Maria A. Carey
March 09, 1963 - February 17, 2016
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Maria A. Carey
March 09, 1963 - February 17, 2016
Obituary
Maria Carey
March 9, 1963 – February 17, 2016
Maria peacefully passed away at home February 17, 2016 in San Juan Capistrano after she fought a hard battle with cancer.
Maria is survived by her spouse of 30 years, Dorothy Romano; her mother Jo Ann; niece Louisiana; her Uncle Gordon and Uncle Gene; numerous cousins, large extended family, and devoted friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald Carey; her sister, Donna Carey; and her uncle, Stanley Steele.
Maria was a very special person. She was a fighter, fun-loving, jokester, loved kids, loved to travel, loved the beach and an avid Steelers fan. Maria never believed in growing up, she was a big kid! Her goal was to make people smile and laugh. She was always happy and thought everybody should be, too. She was very artistic, creative and loved to draw.
Maria will always be missed and remembered by everyone.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Make-A-Wish foundation.
9 responses to Maria A. Carey
Hope hodack says:
February 22, 2016
This is hope I Rember her Donna and Cara would go to the rocky horror picture show and when I was pregnant she was one of the first people I told I really love her so much I will miss her alot she is with the Lord now
Claudia Dykstra says:
February 23, 2016
Such a special and loving person, full of joy! She taught us to live life with the joy of a child. She will live forever in the hearts of those who loved her. Until we meet again my friend, rest in peace.
Claudia
Jo Carey says:
February 23, 2016
Some years after we were married, we yearned for a family to express our love. After some time of trying to have our first baby and experiencing the sadness of losing one in miscarriage, we decided to adopt. We went through the lengthy process of applying and then waiting, and then one day in June, 1963 we got a phone call. A baby girl was available. Would we like to come and see her? Of course we did, all the while wondering what name we would give her. We had discussed so many and just couldn’t decide. We walked into the room at the agency and saw this adorable little one in the crib. I picked her up and she snuggled against my neck and sighed. We fell in love with her instantly, and we looked at each other and said “Maria.” It was one of the names on our minds, because of the song “Maria” from West Side Story. We took her home, and that was the beginning of a wonderful relationship with our first daughter. It was interesting, with lots of happy times, and sometimes some sad ones as well, but always endearing to us. She brought us so much joy, and she and I became even closer as a mother and daughter recently. Sometimes it seemed the roles were reversed as she became the mother and I the daughter when she gave me advice. Who would have thought that could happen? We talked almost every day. I will miss those talks, until one day when I will see her again.
Kat says:
February 23, 2016
So sad that Maria was taken by God so young. I know its hard no matter how many times you have gone through these sad times. Your a strong woman, and I’m sure you will fight the sadness and carry on like a true Champ.
Lorraine Palmer says:
February 23, 2016
Now Maria can bounce with tigger around heaven all day. I’ll sure miss you and so will Minnesota.
Lorraine “Minnesota Mom”