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CAREY, Daniel M. Daniel M. Carey, 51, of Hartford, City and Town Clerk and Registrar of Vital Records for the City of Hartford since 1993, entered eternal peace unexpectedly on Friday, (September 11, 2009). Dan was born in Hartford, son of the late William H. Carey Jr. and Dorothy (Coll) Carey, and was a Hartford resident for more than 40 years. He was a Graduate of Wethersfield High School and Southern Connecticut State University receiving a Bachelors and Masters Degree. Dan gave his time unselfishly as a member of many organizations; the International Institute of Municipal Clerks, New England Town Clerks Association, the Connecticut Town Clerks Association where he served as Conference Chairman, and was on the Board of Directors for the Greater Hartford Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. He was the Chairman of the Hartford/New Ross Sister City Committee and was on the Board of Directors for Sisters Cities International/Hartford. Dan has been a member of the Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee since 1993, holding the position of Hartford's Honoree in 1995, and was the Irish Person of the Year in 2009. He was also a member of the Irish-American Home Society and the Irish Northern Aid. Dan loved life and enjoyed it to the fullest. His passions included the Boston Red Sox, the New York Giants and he was an avid UCONN Basketball and Football fan, and of course loved playing golf where he will be greatly missed by his league members of the City of Hartford Golf League. Dan will be fondly remembered by his loving family; his stepmother, Susan F. Carey, his brother, William H. Carey III and sister-in-law, Jacqueline Carey; a sister, Marie Meaney and brother-in-law, Thomas Meaney, and a sister, Elizabeth Guild; nieces and nephews, David and Christopher Holt, Scott Guild, Megan and Cristin Carey; and so many dear friends whose hearts and lives Dan touched. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 16 at 9 a.m. from the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 34 Beaver Road, Wethersfield, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Dan's life at 10 a.m., in The Church of The Incarnation, 544 Prospect Street, Wethersfield. Interment will follow in Village Cemetery, Marsh Street, Wethersfield. Dan's family will receive relatives and friends in the Funeral Home, Tuesday, September 15 from 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Dan's name to The Wethersfield Dollars for Scholars, PO Box 290338, Wethersfield, CT 06109-0338. For online expressions of sympathy or further information please visit farleysullivan.com.



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Published by Hartford Courant on Sep. 14, 2009.

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September 11, 2019

Memories - a lifetime of treasured moments. We try to Carey on...

September 10, 2019

OMG... 10 Years...Still miss you daily!

Lee

August 10, 2018

Happy Birthday Dano. You are missed by so many. We still Carey On in your memory

lee

September 17, 2017

My dear sweet Danny....can't believe it has been so long...but still miss you every day

August 11, 2016

Dano another year, another birthday, yet many remember...

September 11, 2015

Another year has passed Dano. You are so terribly missed today and always.

August 9, 2015

HAPPY BIRTHDAY YOU FUNNY CAT!!!❤❤❤
Miss you

July 17, 2015

Primary season brings so many memories of you...long tiring days, laughing at the antics of those running. Oh Dano tough to "carey on" without your guidance. NOT THE SAME, for sure.

Marjorie R

October 14, 2014

<3

September 11, 2014

Dano, can't believe another year. Missing you today and always...tough to Carey on

lee chase

September 10, 2014

Love you and miss you so much. ..

August 10, 2014

Can't believe I missed your birthday!! Know that you are missed by many, especially me.

August 9, 2014

My Funny Cat Mr. Carey:
I'm with some new amazing friends that happened to knew you. We have just realized that we have mutually frirnds.. I can express what I'm feeling right now but it's your Birthday Right Now!! I love you more than life and I'm so happy to have come across some amazing people that love you as much as I do... LOVE BENNIE!! XOXO

March 30, 2014

Beanie Loves You Forever Mr. Daniel Carey <3

Andrew Galinsky

September 11, 2013

Dude......so much more I could say, can't believe it's 4 years.

