Obituary of Wade P. Carr

Wade P. “Lefty” Carr, Sr., 81, of Freehold past away Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune Township. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was a lineman for Jersey Central Power and Light Company, Hightstown before his retirement 40 years ago. He was a communicant of St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church, Freehold and a member of the Asbury Park Fishing Club. He was a master plug maker and the creator of the famous “Lefty” Fishing Lure. His wife, Dorothy R. Carr, died on December 7th. He was predeceased by his son, Wade P. Carr, Jr., in 2008. Surviving are five sons, Gene Carr and his wife Georgenne, Ron Carr and his wife Bonnie, Chris Carr, James Carr and his wife Danielle, and Clark Carr; a daughter, Susan Macaluso; two brothers, John and Michael Carr; 12 grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren. Visiting hours will be held at the Higgins Memorial Home, 20 Center Street, Freehold on Saturday from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at St. Rose of Lima Church, Freehold on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. followed by interment at St. Rose of Lima Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to American Cancer Society would be appreciated.