John Nelson ‘Carp’ Carpenter, devoted family man

OLEAN — John N. Carpenter, of Putnam Street, passed away Tuesday (Jan. 27, 2026) surrounded by his loving wife and family.

John was born Aug. 14, 1939, in Olean, and was the son of John N. and Vivian Bailey Carpenter. On June 29, 1963, in St. Mary’s Church, he married Theresa A. “Terry” Consedine, who survives.

John was a 1958 graduate of Olean High School and continued his education at Bryant & Stratton, where he graduated in 1961. John served in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1965.

He worked at Dresser Rand for about two years, then began working at Olean Wholesale in 1970 for the next 30 years until his retirement in 2000. John also worked at the Beef ‘N Barrel part time in his retirement.

In his early years, John loved spending time at their family cottage at Cuba Lake. He was awarded a life saving award for saving his uncle. He enjoyed traveling and spent many years with family all together in Myrtle Beach as well as many trips to Dallas to spend time with family. John was an avid fan of the Buffalo Bills, New York Yankees and St. Bonaventure Bonnies.

Beside his loving wife Terry, John is survived by his children, Daniel (Meredith) Carpenter of Dallas, Texas, Denise (Frank) Carpenter, Donald (Lisa) Carpenter and Kristin (Joe) Hovey, all of Olean; 12 grandchildren, Justin, Trevor, Kyle, Collin, Gabby, Taylor, Meghan, Jake, Ryan, Owen, Kayla and Joey; 11 great-grandchildren; and a brother, William Carpenter.

John was predeceased by his parents, John and Vivian; and biological mother, Gladiolas (Rachel Jobe).

Friends will be received from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 31, 2026) at the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State St., Olean, at which time a funeral service will be held with full military honors accorded by the Allegany American Legion, Charles Harbel Post 892 ritual team. Father David Tourville will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo (formerly known as Oishei), at 818 Ellicott St., Buffalo, NY 14203.

Online condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com.