TIMOTHY CARPENTER

November 11, 1968 - December 12, 2017

Timothy L. Carpenter, 49 years, of West Milford, NJ passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017. He was born on November 11, 1968 in Red Bank, NJ to the late Nicolette (nee Groenevelt) and the late Robert L. Carpenter. Timothy graduated from Indian Hills High School in Oakland, NJ then enlisted in the US Army where he served for several years. Following his military service,Timothy continued his education at William Paterson College where he studied Criminal Justice, then continued on to the Passaic county Police Academy. For over 18 years Timothy was a police Officer for the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office where he was a very proud member of the mounted unit and also earned the rank of Lieutenant. He also created the SLAP program and was a Shift Commander for multiple shifts. Tim was very active in the PBA and was a leader with a true heart of gold with unlimited support of his officers. He married Pamela (nee Layton) in 1998 and resided in West Milford where they raised their family. He was predeceased by his mother Nicolette in 1995 and his father Robert in 2009. Timothy is survived by his beloved wife Pamela, his cherished children Ryan Layton and his wife Kira, Summer Carpenter and Nicolette Carpenter; his dear siblings Brett Carpenter and his wife Angie, Jimmy Carpenter and his wife Dalia, Michelle Millender and her husband Norman, and Scott Carpenter and his wife Tara; as well as many nieces and nephews. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 from 3pm to 7pm at the Stickle-Soltesz Funeral Home, 187 La Rue Road, Newfoundland, NJ 07435 (GPS use 1 Post Place). Final disposition will be private. Log onto www.sticklesolteszfuneralhome.com tribute wall to personally post your condolences, memories, photos, and videos, as well as obtaining driving directions to the funeral home.