Carol Carey

Carol Carey, lifelong resident of Riverhead, died Nov. 12, 2026 at Westhampton Hospice. She was 86.

Born Dec. 9, 1939, she was the daughter of Stanley and Marion (Malkiewicz) Troyan. She graduated Riverhead High School, married Edward J. Carey and worked in the Riverhead Central School District as a teacher’s aide. Ms. Carey was also a member of the Riverhead Fire Department’s Ladies Auxiliary.

Predeceased by her husband Edward in 1990, she is survived by her children Edward J. Carey (Lynn), James Carey (Pam) and Stanley Carey (Susan), who are all from Riverhead; and four grandchildren: Janelle, Joshua, Logann and Jeremy.

The family will receive friends Sunday, Nov. 15, from 4 to 7 p.m. at McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead. The funeral service is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 16, at 10 a.m. at St. Isidores Church in Riverhead. Interment will follow at St. Johns Cemetery.

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