Following the attacks of September 11, 2001, Governor Carey represented the people of New York State and

spoke at dozens of funerals for fallen firefighters, throughout the five boroughs and surrounding counties. His public legacy is matched by his larger than life personal story. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the third of Margaret and Denis Careys six sons: Edward, Dennis, Jr. Hugh, Martin, John and George. The family persevered during the Depression and went on to form the Peerless Oil Company, an offshoot of Margaret Careys barrel business with the great Nellie Bly. His mothers ancestors were from County Tyrone, Ireland; his fathers, from County Galway. The Governor attended St. Augustines School in Park Slope and graduated from St. Johns University and St. Johns University School of Law.

HONORARY USHERS Thomas P. Regan William T. Cunningham Rick P. Friedberg Daniel J. Texiera Daniel F. McCormick James T. Tynion PALL BEARERS Bryan J. Carey Christopher O. Carey Donald C. Carey Kevin A. Carey Michael G. Carey Thomas A. Carey Thomas F. Cassidy Martin J. Dempsey Dennis J. Hayes Hank McManus Martin G. ONeill

Mass of Christian Burial

Governor Hugh L. Carey
April 11, 1919 - August 7, 2011

ugh L. Carey was the 51st Governor of New York State, Infantry Colonel in World War II, U.S. Congressman, husband of the late Helen Owen Carey, beloved father of fourteen children, devoted grandfather to 25 children and great-grandfather to six children. His remarkable career of public service began in 1939, when he enlisted as a Private in the 101st Cavalry, Squadron C, of the New York National Guard. He served with the Timberwolf Division in its hard-fought, ten month campaign across Northern France and Holland, leading some of the first American troops across the Rhine, and effected the liberation of the Nordhausen concentration camp. He is a recipient of the Combat Infantry Award, Bronze Star and the Croix De Guerre with Silver Star. He left active duty with the rank of Colonel. In his first political campaign in 1960, the year President Kennedy was elected to office, Hugh Carey was elected as a Democrat to the House of Representatives from the 12th Congressional District in Brooklyn, returning for six more terms from the 15th C.D. after district lines were re-drawn. He served on the Education and Labor Committee, the Interior Committee and was elected unanimously to the Ways and Means Committee. During his seven terms in the United States Congress, Mr. Carey became a Deputy Whip and framed several pieces of landmark legislation on education, the rights of the disabled and revenue sharing.

The family wishes to thank the many doctors and caregivers who have been devoted to our fathers dignity and comfort as he approached, in trusting faith, the next chapter in life. We Know
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: OUR LADY CHAPEL AT ST. PATRICKS CATHEDRAL, OUR LADY OF THE ISLE CHURCH, SHELTER ISLAND, ST. JOHNS UNIVERSITY or THE PAUL ROBERT CAREY FOUNDATION. CATHEDRAL OF SAINT PATRICK His Excellency Timothy M. Dolan Archbishop of New York Hugh Carey married the lovely Helen Owen Twohy on February 27, 1947 in the Our Lady Chapel of St. Patricks Cathedral. The Careys love of family was demonstrated by their parenting of fourteen children: Alexandria Randy, Christopher, Susan, the late Peter, the late Hugh, Jr., Michael, Donald, Marianne, Nancy, Helen, Bryan, the late Paul, Kevin and Thomas. Helen Carey passed on in March 1974 but she had willed him to secure the family a home in the Governors Mansion. Reverend Monsignor Robert T. Ritchie Rector Jennifer Pascual, DMA Director of Music and Organist IRISH BLESSING May his soul be on Gods right hand side.

Cathedral of Saint Patrick

Thursday, August 11, 2011 10:00 a.m.

Celebrant
His Excellency Timothy M. Dolan
Archbishop of New York

Hugh Carey was elected the 51st Governor of New York on November 5, 1974, the first Democrat in sixteen years, and was re-elected in 1978. As Governor he was the architect of the financial plan that averted the bankruptcy of New York City and began a sweeping program of fiscal reform and economic development to restore the States vitality. His extensive tax reduction program in excess of $2.5 billion was the keystone of restoring New Yorks competitive economy in the 1970s. One of his earliest acts as Governor was signing the historic Willowbrook consent decree, committing New York State to sweeping reforms in the care of the developmentally disabled. He instituted the highly successful I Love New York program and founded the Empire State Games. His strong convictions made him a staunch opponent of capital punishment. He was a spokesman for regional concerns and nationally, a proponent of comprehensive programs for urban and industrial revitalization. He founded the Conference of Northeast Governors (CONEG). The New York Times hailed him as a Governor for Hard Winters.

