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Reynold ‘Ren’ Carrera, 58, dedicated to serving his community

Reynold 'Ren' Carrera
Reynold ‘Ren’ Carrera

WILMINGTON — Reynold “Ren” Carrera, 58, passed peacefully with his family by his side on the evening of Monday, Aug. 26, 2019, after a slow battle with early onset dementia.

He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Atlanta; three daughters, Lana (Brandon), Christina (Tom) and Jennifer; three brothers, Arthur, Steven (Andrea) and Sal Jr; two grandchildren, Kenan and Dean; and many nieces, nephews and cousins he adored.

Ren was born Nov. 19, 1960, to the late Salvatore and Elvira Carrera in Amityville, New York. He moved with his family to Wilmington in 1970. He was a graduate of New Hanover High School, Class of 1978. He attended the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and worked to get his B.A. Degree in American History, graduating in 1988. In college, he met his wife, Atlanta, while members of the national co-ed service fraternity, Alpha Phi Omega. There, they made lifelong friends, all dedicated to serving the community.

Reynold and Atlanta were married on May 10, 1986, at St. Mark Catholic Church, Wilmington. Reynold was proud to be a third-degree knight in the Knights of Columbus. For 25 years, he worked at Keller’s Inc. alongside his wife, Atlanta, in the family fire protection business.

For Reynold, friends and family were one and the same. Coming from a large Italian family, he enjoyed cooking and bringing people together. He loved listening to a variety of music, playing the drums and working on his golf game.

A service will be held at noon, Saturday, Aug. 31, at St. Mark Catholic Church. A reception will follow immediately at St. Mark.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Reynold’s name to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington.

Share online condolences with the family at Andrews Mortuary & Crematory.

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