community service case manager for the Lackawanna County Treatment Court. 

Tom’s passion was in helping others.  He was always there to give somebody a job and spent countless hours working with others struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, providing guidance, advice, love, support, and friendship.  Tom will be forever remembered by those who knew and loved him for his kindness and as one who helped countless numbers of people over the years.  He will be deeply missed by his friends and family.

Tom received a lung transplant in January of 2020.  He was forever grateful for this gift of life and for the many years he was able to spend with his wife and children. 

The family would like to thank Hospice of the Sacred Heart for their support during Tom’s time of need.

The funeral will be Tuesday from the Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis Funeral Home, Inc., 318 E. Drinker St., Dunmore, with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10 a.m. in St. Paul’s Church, Penn Ave., Scranton.

Interment to follow in Dunmore Cemetery.

Family and friends may pay their respects on Monday from 4-6 p.m. at the funeral home.

In addition to flowers, the family welcomes contributions in Tom’s memory may be made to the Cody Barrasse Memorial Foundation at www.codybarrassefoundation.com

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