- Date Of Birth: October 16, 1990
- Date Of Death: February 21, 2011
- State: Idaho
Chris Carrico
Alex Christian ‘Fozzy’ Carrico, 20, of Gooding, died on Monday, February 21, 2011.
From the moment that he was born Fozzy was the light that always kept us smiling and laughing. Once he had the ability to talk, he took a cue from Fozzy Bear on the Muppet Babies and told jokes-to anyone that would listen-that made no sense at all. His laughter that followed them always made us laugh along with him and, thus, he was deemed our ‘Fozzy’.
Even as a small child Fozzy was fiercely independent and wise beyond his years. A combination that made it difficult for his family to keep up with. As a baby he would search out anything in his parents ski boat and throw it overboard-just to watch it sink. He included himself in this one time and when he emerged from the side of the ski boat he had a smile on his face from ear-to-ear for a job well screams of terror stretched across the canyon when he realized what he had done.
He was never afraid to voice his opinion.
Fozzy was fiercely protective and extremely loyal to those that he loved and we will always be humbled by this. When his sister was taking pictures for a school dance, Fozzy pulled the young man that was taking her aside. He let him know that, despite the guy’s bribe of candy in exchange for friendship, Fozzy would be waiting-up for them and gave them one hour to attend the dance.
He was the kind of boy who loved to entertain people. While on a family vacation, Chris spotted a karaoke machine at the resort. Before dinner began he warmed-up his pipes to his family. Once people began to come in for dinner everyone thought that stage fright would take over and he would resign. After several diners and songs, Chris was asked to sign off for the evening by his parents. He began to cry as a girl took the stage to sing. The owner’s saw him crying and released the microphone back to him. Nobody at that lodge heard another singer for the rest of the night.
Fozzy revived his entertainment career, unbeknownst to his family, just two years later. While reading through the local paper his parents came across an advertisement for a new band playing at the Lincoln Inn. His parents called down to the Lincoln Inn to see if there was possibly another band in town going by the same name as Fozzy’s band. They soon found-out that several weeks beforehand Fozzy had negotiated a fee for his band and booked a weekend to play over the phone with the owner. He was ten years old.
His dedication to music and drums over the next few years excited and inspired others. He attained the coveted status of the Percussive Arts Society’s ‘One-Handed Drum Roll’. While only in Junior High, he was asked to play as a drummer in the High School Honor Band. Also, he created a band for several of his friends to play with him. We will always remember him drumming around the house and singing away in the backyard.
Fozzy was always a leader; he was a proud and confident young man who stood out amongst the rest of his peers. He had a passion for people and nobody stood a chance against his charm, wit, and that huge smile.
In 2009 Chris became a father and taught everyone around him what it was to give yourself completely to someone. He was the most gentle and caring Father and we will always be inspired by his love and remind Jetta of it every day.
Chris is survived by his daughter, Jetta Jade Carrico; his parents, Scott and Patricia Carrico; sister, Johanna Simon; brother, Joshua Aquino; his friend and Jetta’s mother, Amber Trowbridge.
The family asks that you remember our Fozzy for who he truly was; an incredibly kind and caring young man; an extremely intelligent and loving person; a wonderful father and an amazing friend. Remember his compassion and his caring soul. Remember Fozzy for his inspiration, laughter, and hope that he gave to you.
