Thomas J. Carey

Thomas J. Carey, 87, passed away peacefully on January 27th, 2011. He was born on June 6th, 1923 in New York City to Patrick and Delia Carey. Tom attended All Hallows High School in New York. He graduated from Manhattan College and post-graduate, attended NYU and the Stanford University Executive Program.

Tom served his country as a Sargent during WWII in the Army Air Corp in the South Pacific.

A CPA, he worked his entire professional career for ACF industries. After living in New York, Pennsylvania and St. Louis, he became the Chief Financial Officer for the WKM Valve division in Houston.

He was a member of the Financial Executive's Institute. Upon retirement, he was actively involved in SCORE as a management counselor, chairman and district director. He was also a mentor at Wolfe Elementary school. He especially enjoyed woodworking, painting, golf and keeping up with numerous sports teams.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents; brother John Carey; sisters Dorothy Courtney and Margaret Walsh; and son Joseph Kevin Carey. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Flo; brother William Carey; daughter Elizabeth Hallemann (Terry); and grandchildren Lauren Kelly Hallemann, Caroline Emma Hallemann and John Carey Hallemann.

A memorial mass will be held at 10:30 am on Monday January 31st, 2011 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 625 Nottingham Oaks Trail, Houston with Bishop Vincent M. Rizzotto, officiating. A reception will be held immediately following the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to SCORE 8701 South Gessner Houston, TX. 77074 or a charity of your choice.

Tom will always be remembered for his kindness. He was a true gentleman.