Paul F. Carey

WORCESTER-Paul F. Carey, Sr., 96, of 10 Mary Scano Drive, formerly of 266 Burncoat Street passed away on Saturday, September 27 in Saint Vincent Hospital at the Worcester Medical Center. He leaves a daughter, Anne M. Peixoto of Saunderstown, RI; two sons, Paul F. Carey, Jr. and his wife Mary Ann of Millbury and John E. Carey and his wife Mary of Worcester; five grandchildren, Kevin P. Carey, Sr., and his wife Renee of Worcester, Brian Byrne of Katonah, NY, Kelly C. Golden and her husband Michael of North Reading, MA, Kathleen Hucknall and her husband Joseph, and Matthew Carey of Worcester, and three great grandchildren, Kevin P. Carey, Jr. of Lake Mary, FL, Shawn Golden of North Reading, MA and Samuel Hucknall of Worcester. He leaves behind him a vast extended family and many friends, several of whom reside at the Christopher House Nursing Home. His wife Margaret M. (Mahoney) Carey predeceased him in June of 1993. He was also predeceased by a brother, George E. Carey, Jr.

Paul was born in Worcester, the son of George E. and Helen G. (McCarrick) Carey. He was a graduate of Worcester Boys' Trade School and the former Fitchburg State Teacher's College. Paul spent 42 years teaching Industrial Arts in the public school systems of both Shrewsbury and Worcester, was active as a varsity football, basketball and baseball coach, was the coordinator of all junior high school athletics, a recreation supervisor for the Worcester Parks Department and was, for 25 years, a lifeguard at the swimming facility owned and operated by the former Crompton & Knowles Corporation at Coes Pond. He retired from the teaching profession as an Acting Assistant Principal at the former Chandler Street Junior High School in 1977. He was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed watching the New England Patriots, Boston Celtics and Boston Red Sox. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Paul's funeral will be held on Monday, September 29 from Callahan and Fay Brothers Funeral Home, 61 Myrtle St. with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 25 Fales Street. He will be buried in St. John's Cemetery with his wife. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, September 28 from 2-5 PM in the funeral home. It is requested that flowers be omitted. Memorial contributions in Paul's name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 350 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA 01604 or to Christopher House, 10 Mary Scano Drive, Worcester, MA 01605. For online condolence book please visit www.callahanfay.com