In Memory

Craig R. Carey

Craig R. Carey

Newark, NY:  October 25, 2020

Craig R. Carey, 66, was born in Oneida, NY on May 17, 1954 and passed peacefully at home with family by his side on October 25, 2020. Craig was predeceased by his parents Alan and Marieta Carey and his brother Scott Carey, as well as his beloved Uncle Chuck and cousin Glenn Tallman. He is survived by his devoted wife Cathie, loving son Jon and daughter-in-law Maday Martinez with whom he had much in common.

He is also survived by his caring Aunt Marion Tallman, Sister-in-law Joy Fidler (Duke), Nieces Allison Carey (Michael), Bekah Coates (Pat), Nephews Adam Carey (Sybil), and Dave Fidler, and cousins Dale Tallman (Beverly), and Tim Tallman as well as many friends and co-workers.

Craig worked for over 40 years as a commercial insurance broker for several of the world’s largest insurance companies. He started in New York City before eventually moving back to the Rochester area in 1990. After a long and successful career, Craig began his well-deserved retirement in June of 2019.

Craig had a fondness for sports cars, especially of the British variety. He enjoyed driving his Triumph TR6 immensely and was a past President of the Greater Rochester Triumph Touring Club.

He also loved spending time with the family pets. He had a strong bond with the dogs (Coco and Belle) and cat (Jersey Girl). They were a constant source of comfort to him especially during his cancer treatment.

Craig was a hard-working man who loved his family very much. He was a source of inspiration for many and will be missed by all.

Calling hours were held on Sunday November 8th, 2020 at Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home at 7501 Pittsford-Palmyra Road in Fairport, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation in his honor.



Published in the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle on November 1, 2020.