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Thomas Carey Obituary

Carey, Thomas Gerald Age 62, suddenly, beloved son of the late Edward P. and Mary F. (nee Higgins); loving brother of Edward (late Jean), Mairsey (Jeremiah) Joyce, Eileen Carey, Margaret Carey, Patricia (William) Dunne, James (Laura), Kathleen Carey, and Michael (Monica); fond uncle to Annie (Seamus) Cribbin, Colleen Carey, Edward (Jean) Carey, John Carey, Jeannie (Dan) Wolf, Daniel (Janice) Joyce, Michael (Jamillah) Joyce, Jerry (Jannine) Joyce, Kevin (Krista) Joyce, Mary Laura Carey, Peggy (Chris) Ryan-Spencer, David Ryan, James (Loris) Ryan, William (Katie) Dunne, Patrick (Mandy) Dunne, Shannon (Patrick) Harvey, Colleen Dunne, Sean Carey, Kevin Carey, Michael (fiancée Kacey Kelly) Carey, and Faith Carey; dear great-uncle to many nieces and nephews; long time friend to many. Visitation Saturday, December 31, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass 11:00 a.m. at St. Margaret of Scotland Church, 9837 S. Throop Street, Chicago, IL. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Curley Funeral Home. For funeral info 708-422-2700, or www.curleyfuneralhome.com



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 30, 2016.

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kirk kunzendorf

January 17, 2017

my condolences to the carey family tom will be missed he was a great coach and a great friend rest in peace my friend

L Syd

January 3, 2017

May the God of all comfort be near to your family during this unexpected and difficult time.

Margaret Ohde-Hollandsworth

January 2, 2017

My deepest sympathy to the Carey family on the loss of their brother Tom. May he rest in peace.

carol stanton

January 2, 2017

To Cathy Cary and Family so sorry for the loss of your brother. My condolences and prayers and may you find peace knowing he is in Gods Arms no better place
Carol Stanton, Oak Lawn IL

lynn carmody

December 31, 2016

Marisey and the entire Carey family.

Judy and I were saddened to hear about
the sudden passing of your brother Tom.
Please know that all of you are in our
thoughts and prayers.
May he rest in peace and god bless all
of you.
All our love,
Lynn and Judy

December 31, 2016

Please accept my sincerest condolences. May God and your fond memories bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Ms Porter

December 31, 2016

Sending thoughts and prayers to the Carey Family at this difficult time.
Mike and Maureen Stritch

Terry and Patti Durkin

December 31, 2016

You were a good man Thomas- I am proud to have known you

December 31, 2016

I am truly sorry about the loss of your loved one. May the peace that comes from God strengthen and support the family to endure this difficult time. Deepest sympathies.
Jeremiah 29:11

Rita Farrell Mayer

December 31, 2016

Condolences to the Carey family. Many fond memories of your family on 98th Place.

Kevin Carmody

December 31, 2016

Tom was a great guy. He will be missed. My deepest sympathy to the Carey's.

December 31, 2016

To the family and friends of Thomas Carey. I send my deepest sympathy during this very difficult time. May you all find comfort God gives at 1 Thessalonians 4:14

AF, Park Forest, Il

Pat Hickey

December 31, 2016

Christ welcome home this very talented man.

Pat, Nora, Conor and Clare Hickey and Miss Terry Sullivan

Kathy Canfield

December 31, 2016

Sending heartfelt condolences to my Carey "brothers and sisters" on the death of Tommy. My love and prayers are with you!

TB

December 30, 2016

Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your dear family member. May your fond memories and the peace that God gives comfort and strengthen you during this difficult time. Phillipians 4:6,7,13

December 30, 2016

I am truly sorry about the loss of your loved one. May the peace that comes from God strengthen and support the family to endure this difficult time. Deepest sympathies.
Jeremiah 29:11

Mike Houlihan

December 30, 2016

Tuna, wow!
Houli

R.P

December 30, 2016

To Carey Family, sorry about the loss of your love the bible offer comfort at 1 Theses 4:14.

Claudia Slowik Giannini

December 30, 2016

Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved brother and uncle, Tom! May he Rest In Peace with your beloved parents and family in God's heavenly kingdom. Prayers for him and your family during this difficult time! God bless all! Love, Claudia, Jerry and Vicky

Carol J.

December 30, 2016

I am so very sorry for your loss. May the promises of our Lord comfort and strengthen you at this most difficult time.

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Memorial Events
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Dec

31

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Margaret of Scotland Church

9837 S. Throop Street, Chicago, IL

Dec

31

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Margaret of Scotland Church

9837 S. Throop Street, Chicago, IL

Dec

31

Interment

Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

IL

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Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge

6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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