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.
Quick facts 51st Governor of New York, Lieutenant ...
Hugh Carey |
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In office
January 1, 1975 – December 31, 1982 |
| Lieutenant | Mary Anne Krupsak
(1975–78)
Mario Cuomo (1979–82) |
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| Preceded by | Malcolm Wilson |
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| Succeeded by | Mario Cuomo |
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In office
January 3, 1961 – December 31, 1974 |
| Preceded by | Francis E. Dorn |
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| Succeeded by | Leo C. Zeferetti |
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| Constituency | 12th district (1961–63)
15th district (1963–74) |
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| Born | Hugh Leo Carey
(1919-04-11)April 11, 1919
Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
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| Died | August 7, 2011(2011-08-07) (aged 92)
Shelter Island, New York, U.S. |
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| Resting place | Our Lady of the Isle Cemetery Dering Harbor, New York, U.S. |
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| Political party | Democratic |
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| Spouse(s) |
Helen Owen
(m. 1947 ; died 1974 )
Evangeline Gouletas
(m. 1981 ; div. 1989 ) |
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| Children | 14, including Paul |
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| Alma mater | St. John's University (B.A., J.D.) |
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| Profession | Lawyer |
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| Allegiance | United States
New York |
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| Branch/service | New York Army National Guard
United States Army |
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| Years of service | 1939–1946 |
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| Rank | Major |
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| Unit | 101st Cavalry Regiment
415 Infantry Regiment
104th Infantry Division |
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| Battles/wars | World War II |
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| Awards | Croix de Guerre
Bronze Star Medal |
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Close
Carey died on August 7, 2011 at his home in Shelter Island, New York of heart failure at the age of 92.[1]
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