He will be greatly missed, I remember the first time I saw him when I lived in Denver. Glad I got to see you one last time at church in Columbia Missouri. We will rejoice for he is with our Lord. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. It was an honor to serve him as a Usher. When my kids were growing up, my husband and I would watch Carmen with the kids. I had come to search Carman online to find out how he was doing. I was sad to hear that he passed, but I'm happy for him because he's now with our Lord. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. Thank you for bringing so much joy in people lives. Carman was a popular contemporary Christian singer and songwriter known for songs including The Champion. My father came to know Jesus through "The Champion." When he was first starting out in the industry, Nancy told us the story of when Andre` Crouch called Carman to perform with him. Loved Carmentook the kids in grade school with our youth group to see him in Green Bay, Wi."God's Got an Army" really fired them up! Ill never forget you . Our lives were touched by his God given abilities, humor, lyrics, songs, talents, . Thank you for all of your love, awesome talent and your hard work to the many that through your obedience to our Lord Jesus Christ for the many that you led to Christ, Dear Carman, I loved you and all the albums you did. Still saddened by the loss of our brother. Share. God Dont Care ( What The Circumstances) , Temptation Boogie, The Champion , Get Outta My Life , Lazarus Come Forth, Jesus Is The Lamb . CARMAN LICCIARDELLO OBITUARY. He was definitely an inspiration in my walk with Jesus. My heart is broken.. gone too soon. I never got to see him in concert but I always listen to his songs and hearing him talk. Those grandchildren now early 20s know the words to his Word of God dramatic songs. I would like to send my Fullest Condolences and Prayers to his family. So sorry to hear this i didnt know i had been sick myself prayers to family and lived his music and great minster of Christ will miss you. I didnt know you had passed. The world lost a light for sure and my heart is so sad but he is in Heaven with his savior now. He is a true man of God!! Im so glad that I got a chance to meet him. Carman you were so humble. I wanted to, but my feet were frozen to the floor. He will be missed! I have several of his albums and a movie. I wasn't disappointed, he had style all his own! Our prayers are with family and friends. I'm so sorry for your loss. My family loved him dearly. Carmen will always be the reason I was raised in a Christian home. I had left the faith at age 13 it was 3 years later that I was invited to a Concert. Carman raised me up in the darkest times and if there is a way for me to do it, I want to keep his legacy alive through singing his music and ensure both forever lives on. We invite you to share condolences for Carman in our Guest Book. Carman was a popular contemporary Christian singer and songwriter known for songs including "The Champion." We invite you to share condolences for Carman in our Guest Book. He saved thousands! It saved my life literally. My wife and I were talking this evening and Carman's name came up and we wondered how he was doing and why he hadn't heard about him lately. Until we meet in Heaven , brother in Christ. CARMAN LICCIARDELLO OBITUARY. The gospel was not demonstrated in song but in action. AMEN---N---AMEN, carmen was wonderful singer loved all his songs. Thank you my brother. I was shocked to hear of his passing. . God Dont Care ( What The Circumstances) , Temptation Boogie, The Champion , Get Outta My Life , Lazarus Come Forth, Jesus Is The Lamb . I will never see it any other way. You will be greatly missed. You bring great joy to all our hearts through your music ! May Carmen receive his just rewards in Heaven. His response was timeless, he replied to the small girl, (something like this)," darling, I will probably be available then the way things are going". It read, something like this: "Please wait for me, I'll grow up some day. I knew his sister Nancy and her husband who pastored the church. The first time I heard it, when he sings he has won, I jumped and shouted for glee. I went and this man sang this song about defeating satan. You bring great joy to all our hearts through your music ! I helped during his tour in the 2000s after he had battled leukemia. I met him for the first time in Logansport, Indiana. Afyer reading the interview, I decided to by a CD. I remember a bro. My son was recovering from a brain surgery to remove a tumor and Carmen's music and praise of the most high God helped him overcome. He will be missed! I'll make you a good wife". His songs, ministry videos, concerts, & testimonies have blessed me many times throughout my life. I just heard about Carmens passing from this life but I know he is with our Lord rejoicing! I grew up in my Christian walk worshipping and being encouraged through Carman's music. I had come to search Carman online to find out how he was doing. I love you Carmen. My life was enriched by seeing Carmen in concert. Even though it sadden my wife and myself, we know that he is just praising Jesus right now. My family loved him dearly. I love and miss him and his music. Sorry for your loss Licciardello family. He could do it all - sing, dance, play guitar, act, and much, much more; and he always gave the glory to God. Jane Bogan. Carman you were so humble. My sincerest condolences to his bride and all of his family. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. I clung to God is bigger because of Carman's music. So all three of us would jam with you to GOD. The gospel was not demonstrated in song but in action. Prayer for him (with a whole lot of his fans) when he had cancer and God delivered him. He stopped singing right then and there and picked up the note and read it out loud. I never got to see him in concert but I always listen to his songs and hearing him talk. