William Carey, Retired Collingswood Deputy Police Chief, Woodrow Wilson HS Alum
Sunday, July 28, 2024
On July 26, 2024, of Collingswood, NJ. Age 84 years.
Beloved husband of 47 years to Bernice R. Carey (nee Flood). Dear father of Kimberly (Fran) Weikel and Kevin (Katie) Carey. Loving grandfather of Brett, Mackenzie, Franny, Billy, Tommy, Seanie, Kevie, Allie and Ashley. He is also lovingly survived by his sister, Anna Angelastro.
Bill was a 1957 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and a United States Navy veteran. Bill had a 27 year career with the Collingswood Police Department and was a member of the New Jersey Police Benevolent Association. He retired in 1987 with a rank of Deputy Chief. Bill also was a former member of the Collingswood Rotary Club and a member of the St. John Men's Club.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday evening 6 PM to 8 PM and Wednesday 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, 820 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial will follow Wednesday 11 AM at St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, St. John Church, 809 Park Ave., Collingswood, NJ. Interment private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.