Lindenhurst phys ed teacher, veteran lacrosse coach Tom Carro dies

Tom Carro, a longtime Lindenhurst physical education teacher who coached Long Island lacrosse teams at all levels for decades, died on Monday, March 10. He was 53 years old.

A U.S. Marine veteran, Carro is the former head coach of Suffolk County Community College’s (SCCC) women’s lacrosse team, and also had stints as the coach of the varsity girls lacrosse programs at Lindenhurst, Miller Place and Bayport-Blue Point high schools. He most recently coached the girls varsity team at the Stony Brook School.

Carro played lacrosse and football high school, and then lacrosse in college for SCCC and Adelphi.

Since 1994, he worked as a physical education teacher in Lindenhurst schools.

“We have recently been informed of the tragic passing of Mr. Thomas Carro, physical education teacher at Lindenhurst High School,” Lindenhurst schools Superintendent Vincent Caravana wrote in a letter to the school district community. “Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and all who knew him.

“We recognize that this news may be particularly difficult for students who had Mr. Carro as a teacher, as well as colleagues and friends, both past and present, of Mr. Carro,” he continued. “Please know that our social workers and counselors are available to provide support to anyone who needs it during this trying time. I know that Lindenhurst will rally as it always does during times of turmoil and tension.”

Carro is survived by his four children, Victoria Campis and Gabrielle, Danielle and Tommi Carro; his mother Joann; his three siblings, Anthony Carro, Dominic Carro and Mary Jean Caldiero; and his grandson Anthony Joseph Carro.

“Thomas will be remembered for his strength, resilience, and the deep love he had for his family and friends,” Carro’s obituary reads. “His legacy of honor, courage, and devotion will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew him.”

Robertaccio Funeral Home handled arrangements for a private, direct cremation at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Center Moriches.

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