John J. "Jack" Carey Jr.

John J. "Jack" Carey Jr.

John Carey Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 11, 2009.
CAREY JOHN J. JR. "JACK"
Of Harmony Twp., PA, died unexpectedly in Heritage Valley Hospital, Sewickley, on Tuesday, June 9, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born on July 23, 1931 in Massillon, OH, to Mary Carey of Pembroke Pines, FL and the late John J. Carey Sr. While working full time at Jones & Laughlin Steel, he attended the University of Pittsburgh and received a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering in 1956. He continued his employment at J&L for two additional years before being hired by Duquesne Light Company, where he worked in the Power Station Department. In 1966, Jack was named Superintendent of the Elrama Power Station, Washington County, followed by an appointment as Superintendent of the Beaver Valley Station in 1968. His post-graduate training included a Nuclear Operator Training Program provided by Westinghouse Electric Corporation and a Nuclear Plant Operation program at the NUS Corporation in Rockville, MD. This enabled him to successfully start up the Beaver Valley Nuclear Station units and serve as Nuclear Vice President thereof. In 1987, he was appointed Executive Vice President of Operations at the Duquesne Light Company. During his tenure, he attended the Executive Management course at the Sloan School of the MIT Business School and visited the Chernobyl Power Plant near Kiev, Ukraine, as a member of the World Nuclear Plant Operators. He was a longtime member of the Duquesne Club in Pittsburgh, the American Nuclear Society, the Professional Engineers of Pennsylvania and was named to Who's Who of America in 1990-1991. Among his many community service activities over the years, he served as a board member on the Kidney Foundation and was on the Medical Center Board of Directors in Beaver, PA for 12 years. Jack retired in 1992 as the Executive Vice President of Operations at Duquesne Light Company, Pittsburgh, PA. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Dante Bufalini and a son-in-law, H. Bruce Davies. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Joyce Bufalini Carey of Harmony Twp., two daughters and a son-in-law, Lorraine Davies of Upper St. Clair and Barbi and Gary Zehnder, all of Harmony Twp.; four grandchildren, Carey Sean Zehnder and Cayla Zehnder, both of Harmony Twp., Cara L. Gilmore and J. Bryce Davies, both of Upper St. Clair; sister and brother-in-law, Peggy and Timothy McCarthy of Pittsburgh, brother and sister-in-law, M. Brian and Johnnie Carey of Argyle, TX and brother-in-law, Nando Bufalini of Ambridge. Friends received Friday 2-7 BOHN-MATICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1099 Maplewood Ave., Ambridge, where Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 11 am at Good Samaritan Church. In lieu of flowers, Contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation or one's favorite charity.
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June 22, 2009

Henry Van Wassen posted to the memorial.

June 12, 2009

Jim Turner posted to the memorial.

June 11, 2009

Doreen Ducsay posted to the memorial.

Henry Van Wassen

June 22, 2009

My deepest sympathy to the family of Jack. For 25 years we were fellow engineers and friends at Duquesne Light.

Jim Turner

June 12, 2009

I was saddened to learn of your loss. Jack selected me to be on the initial crew at Beaver Valley Power Station. I will always appreciate that. We had great bridge games in Kenosha Wisconsin during our three months of training. I have never, before or since, experienced bridge games played while drinking copious amounts of liqueur and almost always winning. He taught me a lot and I missed him when he left. We will all miss him.

Doreen Ducsay

June 11, 2009

Barbie
I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. I know how close all your family was and he will be deeply missed. Just in reading some of the kind words people have said about your Dad, I know where you also received your filing abilities from and I that your wit came from him too. You have my sincere sympathy. May God get all of you through these tough times and let the memories keep all of you laughing.

Larry Krasicki

June 11, 2009

I knew and respected Mr Carey when he was at Beaver Valley Power Station. I am very sad to see him pass. He was a good person.
Please accept my condolensces.

Fl0-Jean & Al Collette

June 11, 2009

Uncle Jack was the smartest, kindest and most generous man we ever had the honor of knowing. His wit and wisdom enriched us all. Jack loved his wife and family above all else.

"Well done, Uncle Jack". We will keep you in our hearts forever.

Norm Barry

June 11, 2009

To the Carey Family: Sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Jack at BVPS and learned to appreciate his management style....loved his organizational skills (or lack of) aka: "the piling system" in chronological order, the oldest is on the bottom. :-)) I still use his system today!!

In all seriousness though, I am saddened to hear that Jack has left us. Please accept my deepest condolences.

Warmest Regards,
Norm Barry
BVPS - 1979 to 1986
[email protected]

Don & Loretta Thompson

June 11, 2009

Carey Family: With deepest sympathywe offer our condolences we know Jack will truly be missed.

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