WILTON — David E. Carey unexpectedly passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, December 14, 2015.
Dave was born on July 10, 1950 in Troy. He was predeceased by his parents, Jack and Adelaide Carey as well as his brother Jack Carey and his wife Marie.
Dave attended Catholic Central High School where he graduated with a Regent’s Diploma in 1968. While attending high school he was voted Crusader of the Year in 1968 and was inducted into the Catholic Central Sports Hall of Fame in 2002 for all of his accomplishments in football, basketball and track and field. After graduating, he continued on to Junior College in Albany and completed his Bachelor’s Degree in business administration at Siena College. He then enlisted in the Army National Guard where he served for 6 years.
Dave was employed for 33 years with National Grid, retiring in 2006. He began as a service clerk and obtained several roles and managerial positions throughout his career. Dave completed his career as a Supervisor Manager of gas distribution and design.
Dave moved to Wilton in 1988 where he raised his two children Ryan and Alyssa. He had an active role in both children’s sports careers and served as coach for many teams along the way. Dave was his children’s biggest fan; his presence could always be heard from the sidelines where he never missed a game or event.
Dave spent eighteen years with his loving fiancée, Judy Keenan Doyle. Judy stayed at Dave’s side during two bouts with cancer, supporting him along the way. Dave and Judy loved to spend weekends by the pool, placing bets at the track and having lunch dates every Saturday afternoon.
Survivors include his fiancée Judy Keenan Doyle of Wilton; two children, Ryan Carey (Katrina Allen and Haiden) of Hudson Falls and Alyssa Carey (Christian Calabrese) of Saratoga Springs and his sister, Judy (Don) Wilson. He is also survived by Judy’s daughter, Megan Doyle Paterniani and husband Scott as well as their 4 children, Grace, Audrey, Gavin and Paige, who “Poppy Dave” adored; many nieces, nephews and countless friends that he considered family.
Dave will be remembered for his pride, work ethic and dedication to the New York Yankees and Giants.
Relatives and friends gathered to remember him on Friday, Dec. 18, 2015 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Ave. in Saratoga Springs and burial followed at St. Peter’s Cemetery, Oakwood Ave. in Troy.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com
