U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and recipient of the Purple Heart. Age 77. Passed away peacefully at his home on July 9, 2018. Beloved husband of 54 years to Concetta (nee Ferro). Loving father of Michele R. Pinto, Nicole (David) Campbell & Renee (Joseph) LaPorta. Cherished papa of Nicholas & Connor Campbell and Luciana & Carmine LaPorta. Devoted Son of the late Costantino & Virginia (nee Markase) Pinto. Fond brother of Antoinette Maione, Bernadette (Thomas) Stoecker, Maria Pinto, Joseph Pinto, the late Silvio Pinto & the late Costantino (Andy) Pinto. Kind brother-in-law of Thomas (Clelia) Ferro. Dear son-in-law of the late Thomas & Rose (nee O'Mera) Ferro. Treasured uncle of Michael (Lisa) Maione, Philip (Cristin) Maione, Paul (Tracey) Maione, Vincent (Brigitte) Maione, Rebecca (Chris) Siffel, A.J. Pinto, Jennifer (Marc) Pierce & Silvio Pinto & great uncle of 10. Good-hearted cousin of many. Fun-loving & generous to countless friends. Carmen worked in sales at RC Cola for 20+ years. He was a successful Farmers Insurance Agent in LaGrange IL for 25+ years. Carmen enjoyed semi-retirement as an associate partner at King-Foreman Insurance Agency in Park Ridge, IL. Carmen was active with Action Sertoma. He was a proud member of O.N.I.A.C. & the Gleneagles Mens Club. Former member of Knights of Columbus, St. Albert the Great Council. His big smile & gregarious personality will be missed by all who knew him. Visitation Thursday, July 12th from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. Chapel prayers Friday, July 13th, 9 a.m. at the Kerry Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights proceeding to Our Lady of the Woods Church, Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Entombment: Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Contributions to the Rush University Medical Center, c/o Stephanie A. Gregory MD, 1653 Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60612 would be appreciated. www.kerryfh.com ~ (708) 361.4235 ~ www.facebook.com/kerryfuneral