Gary Carey

MILLBURY/WORCESTER – Gary F. Carey, 62, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, January 25 at UMass Memorial – Lake Avenue after taking ill at home. Born and raised in Worcester, Gary was the son of Charles E. and Elizabeth (Ryan) Carey and lived the last 17 years in Millbury with longtime companion and best friend, Karen L. Mueller. Gary graduated from Worcester Boy’s Trade High School and later attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute where he received both his bachelors and master’s degrees. He was a well-respected computer engineer and worked for several computer companies including Data General, Seagate and most recently, Smart Modular Technologies, Inc. He enjoyed saltwater sport fishing on the Cape and off the shores of Rhode Island. When the summer made its way to fall, Gary could be found hunting with his buddies in the woodlands of New England or cooking up a game dinner for his friends at the Southboro Rod & Gun Club. First and foremost, Gary simply enjoyed spending time at home with Karen listening to his favorite tunes or cooking for his family. Besides his beloved Karen and her son Dennis, whom he loved very much, Gary will be lovingly remembered and missed by his two brothers, Charles E. Carey, Jr. and his wife, Jean of Bellingham, and John B. Carey of North Attleboro; his sister, Jean Boonstoppel and her husband, John of Oxford; and nephews and nieces, Jake and Sean Carey, Kate and Kris Boonstoppel and Jessica Besterfield. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Gary’s family from 4 to 7 pm on Monday, January 30th at Kelly Cremation and Funeral Care, 154 Lincoln St. , Worcester. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a. m. on Tuesday, January 31st at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 228 Lincoln St. , Worcester. Interment will follow at St. John’s Cemetery in Worcester. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Medical Missionaries of Mary, 179 Highland Ave. , Somerville, MA 02143. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit "Condolences" on this page. Calling Hours 01/30/2023 4:00 PM Kelly Cremation & Funeral Care 154 Lincoln Street Worcester, MA 01605 Funeral Service 01/31/2023 10:00 AM St. Bernard Catholic Church 228 Lincoln St. Worcester, MA 01605