Joseph Edward Carew

STERLING – Joseph Edward Carew 97 the oldest of 10 children born in Cohasset Massachusetts to Joseph and Catherine (McCormick) Carew. Born in 1920 and raised on Meadow Brook Farm Union Street Hingham Mass, he resided in Sterling for over fifty years.

Predeceased by his loving wife Irene (Berg) Carew. Predeceased by Brothers Thomas, Robert, Jack, Paul, Richard, James and sisters Catherine (Carew) Sullivan and Marie (Carew) Gianni. Survived by a sister Anne Therese Carew of New Hampshire. A brother and Sister in Law Daniel and Evelyn Berg of Plymouth NH. Also survived by Cousins Elizabeth (Emery) O’Neil and Sally (Emery) King.

Loving Uncle and Clan Patriarch of 42 nieces and nephews, over 89 great nieces and nephews and over 20 great, great nieces and nephews.

Joseph was a proud graduate of Hingham High School class of 1939. Joseph was employed with his family business J.F. Carew Stone prior to enlisting in the United States Coast Guard serving aboard the Ship El Paso PF 41 as a Plank Owner in WW11 patrolling the Asiatic Pacific Theater observing first-hand the effects of The Battle of Tarawa in November at age 22. He then patrolled the area of Ellis Island and the Hudson River in small boats. Six brothers followed serving n WW11.

Joseph attended Boston University then entered the Investment Business retiring from H.C. Wainwright & Company in 1987.

Joseph was a lifelong member of The American Legion Post 189 in Sterling, a lector and member of the Knights of Columbus and a past and honorary member of The Boston Security Traders Association.

Joseph enjoyed skiing, gardening, golf and engaging in the stock market until his passing. He enjoyed his large extended family, neighbors and friends.

Due to the remarkable care of the Jewish Hospice Home, Encompass Home Health, friends, family and neighbors, Saint Richard of Chichester along with the entire Sterling Community Joe was able to spend his final days at home and died peacefully.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather with the family from 9 until 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 28 at the Miles ~ Sterling Funeral and Tribute Center, 100 Worcester Road, Sterling. A Funeral Mass will follow at 11:30 a.m. at St. Richard of Chichester Church, 4 Bridge Street, Sterling. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Richard of Chichester Church, P.O. Box 657, Sterling, MA 01564. To leave a memory or share a condolence, please visit our "Guest Book" here on this page.





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