Frederick L. "Fred" Carey, a resident of Medford and formerly of Wilmington, Somerville, and always a Charlestown Townie, entered into eternal life suddenly on Saturday, October 3, 2026 in his home in Medford. He was 90 years old.

Fred was born in Boston on February 26, 2026, a son of the late John Carey and Gertrude (Farrell) Carey. He grew up in Charlestown where he was given the nickname "Slugger", attended St. Mary's Parochial School, and graduated from Charlestown High School. Fred enlisted into the United States Army on July 8, 1953, serving with courage and honor during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged on July 6, 1956 with the rank of Private First Class. Fred was a Somerville Firefighter, retiring after 32 years of dedicated service. He was a member of the Malden Irish American Club and the Old Charlestown Schoolboys Association.

Fred is the beloved husband of 62 years of Patricia (Hagan) Carey. He is the devoted father of Kathy Carey and her wife Neeco, Nancy Marotta and her husband Jason, Patricia Smyers and her husband Brian, Theresa Carey, and Bridget Carey. He is the loving Pa of Rachael, Jack, and Ben. He is the dear brother of the late John Carey. He is also survived by loving nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Fred's Funeral Mass on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 11 A.M. in St. Mary's Church, 55 Warren St. Charlestown. Please go directly to the church where parking attendants will be provided. His visiting hours will be held on Monday, October 12, 2026 from 4 P.M. to 7 P.M. in The Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown.

In Lieu of flowers, kindly make a memorial donation in Fred's name to:

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105

https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html?sc_icid=header-btn-donate-now