September 10, 2013

Dano, don't know where the time goes. You are missed today and especially tomorrow. Tough to "Carey On" without you

March 31, 2013

Happy Easter Danny!! I miss you so much.. Love Beanie.. xoxoxo

March 31, 2013

Happy Easter Danny!! I miss you so much.. Love Beanie

March 31, 2013

Happy Easter Danny!! I miss you soo much.. xoxoxoxo

June 12, 2012

Beanie and Doc still love and miss you always. Keep lookin out...funny cat....

April 28, 2012

Mr.Danny Carey, my dearest best friend, I'm with our DOC. We are well. We love you.

March 18, 2012

Happy Saint Patricks Day!!! Love Beanie..

November 26, 2011

You have no idea just how much I miss you... Beanie

July 11, 2011

Miss you my friend...Love Beanie....

July 11, 2011

Miss you my friend
...BEANIE..xoxo.. 8-(

April 24, 2011

Hey you funny cat. Happy Easter.. Miss you Beanie. xoxo

April 8, 2011

Tommy D is with you now. He will now be at peace. Miss you .... always.... L

March 8, 2011

IT'S THE TIME OF WEARING THE GREEN...AND MISS YOU STILL... ALWAYS, L

December 17, 2010

DAN,

I VISIT YOU ALONG WITH MY MOM. I MISS BOTH OF YOU SO MUCH. NO MATTER THE YEAR(S) THAT HAVE PASSED, YOU, AND SHE, GIVE ME THE STRENGHT TO "CAREY ON". WISH YOU KNEW HOW MUCH YOU WERE LOVED.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

LLT

Amy Carragher

September 24, 2010

Dan,

I visit you often but still miss you every day.

September 12, 2010

I just found out about your passing from my mom. I am shocked and so sad. We went out together at SCSC and had so much fun! Life moves on...I married and moved to Boston...Danny,may you rest in peace.
Nancy Devine Reny

September 11, 2010

I can't believe a year...much has changed...nothing has changed except, missing you. Angels tip their wings, encouraging us to "Carey On". Rest my friend.

m

August 11, 2010

Another Birthday, another primary all without you. That is so wrong. Miss you terribly cause its tough to "Carey On"

August 9, 2010

Happy Birthday Danny

August 9, 2010

Cousin Dan-
Thinking of you on your Birthday & Celebrating a Life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever!
Love Brenda

August 2, 2010

Miss you more than ever as your birthday is near. Our yearly Birthday toast with "the Blend" will be had by me alone, but with you in my heart.
My rose garden is have a tough time!
"Carey On" is not that easy these past months. I'll always miss you.

July 12, 2010

As this election cycle nears, know that you are missed in so many ways. Your counsel is greatly needed and missed by me. "Carey On" without you is tougher than even you can imagine.

March 18, 2010

Could not bring myself to go to the parade Saturday...you are sorely missed. How I miss our early am phone calls. We have much to discuss. Tough to "Carey On"

March 17, 2010

Our hearts are heavy on this first St. Patrick's Day without you. Yet, we know you are grinning down at us with a twinkle in your eyes and an Irish whiskey close to your heart! Happy St. Patrick's Day Danny Boy!!!
The Mac's

The Mac's

March 17, 2010

Our hearts are heavy on this first St. Patrick's Day without you! Yet, we know you're watching over us with that twinkle in your eyes and an Irish whiskey held close to your heart! We shall "kneel and say an "Ave"" for you today! Happy St. Patrick's Day Danny Boy!!!

mer

March 17, 2010

Thinking of you today, my Irish lad.

michelle carey

March 17, 2010

Uncle Dan

We miss you like a dog misses it bone

Gary Van Winkle

March 8, 2010

I just learned of my college buddy Danny "Dude" Carey's passing. I am beyond sad. The college memories with him are going to last forever. He has the greatest laugh and smile. I will never forget him. Go Clams!

My condolences go out to his fmaily and friend in Connecticut and around the country.

