More detail on this person: Carlos E Quintero, 61 OBITUARIES Tampa Tribune, The (FL) - Sunday, August 16, 2009 QUINTERO, Carlos E., 61, passed away August 12, 2009, surrounded by family and friends, after a brief battle with cancer. A Tampa native, Carlos attended Tampa Catholic High School. Carlos joined the U.S. Army and served his country with pride and distinction during the Vietnam War as a combat helicopter pilot with the 101st Airborne. During more than five years of active duty, Carlos flew 675 combat missions and achieved the rank of chief warrant officer. Carlos received numerous awards for his valor during combat, including the Bronze Star, five Distinguished Flying Crosses, 27 Air Medals with Valor distinctions, three Army Commendation awards, and two Purple Hearts for wounds received during combat. Following his military service, Carlos became a successful medical equipment sales executive, residing in North Carolina from 1985 to 2006, when Carlos returned to Tampa. Carlos is survived by his children, Jason and Marissa Quintero; brothers, Michael Dominguez and Gustavo Quintero; sister, Mary Rendueles; nephews, Patrick Dominguez and Robert Kevin Rendueles; niece, Maryse Allen; cousins, Gene, Jerry, Richard, Kenny, Frances Jane, Yara, Stella Ann and Sabrina Lounders; and cherished family friends, Al and Robin Timmons, Bill and Susan Maxwell and Simon, Marie, Robert, Michael, Richard, Diana and Grace Martelli. A connoisseur of the finer things in life, Carlos enjoyed flying, being outdoors at the beach or playing golf, and spending time with his friends and family. Carlos was a loving father and loyal friend. His charm and sense of humor brought joy to all who knew him, and he will be sorely missed. Carlos will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. The family will be receiving visitors 6-7 p.m., with local formal services 7-8 p.m., August 20, 2009, at JGR Funeral Home, 6718 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa, FL 33604. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Carlos' name to LifePath Hospice, 12973 Telecom Parkway, Suite 100, Temple Terrace, FL 33637.
Burial information: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
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