Walter A. Carey Jr. ’62

Wally died July 31, 2024.

Born in Bronxville, N.Y., he was a graduate of Canterbury School. He left Princeton during his sophomore year and went on to a successful career in advertising as a founding partner of Messner Vetere Berger Carey in New York City.

In addition to being a pioneer in the advertising industry, Wally was a fine tennis player, golfer, skier, and yacht racer. He worked on both of Ronald Reagan’s election campaigns. Even after battling many health issues and losing a leg, he remained a strong man at heart. In his later years, Wally lived in Edwards, Colo.; and Isle of Palms, S.C.

Wally was predeceased by his son Walter III. To his wife of 62 years, Suzanne Wiedemann Carey; son Brian; and daughter Brooke Turpin, the class sends its condolences.