Carl Russell Goetz
Born Tuesday July 29, 1958 Carl Lotto, in McKeesport, PA, Carl Russell Goetz passed Monday March 3, 2025 in New Port Richey, Florida. Raised in McKeesport and Glassport, PA, Carl attended Serra and South Allegheny High Schools graduating from SA June 1976. He played alto saxophone in the SA Band and was an Eagle Scout with palms in Glassport Troop 54. Carl enlisted in the United States Air Force in September 1976 and was deployed to air bases within the States and in Germany attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. After dutifully serving our country for four years, Carl attended and graduated from culinary school in Pittsburgh where he refined his talents and passion as sous and head chefs in a number of prominent Italian and French cuisine restaurants in Pittsburgh during the 1980s and 1990s. Carl moved from Pittsburgh to Florida, attended classes at Florida International University, re-enlisted as an electrician in the USAF and as a retired veteran, his daily joys included family, friends, gardening and raising chickens. Known to his revered family and his many gracious friends as a true gentle giant, Carl stood an impressive 6’8” with a 17-size shoe and will always be remembered for his endearing personality, infectious laugh, broad-ranging knowledge, strong spirit, remarkable intelligence and keen wits. Carl is survived by his mother, Elizabeth (88, Glassport, PA), brother John (64, Pittsburgh), sister Lisa (63, Florida) and brother Paul (58, Maryland).
Following his wishes, no public services will be held.