Trapper

March 7, 2010

I just found out about this tonight after speaking with Mike Vulcano.......my condolences to his family, co-workers and the people whom he served so well for so long.....as for us, his friends from SCSC, we've lost one of the best guys in our crowd....God Bless Danny Boy.......

kbf

March 4, 2010

Just wanted you to know that your always in our thoughts and prayers.... St. Patrick's Day - parade and breakfast - is right around the corner. Your light will shine bright that day, but its dim in our hearts.

Marilyn

January 29, 2010

Well last year at this time we were preparing for the parade. I was so excited to be in it with you! I thought we would go over that memory for years. I will go over it alone. We all miss you so very much!

Josh Carey

January 19, 2010

" this is kind of weird my dad Dan Carey of reading ohio died at the age of 51,,, i cant stop thinking about him...i just goggled his name tonight and saw this...im balling....im sorry for the family's loss..im not sure if im related but this sure hits home my dad died Jan 3 of 08"

December 31, 2009

Thinking of you on this new year's eve. Your annual bottle of champagne and loving spirit will forever be missed. We will "Carey on" in your memory!

December 28, 2009

Well Dano Christmas has come and gone. You are in my thoughts always, at the quiet moments when I'm reflecting on what was. You are missed terribly but we will "Carey on"

December 9, 2009

It snowed today, you not here to help me! I miss you more -

October 9, 2009

Almost a month has passed, and my heart is still heavy. Somedays I function in "robot mode", and still thinking he will come in door and ask " what's up silly cats?". His kindness, thoughtfulness and charming ways will always be remembered by us all. He was "family" to us all. forever remembered, llt

Bill & Annette Pasek

October 6, 2009

To the Carey Family,

Our heartfelt condolences to all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the essence of Dan's wonderful spirit be with you and help you to heal.

We were very concerned for Dan, by reaching out to him we know that he knew how much we cared.

Hartford will not be the same for us without him.

with deep sadness over Danny's passing,

Mike Moors

September 29, 2009

It was very shocking to hear of Danny's passing. I lived in Hartford for a short time in the late 80's, knew no one, but was introduced to Danny by a mutual friend. I then knew everyone...he was full of life, a friend to all. The world needs more like him. He will be missed.

September 22, 2009

I remember when he was little Danny. The little boy who lived on Mountain Street in Hartford. He would come into my back hall looking to play with my son Brad. He was always polite and a little shy. I can
still see him standing there looking up at me. Memory Eternal
Anita Karsky

Karin Reed

September 21, 2009

I was so surprise to hear about the passing of Dan. I have known him for a long time. Everytime I went to city hall he would give me a hug. He used to help out with our baseball league. He was a good and dear friend. I'm total shock that he is gone. Sorry I miss his funeral for I would of been there for him. Just founded out today Sept. 21st. He is such a young guy and with a full life ahead of him. Karin Reed

Sinead Cashin

September 20, 2009

I had the pleasure of meeting Dan as part of his involvement in the twining process with New Ross, Co Wexford, Ireland. He was a wonderful ambassador for Hartford and a loyal friend of New Ross and its people. Dan was a fun, smart,charming gentleman and politics and people where his lifesblood. Music, good whiskey,Northern Ireland engaged us many a night - he could hold court with Kings and paupers. May he rest in peace. Fondly remembered and very much missed by your friends this side of the Atlantic.

sinead cashin

September 20, 2009

I had the pleasure of meeting Dan as part of his involvement in the twining process with New Ross, Co Wexford, Ireland. He was a wonderful ambassador for Hartford and a loyal friend of New Ross and its people. Dan was a fun, smart,charming gentleman and politics and people where his lifesblood. Music, good whiskey,Northern Ireland engaged us many a night - he could hold court with Kings and paupers. May he rest in peace. Fondly remembered and very much missed by your friends this side of the Atlantic.

