Edward Vincent Carey

Edward Vincent Carey, 81, passed away on June 27, 2025 with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Suffern, New York in 1944 to the late John and Anita Carey.

Ed was a proud US Army veteran of the Vietnam era. He was a lifelong sportsman who enjoyed hunting, and fishing. Ed was also a big collector of model trains and liked watching Nascar and tinkering with his 1973 Mustang. He and his wife spent decades line dancing multiple nights a week back home in New York, where they made many lifelong friends. Ed leaves many happy memories to be cherished by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Rosemary Carey; daughter, Denise Carey; and brother, John Anton Carey.

Services will be announced at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia, NC (704) 864-5144 is serving the family.

Online condolences may be made at: www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com