CDR Albert Daniel Carey, USN (Ret.) took his last flight at 0-300 hours on June 28, 2023. May he fly higher while kicking the tires and lighting the fires. Dan was born in Flushing Queens New York City on August 2, 1941. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and his graduate degrees from the University of West Florida. He was a Naval Aviator who retired in 1986.  During his time in the service, he was stationed in the US, Europe, Asia. and the Middle East. With his wife Andi and their kids, the family travelled extensively in Europe and Africa. He was notorious for flying low and fast, usually in a Jaguar, on narrow streets across the globe.

After retirement, he worked in financial services in Pensacola, FL where he led the World Trade Council in the 1990s.  Andi and Dan continued to travel across the globe and to visit friends and family. He was a huge fan of the Fighting Irish and the NY Yankees, a globetrotter, a car collector, and a wine and Vernors aficionado. He was a competitive athlete in any sport gaining recognition as an enraged golfer who could be dangerous with a club. His love of sports extended to dance, and Andi and Dan would tear the rug or the dance floor at any given moment. He leaves his family gallons of wine, memorabilia, cars, and numerous tall tales.

He is preceded in death by his parents Albert D. Carey Sr and Eileen Patterson Carey and his sister Deidre Carey.

He is survived by his wife and co-adventurer Andrea "Andi" Carey, his children Brian Carey (Sophelia Dale), Elaine Carey (Javier Alvarez Isasi), Erin Carey (Richard Butler), and his grandchildren Jeremy Draper Dale, Lucas Alvarez Carey, Xavier Dale, and Roardan Carey-Dale. He is also survived by his siblings Eileen Carey Brown, Sheila Connolly, Kevin Carey (Linda), Tim Carey (Connie), Ray Carey (Mary), Tom Carey (Kristin), Terry Carey (Renee), and his brother-in-law Gene Stofer, and twenty-one nieces and nephews as well as grand nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 PM on Wednesday July 5, 2023 and a second evening visitation and Rosary Prayer will be prayed on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Harper Morris Memorial Chapel on 2276 Airport Blvd, Pensacola FL 32504.

Graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday July, 7, 2023 at Barrancas National Cemetery NAS Pensacola, with military honors being accorded by the US Navy. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at Harper Morris Memorial Chapel at 12:00 PM on Friday to go together in police procession to the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Naval Aviation Museum, 750 Radford Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32508 and the Alzheimer's Association.

Special thanks to the medical staff at West Florida's Emergency Room and CCU and to the staff at Azalea Trace and Willowbrook Court. Lastly, the family extends a big thanks to his fellow Tracers who he enjoyed spending time with over the past seven years. If you are unable to join the family for the service, they invite you to open a bottle of good (or not so good) wine and toast Dan.