Hugh Carey
American politician (1919–2011)
Hugh Leo Carey (April 11, 1919 – August 7, 2011) was an American politician and attorney. He was a seven-term United States Representative from 1961 to 1974, as well as 51st Governor of New York from 1975 to 1982.
Hugh Carey | |
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| 51st Governor of New York | |
| In office January 1, 1975 – December 31, 1982 | |
| Lieutenant | Mary Anne Krupsak (1975–78) Mario Cuomo (1979–82) |
| Preceded by | Malcolm Wilson |
| Succeeded by | Mario Cuomo |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
| In office January 3, 1961 – December 31, 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Francis E. Dorn |
| Succeeded by | Leo C. Zeferetti |
| Constituency | 12th district (1961–63) 15th district (1963–74) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Hugh Leo Carey April 11, 1919 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 7, 2011 (aged 92) Shelter Island, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Our Lady of the Isle Cemetery Dering Harbor, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) |
Helen Owen
(m. 1947; died 1974)Evangeline Gouletas
(m. 1981; div. 1989) |
| Children | 14, including Paul |
| Alma mater | St. John's University (B.A., J.D.) |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States  New York |
| Branch/service | New York Army National Guard United States Army |
| Years of service | 1939–1946 |
| Rank |  Major |
| Unit | 101st Cavalry Regiment 415 Infantry Regiment 104th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Croix de Guerre Bronze Star Medal |
Carey died on August 7, 2011 at his home in Shelter Island, New York of heart failure at the age of 92.[1]
References
change- ↑ Tracy, Thomas (2011-08-08). "Hugh Carey, governor who saved New York, is dead". The Brooklyn Paper. Retrieved 2016-10-03.
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