Post by Racerchaser on Sept 10, 2008 18:16:29 GMT -5
Alan B. Carey
Age 66, of Laurel, DE, passed away September 6, 2008, at Cadbury in Lewes, DE.
Born on February 6, 1942, he was a son of the late Reese and Ester Carey.
Mr. Carey was a firefighter for Laurel Volunteer Fire Company Station #81 in Laurel. He was also an active member of the Delaware State Fire Police and Sussex County Fire Police where he served as a past President. He was a member of the Broad Creek Grange and Delaware State Grange. A member of the Delaware Sheep and Wool Association.
Alan was an avid Dirt Track Race fan operating a tow truck for the Delmar Speedway for over 30 years. He also operated tow trucks for many NASCAR events including Dover and Charlotte. Alan, had once worked for his father at Reese Carey's and Sons Farm Tractor in Laurel and later owned and operated an Allis Chambers Tractor Dealership in Laurel. He is also a member of the 1st State Tractor Club. He will be cherished by his community for his dedication to the local fire companies and as a community event organizer.
He is survived by his sons, Aaron Carey and his wife Dawn of Laurel, DE and Reese Carey and his wife Wendy of Gumboro, DE; a brother, "Bobby" Carey of Laurel and a sister, Ann Iremer of Egg Harbor, NJ; his grandchildren: Zachary Carey, Dylan Carey, Amanda Carey, Kassie Carey, Hunter Bensel and Madison Carey; and expected grandson, Reese Carey, Jr. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Connie Carey, whom passed in 2005.
A Funeral Service with full Fireman Honors will be held at the Laurel Volunteer Fire Company Station # 81 on 10th Street in Laurel, DE on Sunday September 14, at 2 pm, where friends and family may call from 12 noon-2 pm. A time of food and fellowship will follow the service. Internment in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Laurel. The Rev. Kevin English will officiate.
Memorial Contributions can be made in his memory to the Laurel Fire Department 205 W. 10th Street Laurel DE, 19956; or National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, PO Drawer 498, Emmitsburg, MD. 21727; Sussex County Fire Police Association c/o Ray Collas, 28256 Cannon Dr., Millsboro, DE 19966.
Arrangements are by the
HANNIGAN, SHORT, DISHAROON FUNERAL HOME
700 West Street, Laurel DE 19956
Age 66, of Laurel, DE, passed away September 6, 2008, at Cadbury in Lewes, DE.
Born on February 6, 1942, he was a son of the late Reese and Ester Carey.
Mr. Carey was a firefighter for Laurel Volunteer Fire Company Station #81 in Laurel. He was also an active member of the Delaware State Fire Police and Sussex County Fire Police where he served as a past President. He was a member of the Broad Creek Grange and Delaware State Grange. A member of the Delaware Sheep and Wool Association.
Alan was an avid Dirt Track Race fan operating a tow truck for the Delmar Speedway for over 30 years. He also operated tow trucks for many NASCAR events including Dover and Charlotte. Alan, had once worked for his father at Reese Carey's and Sons Farm Tractor in Laurel and later owned and operated an Allis Chambers Tractor Dealership in Laurel. He is also a member of the 1st State Tractor Club. He will be cherished by his community for his dedication to the local fire companies and as a community event organizer.
He is survived by his sons, Aaron Carey and his wife Dawn of Laurel, DE and Reese Carey and his wife Wendy of Gumboro, DE; a brother, "Bobby" Carey of Laurel and a sister, Ann Iremer of Egg Harbor, NJ; his grandchildren: Zachary Carey, Dylan Carey, Amanda Carey, Kassie Carey, Hunter Bensel and Madison Carey; and expected grandson, Reese Carey, Jr. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Connie Carey, whom passed in 2005.
A Funeral Service with full Fireman Honors will be held at the Laurel Volunteer Fire Company Station # 81 on 10th Street in Laurel, DE on Sunday September 14, at 2 pm, where friends and family may call from 12 noon-2 pm. A time of food and fellowship will follow the service. Internment in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Laurel. The Rev. Kevin English will officiate.
Memorial Contributions can be made in his memory to the Laurel Fire Department 205 W. 10th Street Laurel DE, 19956; or National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, PO Drawer 498, Emmitsburg, MD. 21727; Sussex County Fire Police Association c/o Ray Collas, 28256 Cannon Dr., Millsboro, DE 19966.
Arrangements are by the
HANNIGAN, SHORT, DISHAROON FUNERAL HOME
700 West Street, Laurel DE 19956