My sincerest sympathy to Debbie, Jeffrey and Stephanie at the loss of your dear husband, dad and friend.  John was always so proud of each of you and spoke fondly about you to me when ever I would see him.  On my yearly visit to Julie, your dad would always make it a point to come visit me, invite me to your house or go out for dinner with the family.  John  was always a happy, sincere man who must have loved God very much since he loved & helped God's people.  We have a great example to emulate.

Mary Ann Eultgen, SCC
St. Louis, MO

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Debbie, Jeffrey, and Stephanie,
     So sorry about your lost. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.  Johnny was someone I could always depend on to come over and fix things for me.  He was such a caring and kind person.  He will truly be missed by so many people.

To the Carey Family,

I am so very sorry to hear about Mr John.  He worked many years with my dad (Ray Bode) and during those years I got to experience his great kindness toward both my father and mother.  He was a great person and will be deeply missed.  My thoughts and prayers are with his family!

Debbie, Jeffrey & Stephanie,
I received a beautiful card from one of my friends & I would like to share a part of a poem that was in it...
"You must not grieve so sorely,
For I love you dearly still:
Try to look beyond earth's shadows,
Pray to trust our Father's Will.
I am home in Heaven, dear ones;
Oh, so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light!
 Yes, we will all sorely miss Johnnie's happy face and bubbly personality, but I hope that these words can help you all to find some comfort, peace and hope.
Much love to you all.

Debbie, Jef, and Stephanie L,
Our thoughts are with you all during this time of great sadness. We are deeply saddened over John's passing and will certainly miss him. Tony wants to know who's going to talk to him for 30 minutes straight and then tell him ""You talk too much let me go"". He was getting used to that. 
Love Elaine and Tony

Dear Debbie, Jeffrey and Stephanie,

I am so very sorry about the loss of John. He was such a kind, considerate man. He was always checking on my mother, Betty Winkler, during the time she rented from him, and was especially kind to us during her illness. I will never forget him, and I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Diane Mumfrey

Deb, Jeff and Stephanie,
You know I knew your Dad, my first little brother,from the time he was born.  I am so proud of the example he gave as he lived his life these 68 years - a great person who touched so many people. His spirit surely lives on in each of you. You should be so proud of him - I am!
Love,
Sr. M. Juliane, RSM/Pat

It was such an honor to know John.  When I moved from Atlanta to Metairie, he welcomed me & set me up in one of his apartments.  His generosity, kindness and compassion will always be in my thoughts. I am dedicating my song titled, "NOLA" on my new cd (The NOLA Project) to John. It is set to be released later this fall.  He was a true leader and wonderful man.  He will be greatly missed.  Sending lots of loving thoughts to the family--Nikki Calloway

To the Carey, faimly we are very sorry for your loss. John was a very good friend to me and I will miss him very much Dan & Shirley Parker

To the Carey family,

I'm so very very sorry to hear about John.  He was truly a wonderful man that i spoke of often. I've lived in one of his apartments for 8 years now, and he's always been a great landlord and friend. I will always remember him in his pink fuzzy Mardi Gras hat with a twinkle in his eye! I will miss his stories he always had for me when I ran into him. My deepest sympathies to you all and I hope you can find some peace. John will be greatly missed.

I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family of Brother Carey, Jr.  He was a member of the IBEW Local Union #130 for the past 48 years.  I would like to express gratitude for his dedication to his craft and his contribution to the Brotherhood.  


Clay J. Leon, III
Business Manager/Financial Secretary

Debbie, Jeffrey, and Stephanie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and all the Carey Family! 
I think of all the good childhood memories with Danielle, Lil' Bobby and I having so much fun with Johnny, Uncle Bobby and everyone. From Mardi Gras parades, Crawfish boils and BBQ's , and the many family weekends at various camps with Sister Mary Ann (WOW ...going way back there)...we always had a great time!
Much love to you all!
Sincerely, Denise Cunningham

We will think of Johnny when we celebrated Mardi Gras on St. Charles Avenue and on Carrollton Ave. Debbie and Children we are thinking of you and know that your strong faith will help support you.
Sincerely, June & Phillip (Sonny) Cunningham