September 18, 2009

Kathy Sickler

September 18, 2009

To Dan's family. There are no words that can express the deep loss of Dan. He was so wonderful in so many ways. He had to ability to make everyone who came into his presence feel special. He was truly larger than life and touched every heart that came in contact with him. So many good memories to keep. May those good memories keep your family in this time of grief.

Melanie Cleary

September 18, 2009

I offer my sincere condolences to Dans family and friends from all over the world.I am over 3000 miles away but even at that,Dan made an impression on my life. Dan came into my life in the summer of 2007.I was one of five students from New Ross,Ireland (Hartford CT sister town) to study and live with host families in Hartford for the summer.I participated in a cultural programme at the University of Hartford to compare and contrast America to Ireland.Dan really went out of his way for us,without him the programme would not have been possible.He was an extremely proud Irishman.From the word go he made an instant impression on the five of us.We all were touched by his selflessness,generosity and free spirit.He always had a joke or funny story and his smile could luminate a room instantly.He took it on himself to show us around and to make us feel like we were at home,even giving us the tour of his offices.He arranged for us to meet Mayor Perez and often picked us up from school and brought us on trips or to cookouts.He travelled to New Ross when we were in Hartford and personally went out of his way to give messages from America to our parents.He has many good friends in New Ross that are trully heartbroken that will remember Dan with great fondness.He really became a Rossonian himself and he was Chairperson of the Hartford/New Ross sister commitee and visited our town regularly.He always enquired about the five of us and never forgot us,even asking my sister we were doing when they encountered by chance.He was one of a kind and will be sadly missed by New Ross.Rest in Peace Dan.Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

September 18, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tony (Tut) DeLucco

September 18, 2009

From one of the many families in the "Foster Heights" era, Dan will be truly missed. Growing up in a time that playing ball all day at the park was the norm, I had the honor of saying Dan was my friend. As I quite often still drive by Danny’s home on Mountain Street to get to my moms , I’m constantly reminded on all the good times we had as younger kids. These memories will never go away and will always hold a special place in my heart.
Going to the town hall on a regular basis, I would run into Dan quite often. No matter what he was doing, he would always take the time to stop and talk to me. After asking each other about our families, the topic would quickly change to the “Old Days”. He would remind me of all the good times we had as kids and would tell anyone that happen to be in his office at that time about how great the "Foster Heights" neighborhood was. It seemed every time we would talk about those younger days, we magically became better and better athletes. Dan was a proud man in anything he did and would never be too busy to stop and talk for a few minutes. Dan would have a story for every picture in his office and have a picture for story he told. Leaving his office was like leaving Fenway or the Giants Stadium. Most of all I will miss his great smile.
May god bless the entire Carey family and may Dan's accomplishments in life last forever in all our hearts

Michele Grande

September 17, 2009

My heartfelt and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Dan. We were colleagues through the Town Clerks' Association and somewhere along the line became friends. I will miss the "hey kid, what's going on?" and his bigger-than-life presence. His life was one well-lived and well-loved, something we should all aspire to. He will be missed.

Michele Grande, Redding Town Clerk

Ciaran Lyng

September 17, 2009

I offer my most sincere condolences to Dan's family and friends. Dan touched my life in a very positive way in the summer of 2007 when he helped arrange for me and four other high school students from New Ross, Ireland, the sister city of Hartford, CT, to live and study in Hartford so that the links between the towns could be better established and to enable us young Irish teenagers to experience American life and culture. I will never forget his kindness, generosity, his sense of humour and his endearing personailty. He had many friends here in New Ross and he will always be fondly remembered as a kind-hearted and fun-loving man who cared deeply for Ireland and New Ross and for helping to foster the links between our two cities. May he rest in peace.

Nancy Kurasinski

September 16, 2009

I'm Glad I Touched Shoulders with You.--There's a Comforting Thought at the close of day. That sort of grips hold of my crusty old heart,and bits it merry and glad.It gets in my souland it drives out the blues,It is a sweet memory that chants the refrain. I'm Glad I touched shoulders with you. For the peace I must fill.For the peace I know I must fill.I am thankful for sorrows, I'll meet with a grin,what fortunes may send good or ill. I may not have wealth I may not be great. But I know I must be true, For I have my life that courage you gave us all. When I once touched shoulders with you.

