Carl B. Holden Jr. aged sixty, of Merrillville, IN, passed away September 7, 2019 surrounded by family. Carl was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania, he is survived by his wife of 26 years Jackie, daughters Hailey and Shelby, and grandsons Benjamin and Abraham. Carl leaves behind his mother Vivian Holden, two sisters Denise(Robert) Frey, and Lisa Madafferi and four loved nieces Carla(Jim) Shearer, Bobbi(Brett) Vines, Brenna(Justin) Stanley, and Colleen Madafferi, along with many great nieces/nephews, cousins, extended family members, and special friends. Carl is preceded in death by his Father Carl Bert Holden Sr. and Brother in Law Peter Madafferi.
Carl was a graduate of Thornton Fractional North High School class of 1976. Throughout his life Carl was a man of many trades practicing primarily in auto service. Carl dedicated his spare time to the Northwest Indiana Swimming Conference as an Official, Ross Music Theater, Second Chance for Pets Network, and his many friends and family members.
Honoring Carl’s wishes, a Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, September 12, 2019 at the Salem United Methodist Church, 756 W 350 S, Hebron, IN from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a short service occurring at 6:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations for the family will graciously be accepted.