Born April 14, 1953 in Peoria to Albert and Betty Jean (Strubhar) Berardi, he married Betty J. Elgin on December 15, 1978 in Pekin. They later divorced.
Surviving are one son, Joshua (Kristi) Berardi of Peoria; one granddaughter, Khaleesi Berardi; two brothers, Gene (Nancy) Berardi of Pekin and Vinnie (Dawn) Berardi of Grand Haven, Michigan; his sister-in-law, Denise Berardi of Pekin and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Jerry D. Berardi.
Carroll retired from Caterpillar, Inc., where he last worked as a fork lift driver.
He enjoyed spending time with family and his granddaughter was his world. Carroll also loved country music and was a huge fan of Dale Earnhardt, Sr. and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. He also formerly enjoyed bowling at Sunset Lanes and fishing. He also was a past member of a C.B. and van club.
Carroll was a member of Days of Grace Fellowship in Morton.
His private memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Pastor Randy Hall will officiate. Cremation will be accorded. Inurnment will follow in Lakeside Cemetery in Pekin at a later date.
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