Bernice Dixon

September 16, 2009

To the Carey Family: Dan was a colleague who quickly became a friend. I will miss his wonderful sense of humor, his smile and laugh, his professionalism and guidance, and most of all: him. His spirit will remain with us as we remember the times that we shared life's journey with him. He certainly made it a lot more fun.

jillian wilson

September 16, 2009

i so sorry for the lost of your loved one

manny

September 16, 2009

My sincere condolences to the Carey family. I knew Dan through Mayor Mike and enjoyed his company whenever we met in Hartford for good times. Dan was so good hearted. I wish him peace, and wish the Carey family strength to get through this.

Christine Pallotti

September 16, 2009

So sorry to hear of Dan's passing. My deepest condolences to Dan's family.

Pattie McCoy

September 16, 2009

We mourn the loss of one of our own and extend to Dan's family and friends our sincere and heartfelt sympathies.

The city of Hartford has lost a true and faithful public servant. Dan will be missed.

Pattie McCoy, President
New England Association of City and Town Clerks

Ron Perone

September 16, 2009

Dan Rest in peace, you were a good man who I had a lot of respect for a real gentleman, And I will miss you.

Wilma McDonald

September 16, 2009

Sorry for your troubles, Dan. Rest in Peace.

Michele Magennis

September 16, 2009

Once again..Dan Carey you touched every person that ever had the pleasure to meet you. You exude kindness, and compassion. I treasure our lunch three weeks ago with our buddy Tommy D ! May you rest in peace Dan !

Sean Havican

September 15, 2009

I was a delivery driver in downtown for over a year and Dan will be missed.

September 15, 2009

Dan,

I am blessed that our paths crossed and will miss your smile and the way a room lit up when you entered it. You touched so many people in a positive way. I wish I could turn back the hands of time and show you how many people admired, loved and respected you. Rest in peace my friend.

Sandi Wieleba, East Hampton Town Clerk

Roman Kolinsky

September 15, 2009

To the entire Carey family, please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of Danny. He was truly one of a kind! I graduated with him from WHS and still can't forget the "DUDE". He always had a smile on his face and good word to say. May he have eternal rest!

Bruce Watson

September 15, 2009

Danny and i first met more than twenty years ago at the YMCA in downtown Hartford.He always greeted you with a big grin and an extended hand.I will miss his Irish wit and laughter.My heart-felt condolences to the Carey family.

September 15, 2009

I graduated from Wethersfield High School with Dan and I was sad to hear about his death. Dan always had a smile on his face and he will be missed. My heart, prayers and sympathy are with his family and friends.

