Stuart Carney

Stuart P. (Parnell or "Pat") Carney finished his last watch Thursday, September 29, at age 88 due to pulmonary difficulties. Born in Indiana, he came to San Pedro in 1931. After graduating from high school in the summer of '45, he entered the California Maritime Academy. It was there that he was introduced to the "watch" system. Upon graduating from CMA in 1948, he sailed as a marine engineer. In 1950 he enrolled in USC, working as a night engineer aboard merchant ships to pay expenses. To satisfy his military obligation, he was in the navy four years, 1951-1955.

In 1954 he wed Marilyn Mudge, born in San Pedro. Later, in civilian life, he joined the marine department of Associated Oil (later Tidewater and then Getty), finishing his maritime career with Wilmington Transportation. He always considered himself very fortunate to have a good life and exceptionally blessed by a loving and always supportive wife, Marilyn. Their union was rewarded by daughter Susan. Other affiliations were Journey of Faith Church in Manhattan Beach and the Los Angeles Maritime Museum. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Puppies Behind Bars – www.puppiesbehindbars.com 263 West 38th Street, 4th floor, New York, NY 10018.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 12th, 12:00 noon at Green Hills.


Funeral Home:
Green Hills Mortuary and Memorial Chapel
27501 S.Western Ave.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
US 90275