Hugo Carey Long

Hugo Carey Long, of Schererville, Indiana, peacefully passed away on December 10, 2024, at Franciscan Health Munster, at the age of 83, surrounded by his family.

Carey was born on June 10, 1941, and adopted by Dr. Hugo and Mildred (Smith) Long. He spent his childhood growing up in Chicago Heights, Illinois and attended Bloom High School. In 1964, he graduated with a degree in Psychology from Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. Carey’s strong work ethic ensured that his family was always well provided for throughout his adult life. This trait he proudly instilled into each of his daughters and grandchildren. He worked at Morgan Stanley as a Certified Financial Planner for 23 years and retired as a Senior Vice President in 2009.

Carey spent many childhood summers in St. Joseph, Michigan where he fell in love with sailing boats. He competed locally, domestically, and internationally throughout his life. One of his greatest achievements was winning the 1967 Pan American Games gold medal in Yachting in Winnipeg, Canada.

Carey was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, and friend. He enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his grandchildren. He traveled miles and miles to watch his grandchildren participate in countless number of school and sporting events, even if the event lasted just a few minutes. Carey loved many things in life, including watching college and professional football and basketball games, keeping up with the stock market (his favorite channel was CNBC), and socializing and drinking coffee with his friends.

Carey was a friend to all. He never met a stranger as demonstrated by his ability to strike up a conversation with anyone. He taught his children and grandchildren to always look for the good in everyone, to be compassionate, and the importance of service. Whenever help was needed, Carey was always willing to lend a hand. Whether it was providing an ear to listen, giving a pep talk or transporting others to work or appointments, Carey was always willing to step up and reminded us that everything will be will ok.

Carey is survived by his daughters, Kristan (Eric) Augustin and Laurel (Christopher) Engel; his beloved grandchildren Ethan (Katherine Dunlevy) Augustin, Dylan (Lilly Brogan) Engel, Katelin Augustin, Parker Engel, and Benjamin Augustin; his great-granddaughter, Ellory Engel; his sister Karen Hirsch; his nephew Tim (Brenda) Hirsch; as well as many extended family members, close friends, and former colleagues.

Carey was preceded in death by his parents, Hugo and Mildred Long; and friend, Carla (Stenberg) Long.

A private service will be held at a future date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Blood Cancer Center at Siteman Cancer Center, MSC 1082-414-2555, 7425 Forsyth Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63105. Please indicate the gift is to the Blood Cancer Center in memory of Hugo Carey Long by writing a memo on your check. You can also give online at giving.wustl.edu/bloodcancercenter. Additionally, donations may be made in his name to his favorite sailing school, the St. Joseph Junior Foundation, P.O. Box 585, St. Joseph, Michigan, 49085.

We will miss you, Dad. You leave behind a legacy of love, laughter, and hard work. Your spirit will live on with the many lessons you taught us and our cherished memories.