Maria (Carabase) daCunha

Bill Hogan

September 15, 2009

My sincerest condolences to the Carey family .
Like so many of his friends, I have a host of fond memories of “Danny Boy”. I had the good fortune of working with Dan at City Hall during my tenure as Finance Director, when he took over as a very “green’” Town and City Clerk in 1993. He diligently learned all the intricacies required of the office and within a short time was acknowledged for his expertise by the Statewide town clerk community. As Clerk, he was charged with ”Keeper of the City Seal” a responsibility he proudly and dutifully upheld. He was keenly interested in the history of the magnificent “Municipal Building” and one was lucky to get a personal tour from Dan. Despite the turmoil of City Hall over the years, the Hartford Clerk’s office, under Dan, always had a well deserved reputation for responsiveness, professionalism and customer service. When I departed City Hall in 1997, I received a wonderful note from Dan along with a fine bottle of Jameson; for me, a cherished memory.
Outside City Hall, Dan’s energy was focused on his love for his Irish heritage, the Red Sox, Huskies and golf. Being a friend to Dan was an honor but it also got you on the “A” list: “A” stood for “Attendance” required at his never ending fundraisers for some Irish cause. We all knew the drill: the quick call would come in from Dan (on just a day’s notice) “$5 bucks at The Maple tomorrow nite, be there!” and sure enough, despite the short notice and it being his second fundraiser that month, we would in fact, be there. His wide circle of friends always ensured a success to witness Dan running the raffles which were renowned for his rapid fire quips on the donated items and zingers to the winners. He loved his South end roots, its restaurants and bars like The Maple, Mike’s Arena, First and Last Tavern and the Nutshell. All of us enjoyed watching games at one of these pubs on cold, grey Sunday afternoons with Dan, his laughter and loud voice resonating over the crowd.
Dan truly enjoyed golf and his beloved “Goody Gardens”; from this great game he applied, in both his personal and professional life, its three values: “etiquette, honesty and respect’.
“Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
From glen to glen, and down the mountain side
The summer's gone, and all the flowers falling
'Tis you, 'tis you must go and I must bide”.

Kathi

September 15, 2009

Danny, I will never forget the evening that we met. You walked into the room and promptly owned it. Our lovely mutual friend introduced us and our friendship was born so easily that I was confident we’d somehow known each other before. I so treasure the times we shared and the interesting things you told me – especially about meeting Youk and holding the trophy. So impressive! Was there ever any doubt you were Dan the Man? You were remarkably kind and unfailingly fair to everyone. You were the most fun friend, entertaining and witty, full of shenanigans. You put your mark on my heart forever. Thank you for being there when I needed you. I shall miss you, larger than life, the man about town, everyone’s friend. Rest in peace.

Germaine Reigal

September 15, 2009

I feel very fortunate to have met such a great man as Dan Carey. He was always there to let me bend his ear and had a way of getting me back on track when I had problems. Danny was a kind gentleman with the biggest heart of anyone I have ever met. I will miss him terribly.

Costa Del Sol Restaurant

September 15, 2009

We were shocked and greatly saddened to hear of the loss of Dan. Our sincerest condolences go out to the Carey family. We'll miss you Dan.

John & Sheila Fenton

September 15, 2009

Billy & family,
Words can never express our sympathies to you during this time. Danny was always so special to us.
From the day John & I got engaged, he would ask if he was going to be invited to our wedding....actually, he'd ask MULTIPLE times each time we saw him. We gave him a bit of a hard time..."Well, Dan, we don't know. We may need to cut the guest list back a bit". I'll never forget his puppy dog face saying "Really? I'm not on the short list?" Of course he was ALWAYS on the short list and we would never have had it any other way. What would our wedding have been without Dan Carey??
We love you, Danny. Rest in peace dear friend. Give our love to Big Mike & Mayor Mike. The world won't be the same without all of you, but you are forever in our hearts.
P.S. You will always be on our short list.

Kerry Murphy

September 15, 2009

It's a sad day when we mourn the loss of another great Irishman and wonderful person. We will tip a glass or two and sing an Irish song in your memory. Say hello to my son Sean and play a round of golf together.

Chris Moran

September 15, 2009

Dan you'll be missed...Hartford won't be Hartford without you.

September 15, 2009

To Dan's Family,

I feel your pain on the pasing of Dan. I cannot walk into City Hall without thinking about him. He always helped me in his capacity as Town Clerk with a smile on his face!


May peace and blessings of the One above be with each of you during this time of sorrow and loss.

Ines Duke Pegeas (Hartford)

bob pawlowski

September 15, 2009

hey danny, you always made me feel like a better person when i saw you, so i can't even imagine how many lucky people like me carry that wonderful gift from you embedded in our memories.

September 15, 2009

Danny,
I will miss your smile and good humor;
I will miss playing golf with you;
I will miss collecting cash at our Sister Cities fundraisers; but most of all I will really miss YOU.
My prayers for you and the Carey family.
Your Bud,
Paulie

Dan accepting the 2008 Above & Beyond Award from CT Town Clerk Association President Joe Camposeo and Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz

September 15, 2009

Gary Hanson

September 15, 2009

Dan,

I'll miss your smiling face in the St. Paddy's Day Parade. It was always great to see you.