The family took their first trip to Ireland with Helen and Hugh in 1974 and it became a home away from home. A member of the 4 Horsemen, Governor Carey joined with Ted Kennedy, Pat Moynihan and Tip ONeill to advocate for a peaceful solution to the conflict in Northern Ireland. The Governor founded the Carey Cup, a tournament between the MGA and The Golfing Union of Ireland. On his many trips to Ireland he spent many happy occasions at the piano crooning with his long time friend the late Vincent Nolan. The large Carey family served as a useful asset throughout the Carey political career and were deployed in campaigns with family post cards and campaigning in the family convertible with songs and slogans written by the candidate. During the 1974 Gubernatorial election the family traveled across the state in a Winnebago and the Governor was proud of telling that the only county he did not win was Broome County where the family did not make a stop. Known as much for his wit as for his powerful intellect, the Governor was gifted with inimitable Irish charm and a love of song. He was proud to call the legendary Frank Sinatra his friend and adopted New York New York as his signature song. He channeled Maurice Chevalier and regaled guests at the many family weddings with his popular rendition of Thank Heaven for Little Girls. His sartorial taste was colorful and impeccable with Hats off to Hugh often the motto for his image at milestone birthdays. A great fan of horse racing, he proudly referred to himself as the Triple Crown Governor having presented the trophy to Seattle Slew and Affirmed at Belmont Race Track during his term. Of his many awards and accolades his favorite was the honorary degree in lan and Joie de Vivre. He found great joy in his grand children and great grandchildren. Traditions such as the annual Christmas shopping trip to FAO Schwarz and holiday shaped pancakes he made on every special occasion were characteristic of the generous love and affection he showed for his great family. The family home on Shelter Island which he titled Twillowe Cove was a great gathering place for holidays, birthdays, weddings, christenings and special occasions for all generations. Whether he was addressed as Colonel, Congressman, Governor, Dada or simply The Huge, he approached life with a commanding presence, an engaging wit, a love of life and a commitment to faith that embraced all. His life does not cease; it merely changes. Excelsior!

Introduction Rites
PROCESSIONAL How Great Thou Art LITURGY OF THE WORD / FIRST READING

LITURGY OF THE WORD / SECOND READING

OFFERTORY Take Our Bread OFFERTORY PROCESSION Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren Peter McManus Eilieen McManus Tom Carey Beth Hanypsiak Erich Carey Caitlin Hanypsiak Lauren Hanypsiak Katherine Hanypsiak Christopher Hanypsiak Max Carey Georgia Carey Molly Dempsey Kate Dempsey Susan Halloran Ted Dempsey Maureen Carey Hugh Carey II Donald Carey Jr. Hannah Carey Owen Hayes Delia Hayes Elizabeth Cassidy Thomas Cassidy Shane ONeill Helen ONeill Bryan Carey II Paul Carey II Kevin Carey II Colleen Carey Kathleen Carey Bridget Carey PANIS ANGELICUS HOLY HOLY HOLY MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION Christ has Died; Christ has Risen; Christ will come again. AMEN LAMB OF GOD COMMUNION Be Not Afraid On Eagles Wings The Ballad of the Great Hugh Carey Erich Collins Carey CLOSING PRAYER REFLECTIONS Christopher Owen Carey Marianne Carey Hayes Nancy Carey Cassidy Bryan Joseph Carey Thomas Aquinas Carey RECESSIONAL Battle Hymn of the Republic

A reading from the Letter of Paul to the Romans (8. 31-39) Susan Carey Dempsey
If God is for us, who can be against us? Is it possible that he who did not spare his own Son but handed him over for the sake of us all will not grant us all things besides? Who shall bring a charge against Gods chosen ones? God, who justifies? Who shall condemn them? Christ Jesus, who died or rather was raised up, who is at the right hand of God and who intercedes for us? Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Trial, or distress, or persecution, or hunger, or nakedness, or danger, or the sword? Yet in all this we are more than conquerors because of him who has loved us. For I am certain that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor powers, neither height nor depth nor any other creature, will be able to separate us from the love of God that comes to us in Christ Jesus, our Lord. This is the Word of the Lord. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

A reading from the Book of Sirach (44, 1-7) Michael Gerard Carey Now let us praise illustrious men our ancestors in their successive generations. The Lord has created an abundance of glory, and displayed His greatness from earliest times. Some wielded authority as kings and were renowned for their strength. Others were wise advisors and uttered prophetic sayings. Still others directed the people by their advice, by their understanding of the popular mind, and by the wise words of their teaching. Others composed musical melodies and set down ballads. All these were honored by their contemporaries and were the glory of their day. Some of them left a name behind them, so that their praises are still sung. This is the Word of the Lord.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Alexandria McManus LEADER: The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. Fresh and green are the pastures where he gives me repose. Near restful waters he leads me, to revive my drooping spirit. RESPONSE: The Lord is my shepherd; There is nothing I shall want. LEADER: He guides me along the right path; He is true to his name. If I should walk in the valley of darkness no evil would I fear. You are there with your crook and your staff; with these you give me comfort. RESPONSE: The Lord is my shepherd; There is nothing I shall want. LEADER: You have prepared a banquet for me in the sight of my foes. My head you have anointed with oil; my cup is overflowing. RESPONSE: The Lord is my shepherd; There is nothing I shall want. LEADER: Surely goodness and kindness shall follow me all the days of my life. In the Lords own house shall I dwell forever and ever. RESPONSE: The Lord is my shepherd; There is nothing I shall want.

GOSPEL

A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John (6, 37-40) Reverend Father Donald J. Harrington, C.M.
Jesus said to the crowd: All that the Father gives me shall come to me; no one who comes will I ever reject, because it is not to do my own will that I have come down from heaven, but to do the will of him who sent me. It is the will of him who sent me that I should lose nothing of what he has given me; rather, that I should raise it up on the last day. Indeed, this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks upon the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life. Him I will raise up on the last day. This is the Gospel of the Lord. HOMILY Edward Cardinal Egan PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL Helen Carey ONeill Kevin Alexander Carey Hugh L. Carey II LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST