Hugh Carey

Hugh Leo Carey (April 11, 1919 – August 7, 2011) was an American politician and attorney of the Democratic Party who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1961 to 1974 and as the 51st governor of New York from 1975 to 1982.

For the Battle of Gettysburg Medal of Honor recipient, see Hugh Carey (soldier).
For other uses, see Senator Carey and Governor Carey.

Hugh Carey
51st Governor of New York
In office
January 1, 1975 – December 31, 1982
Lieutenant
  • Mary Anne Krupsak
  • Mario Cuomo
Preceded byMalcolm Wilson
Succeeded byMario Cuomo
Member of the
U.S. House of Representatives
from New York
In office
January 3, 1961 – December 31, 1974
Preceded byFrancis E. Dorn
Succeeded byLeo C. Zeferetti
Constituency12th district (1961–1963)
15th district (1963–1974)
Personal details
Born
Hugh Leo Carey

(1919-04-11)April 11, 1919
New York City, U.S.
DiedAugust 7, 2011(2011-08-07) (aged 92)
Shelter Island, New York, U.S.
Resting placeOur Lady of the Isle Cemetery Dering Harbor, New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouses
Helen Owen
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(m. 1947; died 1974)​
    Evangeline Gouletas
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    (m. 1981; div. 1989)​
    Children14, including Paul
    RelativesEdward M. Carey (brother)
    Martin T. Carey (brother)
    EducationSt. John's University (BA, JD)
    ProfessionLawyer
    Military service
    Allegiance United States
    Branch/service
    • United States Army
      • New York Army National Guard
    Years of service1939–1946
    Rank Colonel
    Unit101st Cavalry Regiment
    415 Infantry Regiment
    104th Infantry Division
    Battles/warsWorld War II
     • European Theatre
    Awards Croix de Guerre
    Bronze Star Medal
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