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. I've been praying for his family. We invite you to share condolences for Carman in our Guest Book. So sorry to hear this i didnt know i had been sick myself prayers to family and lived his music and great minster of Christ will miss you. A Real Champion, Carmen will live on through all of our lives. I'll see you in heaven my friend and brother in Christ. My condolences to his loved ones. When I was 9 years old, my mom made me watch his music video for A Witchs Invitation and from that day forth, I knew I was going to walk the righteous path. Carman was incredibly talented, and I was blessed to see him in concert at New Life Church in Colorado Springs many years ago. Until we meet again, Godspeed, Carman! I know the Lord said "Well Done!!!". . You are truly missed, by hundreds of thousands. God Dont Care ( What The Circumstances) , Temptation Boogie, The Champion , Get Outta My Life , Lazarus Come Forth, Jesus Is The Lamb . I was so shocked to see this! I wanted to, but my feet were frozen to the floor. He was so awesome. I remember attending many of his concerts. He put a great impact on my life and me and my family have memorized a lot of his songs. God bless my brother from another mother! I love and miss him and his music. Carmen, your contribution to my discipleship as I came to Jesus as a "completed Jew" in 1983 was significant. Soon. Loved going to your concerts. I clung to God is bigger because of Carman's music. . CARMAN LICCIARDELLO OBITUARY. They used to sing along and act along with the special videos Carman starred in and produced. Love with christ Olivia Belinda-lee Gonzalez, I just heard the news of your loss, I am deeply sorry, his ministry touched a lot of lives, including mine, but his legacy lives on forever in you, not just in his ministry or public personality in music videos but for those who knew him the best, his family and those he considered family, those I hope the Lord will send an extra measure of comfort today on this Lord's day. I met him for the first time in Logansport, Indiana. I wanted to, but my feet were frozen to the floor. They invited Carman to give a concert at Son Light Church for us because he sold out (figure of speech because there was never a charge to see him) at the Anaheim Convention Center that held about 10,000 people. I was still lingering in the aisle afterward talking to a friend, when Carman was leaving and stopped to chat with us. He shook my son's hand and encouraged him. His music and preaching was a great witness for our Lord Jesus Christ in our generation. It is uplifting and fun to sing along, as I know almost all of them by heart. I went and this man sang this song about defeating satan. He was an encourager and lover of God. When introduced, I was so star struck, I could only repeat what my husband had said. January 08, 2023 | Goldsboro, NC | Friend. I'm thankful that I had at the opportunity to meet him after a concert. You can't now rest easy, I grew up watching his specials and listening to his music. I'm passing his legacy on. He had been a wonderful and complicated man. I did not realize he passed away. One of the highlights of our family life was seeing Carman live at King's Dominion in Southern Virginia. I was so shocked to see this! I will always play your music for everyone to hear. His music and preaching was a great witness for our Lord Jesus Christ in our generation. Thank you Lord for Carman . I never got to see him in concert but I always listen to his songs and hearing him talk. We invite you to share condolences for Carman in our Guest Book. I took as many adolescents to see him perform as I could. He will be missed! After one year together, he happily tied the knot with Dana Licciardello in Dallas, Texas. Im sure he got excited when he saw Jesus face to face. He was an encourager and lover of God. I had left the faith at age 13 it was 3 years later that I was invited to a Concert. Im sure he got excited when he saw Jesus face to face. May Carmen receive his just rewards in Heaven. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. gone never forgotten, I listen to Carmen when I was a teenager and while I was the only music that my mom would let us listen to and we would sit there and play it to clean house or whatever I'll miss him he was a great singer and I still start listen to his music again and I'm like 48 years old and I am sorry for your loss. RIP Carman. Just learned Carmen's passing in Feb. I remember back in 1989 he came to the Christian college I was attending ( ( (the kings college) had an amazing concert , I so remembered him singing the campion! He has blessed so many people with the gift God gave him in music. Right in the middle of the concert, a young girl of about 5 years old put a note on the stage floor. RIP dear Warrior. The last time we saw him in concert was in Troutman, NC. God used you to minister to me when no one else was there, your music inspired me to return to my first love. When he was first starting out in the industry, Nancy told us the story of when Andre` Crouch called Carman to perform with him. Love you Carmen! Published by The Advocate on Feb. 17, 2021. I missed him very much. I miss him already. I'm 66 now. I never got to meet him so Ill just have to remember to thank him in heaven. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. I saw him in concert once back in the early 1990's. While he sings these songs he sounds as if he is surrendering himself to the Lord all over again and you simply join him. Send an Email. My life was enriched by seeing Carmen in concert. Rest in peace dear Brother. I and my family and friends attended many of his concerts. I saw him in concert in Madison WI many years ago. And that time u asked if there is anyone would like prayed for we both got on the stage that's as close as we could get to see you. Salvation came to me Veterans Day 1997Carman music blessed me and help me in maturing in Christ. Our prayers are with family and friends. Love with christ Olivia Belinda-lee Gonzalez, I just heard the news of your loss, I am deeply sorry, his ministry touched a lot of lives, including mine, but his legacy lives on forever in you, not just in his ministry or public personality in music videos but for those who knew him the best, his family and those he considered family, those I hope the Lord will send an extra measure of comfort today on this Lord's day. Now Carmen is with his Champion!