Paul Montinieri

September 15, 2009

Those of us from the Class of '76 that so proudly proclaimed our unique "forever together" status, whether it was an event, or a golf tournament have Danny Carey to thank for the glue that held it together for 33 years. The ever present smile, the jovial slap on the back, and the individualized attention we each received from him or our own lifes will forever be blessed with his memory. Moments will be etched, I'm sure in all our minds for life: his athletic talents that contributed to the 76' dominance; his popularity and good natured sense of humor; his irish heritage and adherence to its' proclaimation. Danny was a special guy. To his family and friends, heartfelt condolences. A gem has been dimmed, but it will burn bright in our hearts forever.
Paul Montinieri, Class of 76' and high school buddy and admirer.

~P.R.

September 15, 2009

Dan: I will always remenber your kindness back in 2003 when I was terminated from the Metro Hartford Alliance, thank you for taking the time to call.

Phanessa Adams-Holt

September 15, 2009

Dan,

I see alot of references to your grilling skills here :) I remember you coming to Dave and Jamie's reheresal dinner announcing you would take over the grilling duties - and I was glad to hear it! Your heart showed in your eyes. You will be sorely missed by all that loved you. My deepest sympathies. Phanessa Adams-Holt

Craig MacGovern

September 15, 2009

Dear Dan:

It was one of the saddest days of my life getting a tear filled message from your boy Tommy that you had passed away. Many of the boys from the Class of 76 (Tommy, Mac, Fitz, Turk, Kott, Buddy, Galinsky, Dell, Bruno, Wayne, Buzz, Callis, Bunzo, “D”, M. O’Keefe, Waters, Bedula and Johnny P.) got together to celebrate your life on Friday at the Sidewalk Café.

We all expected you to walk through the door at any time with your round red face and your devilish smile, stopping to pull up your pants, flex your muscles, put your drink next to your heart and let out a mischievous laugh. There is nothing I wouldn’t give to see it one more time.

I have had lots of time to think since I heard the terrible news about how you have touched my life, my family’s life (my kids refer to you as uncle Danny) and the lives of so many others.

I always enjoyed attending various functions with you and watch you work the room. You would start at one end and I don’t think there was a person you didn’t know. If there was someone you didn’t know, you would introduce yourself –“Hi, my name is Dan Carey, City Clerk of Hartford.”. You even caught me doing it a couple of times and we would laugh about it.

Thank you Dan for being a part of our lives and for giving us so many smiles and happy times, we will miss you dearly.

Until the next time we meet, Love ya Dude!

Craig, Lisa, John and James

Phanessa Adams-Holt

September 15, 2009

Dan,

I see alot of references to your grilling skills here :) I remember you coming to Dave and Jamie's reheresal dinner announcing you would take over the grilling duties - and I was glad to hear it! Your heart showed in your eyes. You will be sorely missed by all that loved you. My deepest sympathies. Phanessa Adams-Holt

Margaret Nolan-Thibault

September 15, 2009

I knew Dan way back before city clerk days. Worked on several campaigns with him and then we all headed to the Maple afterwards. I will remember his constant smile and his sense of humor. He was a very proud Irishman. I recently asked him when he was going to run for Mayor of Hartford and he had a good laugh. He will be sorely missed. My prayers are with his family.

Darlene Robertson-Childs

September 15, 2009

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Dan & his Niece at the St. PAtrick's Day PArade in Hartford taken by me.

Craig Trujillo

September 15, 2009

Dan the man is what I called him. He was a friend and colleague and a guy you could not help but like. He will be missed by me and all his friends at the City he loved.

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How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

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Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

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How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

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Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

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Ways to honor Daniel Carey's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

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How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

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Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

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How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

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