Raymond Joseph (Joe/Joe, Joe/Bishop) Carnaghi was born on December 23, 1954 in Bloomington, Illinois to Raymond and Mary Carnaghi.
He peacefully passed from this life on April 3, 2022 in Pratt. One of his great passions from an early age was music, not as a performer but as a composer, collector, and enthusiast. His collection included not only music but the various machines that played his beloved music. His dream was to open a free music history museum that would display his multiple Edison players, Victrolas, and 1950 vintage record players. He had a vast collection of Edison spindles, one sided records, 78s, 45s, and modern vinyl. He loved to share his love of music with every and anyone who would listen. His knowledge of early rock and roll trivia was second to none. Another passion of Joe’s was 1950-60 TV shows. Among his favorites were The Wild Wild West, Batman, Gunsmoke, Gilligan’s Island, and The Monkeys. Joe had a fantastic imagination and loved to make up and record stories for his nieces and nephew when they were small. Music and old TV shows was not Joe’s only passion. He was a dedicated sports fan and loved his Kansas City Chiefs, KC Royals, K-State football, and KU basketball.
Joe moved a lot as a child attending school in 3 states and multiple towns. He attended Syracuse High School in Syracuse, for 10th and 11th grade and considered Syracuse his hometown. He graduated from Emporia High School in May 1973. He attended and graduated from St. Mary of the Plains College in Dodge City, in May 1977. Joe settled in Larned, and worked at the Larned State Hospital for 27 years in the Food Service Department. While at the State Hospital, Joe mentored many inmates and was proud that he was a part of their rehabilitation. Joe retired from Larned State Hospital in August 2012.
Joe faced many physical and other challenges during his life, but he persevered and lived his life his way. Joe had a distinct sense of humor and will be missed by all who took the time to get to know him. Joe always had a friendly ear to anyone who just needed someone to talk to.
Joe was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Carnaghi, his mother, Mary Carnaghi, two brothers who died at birth, nephew, Raymond Register, and a great-nephew, Jackson Villella. He is survived by his 4 sisters, Susan (Frank) Beyerl of Belen, NM; Beth (Mauri) Register of Pratt; Annie (Rich) Pincus of Belen, NM; and Kay (Kelly) Russell of Belen, NM. Joe also leaves behind 2 nieces, Nichole (Domonic) Villella and Janelle Beyerl, and a nephew, Justin (Jordan) Beyerl, 3 great-nephews, Domonic Jr, Harison Villella and Judah Beyerl and 2 great nieces Madison Villella and Jayden Beyerl.
Parish rosary will be 10:30 am, Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Inurnment will take place at a later date in Belen, NM.