Michael L. Carbone

Michael (Yisrael) L. Carbone was born on August 19, 1948 and went back to G-d on January 22, 2026 while his children embraced him.

Michael was a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, teacher, Marine, and friend. He did not consider himself a perfect man, nor did he wish to be remembered as one. He was a man who wrestled with G-d and did the best he could in all things, both large and small.  

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, his bashert and soulmate who loved him dearly, Dianna (Hadassah) E. Carbone; his three children, Diane-Michele Carbone, Kelli (Rick) Hohenadel, and Michael-Gabriel (Kristina) Carbone; his baby brother, Tom; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Michael had a deep love for Torah and a special gift for retelling and explaining Talmudic stories from the Jewish sages. He taught anyone willing to listen and shared openly his love of Judaism, and Jewish learning. He also held a profound love for Israel and cherished the many trips he took there with Dianna.

He was known for his humor, often offering a perfectly timed, witty remark during even the most difficult moments. That humor brought comfort to those around him and reminded them that maybe, just maybe life will be ok without him.

Michael served proudly in the United States Marine Corps from October 1966 to October 1970. He carried that pride with his gentle spirit faithfully throughout his life. His love of G-d and country was passed on to his children. We now have the watch dad. 

He found meaning in simple, everyday acts—tending his garden and sharing its harvest with neighbors, feeding birds, naming the squirrels that visited his yard, trips to the Outer Banks with Michael-Gabriel and the entire family, teaching Torah to his daughter Kelli, fishing for bluegill with his daughter Diane-Michele, enjoying Shabbat dinners together and quiet lakeside lunches with Dianna at Munroe Park. These activities gave him a sense of purpose and ample opportunities to make ordinary life holy.

Michael genuinely loved people. His profession as a painter and wallpaper hanger allowed him to meet people in all walks of life. Many of his customers became life-long friends. No one was a stranger to him. He deeply appreciated his friends and caring neighbors who offered help and bestowed kindness to him and Dianna. His family will be forever grateful. 

Our family politely requests that you do not send flowers or plants. If you would like to honor Michael, please make a donation to Chabad–Lubavitch at Kent State, 486 S. Marigold Lane, Kent, Ohio.

May Hashem remember the soul of Yisrael—husband, dad, brother, teacher, and friend—as he enters the next phase of eternal life. Amen.

Private services will be held.