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Paul Carey Obituary

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PAUL age 88 of Rochester. April 12, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife Nancy of nearly 30 years. Paul is also survived by his brother-in-law Duane Wackerly (Denny) of Saginaw; eight nephews and nieces; and his dear friend Peggy Houghton. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Ida Carey; sisters Betty Lou DeLong and Pat Murphy; brother Terry Carey (Trix); and his first wife Patti. Funeral Service Saturday, April 16, 2016 - 11 a.m. with visitation at 10 a.m. at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo Rd., Rochester. The family will receive friends Friday 2 - 8 p.m. at Modetz Funeral Home, 100 E. Silverbell Rd., Orion. Suggested memorials to Leader Dogs for the Blind, Michigan Special Olympics, Rochester Hills Public Library or charity of donor's choice. Online condolences

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Published by The Detroit News on Apr. 14, 2016.
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My condolences for the lost of your love one. May God comfort the family at this time.

May 15, 2016

May the God of all comfort and peace be with your family at this time.

May 11, 2016

in the mid seventies i lived downstairs of patti and paul i have many good memories hearing him announce the pistons while we were both watching them play on the tv set it brought a whole new light to the game i have thought of him often and he will be missed c knoppow scottsdale ax

April 15, 2016

I gratefully remember Mr. Carey's help with an annual fundraiser for Our Lady Queen of Hope Parish, Detroit, with a number of retired DPS personnel in the mid-seventies. Always gracious and very much hands on.

Edward Haggerty

April 14, 2016

Thought and Prayers to family friends. Many fond memories growing up listening to Paul and Ernie every night on the radio..

April 14, 2016

As with so many thousands of other people, I was a Tigers fan, having grown up in Windsor, across the Detroit River. I had the privilege of listening to Paul for those 19 years on WJR. He and Ernie had the gift of making the Tigers come alive each night on the radio. He touched my life so often with his words that in August 1991, I took him out to lunch when the Tigers were in Toronto. In person, he was the same sort of guy one had grown accustomed to hearing over the microphone. It was not a case of one's hero having feet of clay when you met him. He was the real thing!....My condolences to the family. We have lost a true legend; and are all the poorer for his passing. Thanks Paul for all you did for us Tigers fans. I shall miss you!

John Kelly

April 14, 2016

My deepest sympathy Nancy. You had a wonderful life together. My prayers for you and the family.

David Myers (Mrs. Colbridge's Grandson)

David Myers

April 14, 2016

John Kelly

April 14, 2016

From: Mark A. Sleboda

To: Paul Carey's family and friends

The memory of Paul Carey working alongside Ernie Harwell will always be remembered as an institution within our homes and for the Detroit Metropolitan area. Mr. Carey defined what sports and society was all about with his analysis, anecdotes and attention to detail. God bless Paul Carey for making a radio voice in baseball a visual entertainment form.

mark sleboda

April 14, 2016

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Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Modetz Funeral Home & Cremation Service Silverbell Chapel

100 East Silverbell Road, Orion, MI 48359

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16

Visitation

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St. Paul's United Methodist Church

620 Romeo Rd., MI

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11:00 a.m.

St. Paul's United Methodist Church

620 Romeo Rd, Rochester., MI

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100 East Silverbell Road, Orion, MI 48359

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