Obituaries

Lillian Carey, Port Washington Resident, Dies at 92

A lifelong Port resident, Carey was devoted to her family and her church.

Lillian Carey, a lifelong Port Washington resident, died peacefully on Monday, Jan. 24, 2011.  

Carey is survived by two sisters, a brother-in-law and many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. She was known by her relatives as a loving woman who was extremely devoted to her family and her church, . She hosted many family gatherings, especially on holidays, said her great-niece, Allison Gomez. 

"She was the kindest person you would ever meet," Gomez said. "She would do anything for you – and never once thought about what was best for her, only what was best for the people around her."  

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Carey's wake will he held at  from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from  7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb 1. A funeral mass will be held Wed., Feb. 2, at 10:30 a.m. at . The burial will be at  Mt. St. Mary Cemetery, 17200 Booth Memorial Avenue in Flushing, Queens.


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