Mr. Josh Carpenter

Joshua David Carpenter, known by all as “Josh”, took his life on August 21, 2024 in Pensacola, FL at 24 years old. He served in the United States Navy as a Lieutenant (Junior Grade), while training as a student Naval Aviator specializing in helicopters. Josh struggled with depression, keeping it hidden from both family and friends until he mentioned it in a note written just before his passing. Born and raised in Arlington Heights, IL, on October 21, 1999, Josh was known for his sincerity, strong intellect, and impish smile. Despite his quiet and reserved demeanor, Josh had a sidesplitting sense of humor which would often come out in family gatherings or amongst friends. Throughout his life, Josh was athletic, competing in water polo, baseball, volleyball and other sports before continuing his physical training in the Navy. He was academically brilliant, able to grasp difficult math problems quickly and communicate them clearly. Josh was self-disciplined, consistently punctual, and highly organized all while having a strong work ethic. He had an eye for precision in everything from craftsmanship to cooking and barbecue. He had a lifelong love for trains, airplanes, and Opus, the family dog. Josh had joy in serving others. Growing up, he attended Willow Creek Community Church with his family and volunteered in several ministries there. As a high school student, he participated in mission trips to the Dominican Republic and Cambodia, and would later return to Cambodia on another trip while in college. Apart from ministry and international trips, Josh enjoyed serving others on a personal level. Whether it was sharing class notes, moving someone’s possessions from one place to another, or navigating complicated card games, Josh was known for helping others in a pinch. Josh was a quick learner and excelled in school. He attended Rolling Meadows High School, where he was heavily involved in water polo, the math team, and the robotics program. He also joined NJROTC, where he developed a deep admiration for the structure, training, and career potential it offered him. Upon graduating high school in 2018, he took this desire to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he joined the NROTC program on a full Navy ROTC scholarship. In 2022, Josh graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, and was commissioned as a Naval officer. He began his flight training just two months later. All who knew and loved Josh are welcome at the visitation and the funeral. Josh is survived by his parents David and Darlene Carpenter, brother Daniel Carpenter, the beloved family dog Opus, Grandparents Carol Listhartke and Earl and Arlene Carpenter as well as multiple aunts, uncles, great aunts and uncles, and cousins. Josh was preceded in death by his Grandpa Wayne Listhartke and Uncle Derek Listhartke. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2024 from 3:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Morizzo Funeral Home, 2550 West Hassell Rd., (Northeast corner of Barrington Rd.), Hoffman Estates, IL. 60169. Family and Friends will meet Friday, September 13, 2024 for a funeral service that will begin 10:00 A.M. at Willow Creek Community Church, in Chapel (Bldg. B), 67 East Algonquin Road, South Barrington, Illinois, 60010. If you are unfamiliar with Willow Creek Church, please CLICK HERE to look at a map of where you should park. Burial will be private for the immediate family. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to either Mission Aviation Fellowship or The NROTC Program The family has created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories, photos, and videos. For those of you that would have attended services and would like to express your condolences please click on the "Share A Memory" link above and you can leave a message. If you wish to send a Sympathy Card, please feel free to send it to Morizzo Funeral Home, 2550 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, 60169 c/o the Family; we will gladly forward it on to the family. For further information please contact the Morizzo Funeral Directors at 847.752.6444. Arrangements entrusted to Morizzo Funeral Home and Cremation Services, at 2550 West Hassell Road, (Northeast corner at Barrington Road), Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169.

Mr. Josh Carpenter

October 21, 1999 - August 21, 2024