Edward M. Carney

In Loving Memory of Edward “Mickey” Carney
Pittsburgh’s Brightest Light | 1951–2025

 If you’re reading this, it means Edward “Mickey” Carney has taken his final bow - and true to form, he left behind laughter, love, and a trail of one-liners only he could pull off.

 On July 29, 2025, the world lost one of its true greats. Mickey wasn’t just the life of the party - he was the reason the party existed. A tried-and-true Pittsburgher and die-hard Pitt alum and fan (don’t even mention Penn State around him), Mickey lived loud, loved big, and laughed often.

 He saw the glass as half full, usually of something cold and shared with a friend. He never let the small stuff stick, never met a stranger, and made every room brighter just by walking into it - often with a story that may or may not have been 100% factual, but was always 100% entertaining.

 He is survived by his forever dance partner and wife, Jan; his children Leanne Jones (husband Craig, kids Charlotte and Cole), Lindsay Kozak (husband Rob, daughter Emelia), and son Sean - each of whom carries forward his quick wit, big heart, and uncanny ability to talk to anyone. Pittsburgh knew him. Pittsburgh loved him. Pittsburgh is a little quieter now.

 Mickey didn’t just live a good life - he made sure everyone else did too. He taught us to find the funny, to hug often, to root hard (especially for Pitt), and to never take life too seriously.

 We’ll miss him terribly. But we’ll hear him every time we belly laugh, high-five a stranger, or hear Sweet Caroline. His echo is in the joy we choose, the stories we tell, and the people we gather.

 So raise a glass. Tell a joke. Make someone smile today.
That’s how Mickey would want to be remembered.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 1, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Hart Funeral Home Inc., Murrysville.

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