TO THE CAREY FAMILY. I AM SADDENED BY THE PASSING OF JOHN.  KNOW THAT ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS PRESENT WITH THE LORD. GOD BLESS YOU WITH HIS PEACE DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.    JOHN WEAVER IBEW

Johnny,
You left us to soon but with many happy memories.  You were always willing to help where help was needed.  When daddy died in 1961, you stepped up and became the "bread winner."  When our neighborhood became dangerous, you found a home for us in Lakeview.  You lived with mother and I until you met your true love Debbie.  You became the father of two loving children, Jeff and Stephanie.  When Katrina struck, you again stepped up and re-built our homes. You were truly a wonderful brother. 

 Love,

Julie

My deepest sympathy for your heartbreaking loss. Even though I am just one of his tenants, his sudden passing is such a shock. I keep expecting to see him in his truck when I come out of my front door and I will always remember him in his crazy hat and the twinkle in his eyes when he smiled! He was a warm and generous man who will be missed by many!

Johnny,
Thanks for being there for my young children.  In 1975, when Joe died, with your help, my children have grown to be very loving and responsible adults.
Love,
Marilyn

Uncle Johnny made the world a better place with his many acts of kindness and fun loving ways.  He always made everyone laugh and there was always a twinkle in his eyes.

We'll miss you very much Uncle Johnny.  Debbie, Stephanie and Jeffrey - we are thinking of you and praying for your peace and comfort during this extremely difficult time.

All our love,     Patty, Matt, Isabella, Elliot and James Manuel,  The Woodlands, Texas

To the Carey Family, We send deepest sympathy for your loss.Mr. John was a very special person.His contageous smile will be missed by many.Dr.Edmond and Paulette Ganucheau

I now reside in Florida, but lived on Carrollton for a few years, in one of John’s apartments. I do remember meeting Deborah, Jeffrey, and Stephanie, a few years ago. Since my move (after the hurricane), my brother started renting from Mr. John. I spoke to Mr. John every time I would come in town, but also I spoke to him over the phone this past February. He always promised me a place if I ever decided to move back. He was truly one of the nicest and most honest men I have ever came across in my life. My condolences...

Dear Carey Family,
I am deeply saddened to learn of your loss. My sincerest condolences.
May the love you shared sustain you through this time of sorrow.
Thinking of you in prayer.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this heartbreaking time. There's nothing I can say that will ease your pain but I just wanted you to know I am thinking of you. I am so sorry and wish I was there to give each of you a big hug.  John was a wonderful person that I feel blessed to have known.  love you all, Teresa Land

We have many great memories about Uncle Johnny - always smiling & telling stories. He was fair and always there to help anyone in need. He was a great father and a wonderful husband! He will be missed by everyone who knew him.  Maria & Steve Romano and Family

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

We are shocked to hear of Uncle Johnny's sudden passing. Truly a great loss. He was such a caring and helpful family man. Aunt Debbie, Jeffrey and Stephanie know that you are in our prayers and thoughts. He will now be one of our Guardian Angels and I am sure he is looking for someone to help from heaven. Rest in Peace Uncle Johnny...

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.  May your memories bring you comfort.

We are deeply saddened.  John was a wonderful man; he was always there for us and will be greatly missed by all of us.  May be rest in peace.  Kathleen and Don Boudreaux

To the Carey Family:  We were saddened to hear of your loss.  John was a great guy and we enjoyed seeing around lake Terrace.

Mike Vitt and Teresa Lake

To the Carey Family, I am very sorry to hear of John's passing.  I rented from him  for 3 years. He was a great person and landlord. I am truely sorry for your loss. God Bless You.

To the Carey family,

 I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. John. He was a great and  wonderfull friend.I had the great pleasure of working for him after Hurricane Katrina along with Jimmy Parker.Through his tireless work and determination,many people were able to have a place to call home.We all will miss him very much. May God bless you all during this time of sorrow.

OBITUARY

Mr. John Gabriel Carey Jr.

December 16, 1941 – April 23, 2010

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