John Carey
November 3, 1942 – December 10, 2021
John Martin Carey, age 79 of Chicago, passed away December 10, 2021. Beloved husband of Maxine (nee Walitchek); Loving father of Robert ( Lucinda ) Carey, Dawn (Michael) Grady, and Barbara McWilliams (fiancé Jason Gonsiorowski); Proud grandpa of Kristen (Noah) Meihlan, Jacqui (Ross) Brueggeman; Daniel Grady, Stephanie, Kendall, Brianna, and Carissa Kosteba, Christopher Gonsiorowski, and Lawrence Carey. Dear great-grandpa of Aiden, Micah, and Raelynn Meihlan, and Melanie Kosteba; Cherished brother of Patsy Hussey, Margie (late Richard) Temple, and Vincent (Marsha) Carey; Fond son of the late Peter and Mary Carey; Kind uncle to many nieces and nephews.
John was an amazing man whose infectious laugh and smile lit up the room and in turn made everyone smile. He gave of himself unreservedly, always looking to help others in any way that he could. It is true of this amazing father, grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend that he would have given you the shirt off his back if it were asked for. His love for his family was unsurpassed and those whose lives he touched are forever better for him being in it. Those who think back on John will remember fondly his many jokes and puns and his willingness to share them with anyone and everyone to make them laugh. They will recall his friendly nature, his genuine concern for those he loved, his love of cars, the Bears, the Blackhawks, and his love of tinkering. He truly could fix anything! Words cannot express how much he will be missed, how deeply he was loved by so many and how much his genuine care and affection were appreciated. This wonderful man whose authenticity touched so many people, will be forever held in our hearts until we see him again in heaven.
December 18, 2021 – 5:30 pm cst
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