Mary Patricia Koch

February 28, 2021

Mary was born on November 9, 1964 in Philadelphia, PA. to her surviving parents George Koch (Helen) and Patricia (nee Gambale) Koch. She is survived by her husband and best friend of 34 years, John Dean Carey; her children Amber Kohler (Stan), Michael (Kimberly), and Jason (Emily). Mary was a proud grandmother of eight wonderful grandchildren: Jourdon (19), Colin (12), Nathaniel (11), Lily (9), Peyton (6), Savannah (5), Finley (4), and Madison (2); brother Joseph (Gigi); sisters-in-law: Marge and Martine (Frank); brothers-in-law: Tom, Mike (Lisa), and Ryan (Fran). Mary was not only an aunt, but more of a mother figure to some of her eldest nieces and nephews: Taylor, Christopher, Jacob, Aleksandra, Elliana, Kristen, Erin, Ryann, Heather, Michael and Eileen, all of whom endearingly coined the name, 'Mean Aunt Mary', from her goddaughter. Astrologically, Mary was a Scorpio, and if she didn't fit the mold for that sign, no one would. A proud retiree of PennDOT, where she worked as a Purchasing Agent, she spent most of her career as a truck driver, including plowing of the interstates, which she was truly proud of. She was a hard worker, following in the footsteps of her father, a retired Philadelphia Police Officer. She was a very strong willed woman and was always known to stand for anyone who could not stand for themselves. She loved wholeheartedly . If she loved you, she loved you for life, and with all that she had.