CARLETON

JAMES MICHAEL

James Michael Carleton, of Pittsburgh, PA and North Port, FL, age 63, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 16, 2026. He is survived by his parents, James Carleton (Deborah) and Rose A. Dolan Wyse (the late John "Bucky" Wyse); his siblings, Pam (Paul) Reinheimer, Deborah (James) Minda, and Kelly (Nathan) Force; his nieces and nephews, Nicole (Eric) Grish, Jacob Reinheimer, Justin (Alyssa) Minda, Jordyn Minda, Malcolm Force, and Oakley Carleton, and great-nephew, Austin Grish; his step-siblings, Wes (Chrissy) Wyse, Faith Wyse, Chrissy (Ed) Figurski, and Chucky (Nicole) Wyse; he is also survived by his various aunts, uncles, cousins, and other extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his brother, Christopher Carleton.

James proudly served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Nimitz and was honored to serve as a Pittsburgh City Firefighter for 19 years. He retired to Florida 12 years ago and spent quality time with friends boating and going to wing night and bar bingo. He enjoyed many other things such as going to camp, golf trips and watching golf at Downy House with his dad and friends, going floating down the river, Bocce at Legends (where he proudly sported his championship jackets), his Thursday lunches with family, St. Paddy's Day parades, traveling with friends to Punta Cana and Mexico, watching NASCAR, and his annual Bronder Family Reunions.

Jimmy never lost his amazing sense of humor which stayed with him to his last days. He appreciated everyone who cared for him and supported him to his last day including his friends, family, and the ladies at Bridges Hospice.

Friends and Family are welcome at BEINHAUER FUNERAL HOME, 2828 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317 on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 2-8PM. A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 12:30PM at Beinhauer Funeral Home and processing to the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies for the final committal. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The American Cancer Society, Pittsburgh chapter, at 106 Merchant Ln, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 or online at donate.cancer.org.