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Robert Carey Obituary

Carey Jr., Robert F. "Bob - Big Guy" beloved husband of Margaret "Peggy" (nee Kearin), awesome father of Robert "Bob" (Kathleen McCann), Kearin (Gregory P.) Hansen, John "Jack" (Denise Reynolds), Timothy "Tim" (Elizabeth Maroney), Margaret "Meg" (David) Demy, Maura (William "Benny") Gates, Nancy (Frank) Spidale, Paul (Teri Szeluga) and Molly, tremendous grandfather of 24, dear son of the late Robert F. Sr. and Anne (nee Lyons), dear brother of Jean (Clem) O'Neill, Helen "Honey" (James) Ehret, Thomas (Susan), Judith (Michael) Curtin and Anthony "Tony" (Joan). Funeral services Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. at Ivins Funeral Home, 80 E. Burlington St., Riverside, to St. Mary Church. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven. Visitation Monday and Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Mary Church, 126 Herrick Road, Riverside, IL 60546. Funeral info., 708-447-2261 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jul. 1 to Jul. 2, 2002.

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John and Katha Hartley

July 7, 2002

Judy, Tony, Jean, and all the Careys - we are so sorry about Bob's death, and we want you to know that we are thinking about you. Katha and John

Gayle Snyder-Holly

July 6, 2002

Dear Tom Sr.and the whole Carey Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of your great loss. God bless and comfort you.

Peggy and Mike Czerniak

July 5, 2002

Dear Peggy, Bob, Kearin, Jack, Tim, Meg, Maura, Molly, Nancy, Paul and families:

We were sorry we could not attend services for Bob and be there to support all of you. He was a wonderful man and he leaves behind a wonderful family. His smile and laughter will be fondly remembered as will his love of football (I remember him watching three games at once on three different televisions.) You are all in our hearts and prayers and love and miss you all. God Bless you at this most difficult time.



Love,

Peggy, Mike and Amy

Sarah and Brian Mullen

July 3, 2002

Ben and Maura,



We were so sorry to hear about your loss. What a lucky man to have such a wonderful, loving family around him. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Robert & Lorraine Irwin

July 2, 2002

Dear Carey Family,

We offer our sincere condolences. Bob was a very special person and brought joy to many lives he touched. He will be missed and we pray for his soul and for your welafare. God Bless and keep all of you and help you through these grievous times.

Bob and Lorraine Irwin

Bob & Marilyn Zahorik

July 2, 2002

Dear Peggy & Family,

After seeing you and your lovely family, all I could think of was What a Beautiful Legacy Bob has left. He will forever be in your hearts..

J. Patrick Doherty

July 2, 2002

Tony, I am very sorry for your loss. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Marilyn Grace

July 2, 2002

Dear Peggy and Family, I'm so very sorry for your great loss. Please know you are all in my prayers.

Eric & Claudine Russell

July 2, 2002

Jack Carey & Family

We are very sorry to hear of your loss...You are in our thoughts.



Eric & Claudine Russell

Joy Holbrook

July 2, 2002

Molly, Paul and the Carey Family---My deepest sympathies are with you at this very difficult time. May your many wonderful memories of the Big Guy comfort you.

Take care, Joy

Louis Jarvis

July 2, 2002

My deepest sympathy to your family Tony.

Tony and Debby Ehret

July 2, 2002

So many wonderful and warm memories with you Uncle Bob. Our hearts and prayers are with you always Aunt Peg and to all of our cousins. We love you so much.

God bless each one of you. We are always with you. Our love to the O'Neills,the Tharps, both of the Carey families and especially with you mom, Honey Ehret, we love you.

BERT WEINMAN

July 2, 2002

YOUR LATE FATHER WAS MY FRIEND AND ONE OF MY MENTORS.GOD BLESS THE CAREY FAMILY AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. BertWeinman&Family

Bill Rosenthal

July 1, 2002

I had the opportunity to know Bob for over 20 years and to have him help me so much when we had our Illini Standardbred horse sale at Hawthorne. What a nice man! We'll all miss him. Thanks, Bill

Marty Bracco

July 1, 2002

To Bob and the Carey family:



Our deepest sympathies on the loss of Mr. Carey. Please accept our condolences, and know that your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.



Respectfully,



Marty and Beth Bracco

Tom Lazarevich

July 1, 2002

To Molly, Teri and the rest of the Carey Family. I'm so sorry. May you gain much comfort in memories he left you and may his love live on through those memories.

Carol Lord-Evans

July 1, 2002

Peggy:

I'm sorry I never got a chance to meet Bob. He must have been quite a guy! You'll gather your family around you and keep him alive in your hearts. Peace be with you!

Kathy Parker Coon

July 1, 2002

Dear Carey family, especially Mrs. Carey and Tim & Liz:

I'm sorry I can't be there to pay my respects. Bob certainly made the world a better place while he was on this earth. I know you will miss him a great deal, but what great memories of his great life!

John Sullivan (and the LVDC Staff)

July 1, 2002

Thomas (III) and Family,



Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole Carey family.

Mark, Carla, Charles & Allyson Murray

July 1, 2002

Tim & Liz:



Our condolences go out to you and your family in this difficult time. Please know that you are in our prayers and thoughts and take heart in the knowledge that he is with God now, watching over your family.

mickey and arlene spidale

July 1, 2002

with our deepest sympathy and love.god be with you.

Roger and Pat Bares

July 1, 2002

We are hugging you in our hearts. All in our family join in extending love and sympathy to each of the Careys.

Roger Juby

July 1, 2002

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God be with you and comfort the whole Carey family.

Roger and Eleanor Juby,

Friends of Jean and Clem O'Neill

Linda Iverson

July 1, 2002

Bob would always have a story to tell when ever I would see him. If I was having a bad day he would change that in a hurry simply by telling a story. I will miss him alot.

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