John Carey Sr. of Cuddebackville died Dec. 17, 2008, at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis. He was 80.
He was born Oct. 26, 1928, in Washingtonville, the son of James and Louise Van Der Mulen Carey.
John proudly served our country during World War II with the U.S. Army.
He was a retired custodian at the Orange County Government Center, Goshen. He was married to Mabel Stevens Carey, who survives at home.
In addition he is survived by his daughter, Bonnie Sue Ulrichs, and her husband, Gary, of Cuddebackville; one son, John Carey Jr., of Port Jervis; his brother, William Carey; and two grandchildren, Melissa Ulrichs and Heather Marie Carey.
He was predeceased by a son, Oliver Lee Carey, and a brother and sister.
Visitation and services were Monday at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Port Jervis, with the Rev. Donald Coy officiating.
Interment was in Rural Valley Cemetery, Cuddebackville.
Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home; www.knight-auchmoody.com