George T. Carrah

 Former Grocer and Restauranter

WATERBURY – With great sadness the family of George T. Carrah announce his peaceful passing on Monday July 15, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital, three days after his 90th birthday. 

George was born in Waterbury, CT on July 12, 1934, son of the late Bahia (Hayek) Carrah, and Taffic Carrah. He was a self- employed entrepreneur, starting at the age of 19 when he and his brother Ray opened Carrah’s Market grocery store on Highland Ave. in Waterbury, which they ran for over 30 years. After the sale of the grocery store, George purchased the Country Gate Restaurant in Middlebury which he transformed into one of the finer dining establishments in the area. Following that, George became the co- proprietor of the Continental Room in Naugatuck with his business partner Carol Piel. Throughout his career and at these various establishments, George developed a reputation for honesty, humility and charity. He was loved by his customers and employees alike. George was a faithful and devoted Catholic. He dutifully served as an usher at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Waterbury for over 20 years. He was a kind and generous person who always saw the good in people. George enjoyed spending time with family and friends at social gatherings, trips to the casino, and being a part of the weekly coffee club at McDonald’s. He thoroughly enjoyed this simple gathering, especially when he was able to share it with his sister Evelyn and brother Joe. May his memory be a blessing to all.

George is survived by his nieces; Diane DeFranzo, Barbara Carrah, Susan Carserino, and Patricia O’Loughlin and his nephews; Joseph Carrah, Michael Carrah and James Carrah, along with many great and grand nieces and nephews, and his sister- in-law Sadie Carrah. George was predeceased by his brothers; Joseph Carrah and his wife Joan, Raymond Carrah, as well as his sister, Evelyn Carrah. 

Funeral services for Mr. Carrah will be held on Monday July 22nd 2024 at 10:00am when a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Waterbury, CT. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Friends are kindly asked to meet directly at the Church. There are no calling hours. Casey’s Eastside Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Care 1987 East Main St Waterbury has been honored to assist the Carrah family during this difficult time. To honor George’s memory and in lieu of flowers, contributions to the James Ciccarelli Scholarship fund at Holy Cross High School. Would be greatly appreciated by his family, Jim was a friend of George’s and the son of George’s longtime friend and companion Diane Hook. Checks can be made payable to “Holy Cross High School” and send to 587 Oronoke Road, Waterbury, CT 06708. Donations may also be made online at: https://www.holycrosshs-ct.com/giving/make-a-gift. Loving kindness is always welcome, and it only takes a moment to offer a message of condolence, words of comfort, or share a memory with the family and friends of someone important to you. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the Carrah family, please visit our website at www.caseyfunerals.com.