Pastor Philip W.B. Carey

Pastor Philip W.B. Carey, 77, of Gloversville, went home to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior, on August 12, 2026 at Nathan Littauer Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 2, 1948 in Gloversville, the son of William and Christine Carey. On June 22, 1974, he married his childhood sweetheart, Connie Mosher, who lived across the street from him.

In his early years, he began his first job as a newspaper carrier at the age of 13. At 16, he began working in the Pressroom of the newspaper as the mail room foreman. From there, he began a five-year program as an apprentice, working as a Pressman on the Leader Herald newspaper's First Web Offset Press. In March of 1971, he completed the five-year program in four years and became a Journeyman Pressman with a certificate from the Apprentice Training Section of the NYS Department of Labor. That same year, he was named Assistant General Manager of the Web Offset Division of the William B. Collins Company, which was publisher of the Leader Herald.

A few years later, in 1975, he began working for Liberty Leather in Gloversville as their Color Technician. This was also a special year for Phil, as it was when he was "born again." In 1982, he began a job with Tiffany Leather (Townsend) in Johnstown, where he worked until he received the call from God to be the Pastor of the newly founded church of Believers' Fellowship Center a.k.a. Believers' Family Church in Johnstown in 1987. In February 1989, Phil was Ordained as Pastor into full-time ministry. He continued in his ministerial training through Word of Faith Bible Institute, World Outreach Bible School and Supernatural Ministry Training Institute. Pastor Phil was Senior Pastor of Believers' Family Church for 37 years.

Throughout his years of ministry, Pastor Phil faithfully served the congregation of Believers' Family Church with compassion, wisdom, and unwavering devotion to God. His sermons, counseling, and personal encouragement touched countless lives throughout the community. He dedicated himself to sharing the Gospel, mentoring others in their faith, and exemplifying Christ's love through both word and action. His legacy of faith, service and steadfast commitment to the Lord will continue to inspire all who knew him. In 1999, the church family surprised Pastor Phil and Connie with a Twenty-Fifth Wedding Anniversary Celebration and a trip to Hawaii!

Family was everything to Pastor Phil, second only to his walk with the Lord. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose greatest joy was time spent together. Whether it was cherishing family vacations, taking unforgettable trips to Florida, or simply picking up his granddaughters from school, his family was his pride and joy! He was famously known by his loved ones as "Philly Fix-It." A gifted craftsman, Pastor Phil loved working with wood. He poured his talent and care into building fine furniture and even constructed the family's woodshed - leaving behind tangible pieces of his dedication and labor of love. He completed an Electrical course at FMCC and was able to rewire his whole house! He also had a joyful appreciation for the classic tunes of Elvis, which often brought smiles to those around him.

Pastor Phil was known for his selfless spirit, his nonjudgmental nature, and his genuine love for others! He was always willing to lend a helping hand, offer a kind word or provide encouragement to anyone in need!

Pastor Phil is survived by his devoted wife, Connie Carey, the love of his life; daughters Jaime (Anthony) Luciano; Kimberly (Nelson) Tyler; Shawn Cassell, who was like a son; two brothers Mark (Victoria) Carey; Vincent (Annie) Carey; sister-in-law Linda (Wrandy) Siarkowski; grandchildren Alexa, Emmily, and Reese Luciano; and Christopher and Gracie Tyler; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents William and Christine Carey, father and mother-in-law Fred and Millie Mosher, a brother Eugene and his wife Naomi Carey, and his nephew Marko Carey.

The family will receive relatives and friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 27, 2026 at Betz, Rossi, Bellinger & Stewart Family Funeral Homes, 51 Fremont Street, Gloversville.

There will be a Celebration of Life at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Believers' Church in Glenville - 304 Swaggertown Road Schenectady, NY 12302.

Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the Alzheimer's Association , Believers' Family Church P.O. Box 35 Johnstown, NY 12095 or to a charity of your choice.

With great appreciation, we want to thank the administration, nurses, and staff of Palatine Nursing Home where Pastor Phil resided for two years; the third floor nurses and staff at Nathan Littauer Hospital, as well as the nurses, staff and Rev. Dr. R.W. Williams from Hospice in Gloversville.