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Matt was preceded in death by his grandparents, James T. and Patricia Carey.
He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Carey; his daughter, Eliana; stepdaughter, Whitney; his parents, J. Matthew Carey Sr. and Sheri B. Carey; his brothers, James T. Carey, II (Jaimelyn), Sean Carey, Daniel Carey and his sister, Leah Carey.
Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Tuesday at Ratterman Funeral Home, 3711 Lexington Road. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Trinity Church, 501 Cherrywood Lane, with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Xavier High School or Trinity High School.
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Memories and Condolences
for J. Carey
Carrie Lord Maglich
January 19, 2012
Dear Carey Family, Our prayers are with you all and wish you God's grace, peace and comfort during this very difficult time. God Bless you all.
The Maglich Family
Cathy Bechtold
January 17, 2012
Kim, Whitney, Ellie and Carey family my heart aches for you. My prayers are with you.I wish I could take your pain away.Kim we are here for you for anything we can do.Love you, Your big sis
Matt Dougherty
January 15, 2012
May the blessings of love be upon you,
May its peace abide with you,
May its essence illuminate your heart,
Now and forever more...
The Dougherty Family extends our love and prayers to the Careys
Gerri Breckenridge
January 13, 2012
God is the one in control let's except his action an he will provide all are needs...God Bless The Family
Angela Rhoades
January 12, 2012
Dear Carey Family & Whitney,
Deepest sympathy and many prayers are being sent. I wish I could take the hurt away, reverse time, and erase what happened. Matt will be with you always and will be watching over Ellie. Please do not hesitate to call if you need anything at all. Lots of Love.
Amy Girdley Hoemeke
January 12, 2012
To the entire Carey family and Matt's wife and children, may God wrap His arms around you and bring you some comfort. Matt was a great person and friend in high school and will be so greatly missed. That contagious smile will live on in Ellie. God Bless.
Jayne Tang
January 11, 2012
Sheri and family - I am so very sorry for your loss and sorry I wasn't there to tell you in person. I will be thinking of you and praying for your strength at this time. Treasure the fond memories of Matt. It is so hard to lose someone and especially so young. Let us know if there is anything we can do. Jayne & Dana Tang & family
Michelle Goodin
January 11, 2012
No words can express my deepest condolences for you Kim, your family, and Matt's family as well. May the Lord be with you during this most difficult time. Just know he is watching over you, and will always keep you guys safe. Matt knows that you will raise Ellie to be the strong, beautiful woman that he wanted her to be. Always remember that you have many people who love you too, and are here to help you in anyway that we can. Love you guys!
Jim & Jean Winders
January 10, 2012
Matt & Sheri,
Sending our thoughts and prayers to you and your family today and in the days to come. If there is anything we can do, please let us know.
January 10, 2012
Sheri, Matt, Sean and the entire Carey family, our prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this most difficult time.
With Sympathy,
Joyce and Gary Keibler
January 10, 2012
Dear Kimberly,
We are thinking and praying for you. Our deepest sympathy in this trialsome time. God is with you and He will see you and your family through this ~
Eleanor Treskon and team (AT&T)
Carrie Berry
January 10, 2012
We are praying for you all! We love you so much and are here for you for anything you need. Hugs and love...Miss Carrie & Miss Connie and your Connie's Dance Family.
Josh Plummer
January 10, 2012
Matt was always a kind soul with mischievous smile. I often caught myself wondering what he was thinking about. He was a highly intelligent individual that I hung out with for several years in high school and college. I know he will be severely missed for several years to come and I won't even pretend to relate to his family's loss. In time like these I find it best to try and remember the good times. For Matt was almost always smiling.
Patrice Southard
January 10, 2012
Kim....I am so sorry for you loss. You are a strong, beautiful lady and God will bless you and comfort you!
Jim Kitterman
January 10, 2012
Matt was my coworker at the Courier Journal. Right out of the box, he established himself as one of the better sales representatives in our office. As a fellow Trinity graduate, we joked that we had each others backs in an office full of St. X grads. He was a nice guy, and I'm glad I had the opportunity to get to know him some. "Millionaires Row" is going to miss you buddy.
Chris and Kristina Eckerle
January 10, 2012
Please know that the entire Carey family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Much love,
Steve Hammer
January 10, 2012
The entire Carey Family is in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
Kim, Blake, and Mike Burger
January 10, 2012
We can't even begin to imagine what you are going through. Just know that you have so many people that will continue to pray and support during this time. May God wrap his arms around your family and help you get through this.
Eric, Jennifer, Caydence, & Brooklynn
January 9, 2012
Kim, Whitney & Ellie ~ Our hearts go out to you during this time. May a higher power be with you & give you the strength to find some peace with this, when it's all said & done. To the rest of the Carey family ~ we had the pleasure of meeting Matt at his beautiful wedding. From the time we spent with him, I can tell you all raised a wonderful man. Remember that God only selects the best angels. Our deepest condolences & if there is anything we can do, please do not hesitate to reach out. We love you!
