WESTFIELD: Francis T Casey, 88, passed away Saturday September 13, 2014 in Noble Hospital. Born on August 11, 1926, he was the son of the late Timothy and Anna (Fleury) Casey. A lifelong resident of Westfield, Francis was educated in local schools and was a graduate of St Mary’s High School. Francis was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during WWII. He was President of Maurice Casey, Inc., a dairy products company that started with milk and ice cream and has evolved into Eastern Snacks and Casey’s Ice. Francis was a communicant of St Mary’s Church in Westfield where he was a member of the Parish Council, on the parish Finance Committee, and a longtime Bingo Volunteer. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Whip City 100 Archbishop Williams Class, a former DPW Commissioner in Westfield, and a member of the former Jaycees in Westfield.
Francis leaves his beloved wife of 63 years, Claire (O’Neil) Casey; 5 sons, Daniel T and his wife Linda, Richard F and his wife Lynda, Paul J and his wife Lisa, William P and his wife Susan, and James E and his wife Karen, all of Westfield. He also leaves 14 grandchildren; Timothy (Liz) Casey, Shannon Coloumbe, Ashleigh Casey, Chynna (Corey) Mackey, Cole Casey, Trista Casey, Jeffrey (Lindsey) Casey, Joseph (Erin) Casey, Christopher Casey, Jillian (Adam) Scavotto, Daniel Casey, Megan Casey, Amy Casey, and Alyssa Casey (fiance’ Sean Nangle); along with 11 great-grandchildren; Aidan, Casey, Callie, Chaeli, Chase, Cieran, Connor, Ryan, Sheamus, Patrick, and DaVinci; and many nieces and one nephew.
Francis’ funeral will be Thursday September 18, 2014 at 9:30am from the Robert E Cusack Funeral Home, 94 Main St (Rt 20) with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am in St Mary’s Church, Bartlett St. Burial will follow in St Mary’s Cemetery, all in Westfield. Visiting hours will be Wednesday from 4-7pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St Mary’s School, 86 Mechanic St, Westfield, MA 01085 or to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105
