Carmen H. Mungo Jr.

July 21, 1958 - December 9, 2020

GENEVA – Carmen H. Mungo Jr., 62, of Geneva, passed away at his home surrounded by the love of his life and his loving family on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Friends may call at the DeVaney-Bennett Funeral Home, 181 N. Main St., Geneva, on Monday, December 14, 2020 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A Celebration of his life will follow at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Whitney Cemetery, Seneca Castle at the convenience of the family. Memorial Contributions in his memory may be made to Bridges for Brain Injury Inc. Wildlife Rockstars, 5760 Duke of Gloucester Way, Farmington, NY 14425, or the Beverly Animal Shelter 50 E. River Rd., Waterloo, NY 13165. Carmen Jr. was born July 21, 1958 in Geneva to the late Oleta ‘Marie Mungo’ Bumgarner and Carmen Mungo Sr. He attended school in Geneva and Wilkesboro, N.C. before starting a career in hospitality services. After bartending at several locations, Carmen bought and renovated an historic city building and opened his own restaurant and lounge on Seneca Street. Carmen loved blues music since living with his brother in Chicago. As a result, he made friends with the head of Alligator records, and began bringing the most awarded blues performers in America to Geneva. It is estimated that Carmen and his Jamie brought about 150 concerts to our area over a few decades. He became esteemed personal friends and kept contact with several of these celebrities. Carmen was also a collectible car aficionado, and had a collection of six recently. He avidly watched car auctions and organized a car show at a winery. Carmen was also a fairly skilled tradesman, having accomplished rebuilding several homes and structures. Mostly, Carmen focused his life on love of his family and friends. He spent every moment he could with his beloved partner Jamie, wished he was closer in proximity to his son Joseph, visited his Mom and Dad daily to ensure their comforts, and was the first to offer help to his sister Linda and brother John for anything they needed. Carmen had high hopes, pride and affection for his nieces and their children. His love was demonstrated quietly and consistently through his entire life. His heart hurt when he learned of any friend in trouble. Carmen’s was a life well lived, and ended way too soon. He will be missed by many more than his own family. Remember him often. He is survived by his life partner of 28 years, Jamie Osborne; his son, Joseph M. Mungo of New Haven, CT, his brother, John Pruett of Geneva and his sister, Linda (Paul) Malcuria of Geneva; his brothers and sisters-in-law: Randy (Susan) Osborne, Marc (Chris) Osborne, Sharron Gilday, Linda (Paul) Hanson and Susan (Peter) Switzer. Several nieces and nephews.