Ken Casper
January 9, 2012
Matt and Sheri: Our sincere condolences and prayers for your and your family. Words cannot adequately express how sad we are to hear of your loss. Ken & Madelyn
Craig Aulenbach
January 9, 2012
Matt and Sheri: My deepest sincere sympathy for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Brooks Power
January 9, 2012
I remember meeting Matt numerous times in high school while at the Coe's house. He was so sweet and funny! He seemed like such a genuine person and that is a quality you don't see in everyone these days. My sincere thoughts and prayers to your family. May God bring you comfort and peace during this time.
The Hart's
January 9, 2012
Kim Whitney & Eliana: Our deepest sympathy during this time of loss. Our love and prayers are with you all. Our love...Darin, Tammi & Ballie Hart
Katie Gniot-O'Daniel
January 9, 2012
Matt was an amazing person and friend. I cherish all of the memories and good times. He will be missed everyday.
Carolyn F
January 9, 2012
Kim, my deepest sympathy and sincere prayers for you and your family.
Mayor Mike Brown
January 9, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the Carey family!
Brandy Wayne
January 9, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with Matt's family and friends during this difficult time.
Daniel Tijerina
January 9, 2012
My deepest condolances to you and your family Kim. May God bless you and give you the strength to cope during these tough times
Tabette Cecil
January 9, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Carey family. May the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; Numbers 6:25
Stephen and Kathy George
January 9, 2012
May the love and strength of your family and friends, and your loving memories of Matt, help you through this difficult time.
Meredith Jones
January 9, 2012
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending my love and keeping the Carey family in my prayers.
Jason Marshall
January 9, 2012
Our deepest condolences to the entire Carey family. Matt was a great friend and will truly be missed.
Jason and Lauren Marshall
Blake Langford
January 9, 2012
Matt was one of a kind. He was loyal to a fault and might be the funniest guy I have ever been around. I will remember all the good times from the roof at Holy Trinty to UK and beyond. RIP brother and I will see you on the other side.
Claire Sheehan
January 9, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Carey family and Matt's many friends. We are so sorry for your loss. Matt will be greatly missed.
Ryan & Claire Sheehan
Ellen Spence-Smith
January 9, 2012
Praying for the Carey family for peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Ryan Fertig
January 9, 2012
Thoughts and prayers go out to the Carey family in these tough times. Matt was a friend to everyone he met and he will be missed by many. RIP Matt.
Connie & Trey Schilffarth
January 9, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Carey family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Lindsey Ryan
January 9, 2012
My thoughts are with the Carey family. Matt was a good person and will be missed by many.
Sharon Faulkner-Cherry
January 9, 2012
My prayers and thoughts are with Kim and the family during this difficult time. Sharon Faulkner-Cherry
January 9, 2012
On behalf of the Board of Trustees and staff of Historic Savannah Foundation, we want to express our heartfelt condolences for your loss. May you all find comfort and strength in the warmth and caring of friends and family.
joel pett
January 9, 2012
If I may be so presumptuous as to speak for Matt's fellow editorial cartoonists, let me express our profound sympathies to his family. Matt was one of us, a cartoonist. He came, with his uncle, Chip Bok, to a couple of our memorable conventions, and in our close-knit community, that made him one of the tribe. We will miss him, and keep his family in our collective thoughts.
(Joel Pett, for the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists)
Cynthia Breckenridge-Long
January 9, 2012
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Etta P. Breckenridge
January 9, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Matthew and Jamie Kubiak
January 9, 2012
Our prayers go out to the Carey family. We have nothing but great memories of Matt. We will miss him dearly.
January 9, 2012
Our sincere condolences to the Cary family.
Marie Fitzpatrick Wright and family
Sam & Joe Lucas
January 9, 2012
Kim...My thought & prayers are with you and the rest of the family.
Matt Walz
January 9, 2012
My prayers are with the entire family during this very difficult time. I have so many great memories with Matt over the years. He will be missed.
Odette Espinosa
January 9, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Donna & Tyler Johnson
January 9, 2012
Daniel, Shari and Matt. We cannot express the deep sorrow that we feel for you and your family. You are in our thoughts! We are so sorry for your loss!
January 9, 2012
My heartfelt prayers go out to you all. Shelley Kuussalo
Bessica W
January 9, 2012
My thought & prayers are with his family, especially Kim, Ellie & Whitney.
January 9, 2012
You will be missed, Matt. Praying the Carey family in these hard times.
January 9, 2012
Daniel, Sherri and Matt, I am at lose for words over your son. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you guys. Jake, Mike, Alex, Liz and Cathy Rosenfeld
Tom and Pam Schiller
January 9, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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