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Jack Carey Obituary

CAREY, JACK M., 92, of Louisville, passed away at home Friday, May 10, 2013.

He was the son of the late Martin and Rosalie Kiel Carey. He was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II, retired supervisor for testing at American Air Filter, a 4th Degree of the Knights of Columbus, Bishop Spaulding Council and Archbishop Floersh (charter member), former state of Kentucky General Programs director for the Knights of Columbus, two time President of the American Air Filter Management Club, a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, and an awesome grandpa.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters, Helen Doyle, Marian Senn and Geraldine Williams.

He is survived by his loving wife, Anna Goodman Carey; a daughter, Janice Watts (J. Dennis Sr.); two grandsons, John Dennis Watts Jr. and Carey Travis Watts; a sister, Rita Sheridan, and a brother, Norbert Carey (Geneva).

Jack's funeral Mass will be noon Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1406 E. Washington St., with burial in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Monday at Ratterman Funeral Home, 3711 Lexington Road "in St. Matthews." Memorial gifts in Jack's memory may be made to Mass of the Air.

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Published by Courier-Journal on May 12, 2013.
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We will miss seeing Jack driving around or walking around our Yellow Buckeye Lane circle. We will miss him stopping and chatting with us along the way. We have enjoyed getting to know him throughout the past 20 years.

Our condolences to his family- Anne, Janice, son in law and the two grandsons that he always mentioned so lovingly.

With sympathy,

Byron & Connie Jeffries

May 30, 2013

From Elmore and Cleona Tonini family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with the
Carey family at this time. May his soul
Rest in Pease God Bless

Tonini

May 27, 2013

Janice I am thinking and praying for you in your loss. I know how much you loved your dad. God bless you and your family.
Love, Nannette

May 13, 2013

Miss you Jack, Know that you will be remembered for your kindness and compassion.

DICK ANGEL

May 13, 2013

As you grieve know that we are remembering you and honoring the memory of papa Jack.
With heartfelt condolences
Mojgan & Esse Chitsaz

Mojgan & Esse Chitsaz

May 12, 2013

God Bless and RIP Uncle Jack.

Penny Goodman

May 12, 2013

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Penny Goodman

May 12, 2013

The Carey clan has lost one of its most important members. Jack was admired and loved by all, given his gregarious and caring style. Sorry we can't be there in person but will keep everyone in our prayers.

Linda and Gordon Williams

May 12, 2013

May 12, 2013
Marine – Jack M. Carey – we the Marines of Kentuckiana Det. #729 do thank you for your service to the USA & United States Marine Corps and your fellow Marines during WW II . Once a Marine Always a Marine. With Sincere Condolences on the loss of your loved one. Take comfort in knowing that your Marine has taken leave from this life to fulfill the ranks of Heaven's Detachment. Semper Fidelis Billy G. Gividen, Chaplain Det. #729.

Billy Gividen

May 12, 2013

May God bless and watch over you and your family in this time of need.

Tama Goodman Jones

May 12, 2013

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