Margaret L. Carey

February 25, 1935 - February 18, 2019

Margaret L. (Conrad) Carey, “Peggy”, age 83 of Garnet Valley and formerly of Lafayette Hill, died on Monday, February 18, 2019. She was born on February 25, 1935 daughter of the late Charles and Madeline (Walton) Conrad. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas P. Carey for over 54 years. Peggy was born and raised in the Fox Chase section of Philadelphia. She was a graduate of St. Basil’s Academy and later St. Joseph University where she earned her Medical Technician certificate. She was employed for many years as a lab technician at McNeil Pharmaceuticals. She enjoyed reading, watching programs on PBS and shopping. She is survived by: 2 sons, Stephen T. (Theresa) of Lancaster and Mark R. (Maryellen) of Broomall; a daughter, Renee C. Scamuffa (A.J.) of Garnet Valley; a brother, Joseph; a sister, Barbara Brady; 5 grandchildren (Monica, Rachel, Nicholas, Alexandra and Ryan); many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by: 3 brothers, Charles, William and James; a sister, Lillian Adams. Relatives and friends may pay respects on Saturday morning, February 23rd, from 9:30-10:20am at St. Philip Neri RC Church in Lafayette Hill. Mass will commence in the church at 10:30am. Internment is private at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery. Professional arrangements are by the William A. Moore Funeral Home, 708 Fayette St., Conshohocken. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Ronald McDonald House Philadelphia at www.philarmh.org