Edward Patrick Casey Obituary (1950 - 2018)

On February 27, 2018, Edward Patrick Casey, Jr., age 67, of Chelmsford, Massachusetts, beloved husband and father, died peacefully at home in the company of his family after a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. Ed is survived by Laurie McClure Casey, his devoted wife of 36 years. Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Ed was the first of the late Edward and Josephine Caseys five children. He graduated from Notre Dame High School and the University of Connecticut. Ed was a successful Information Technology Project Manager and enjoyed working with his colleagues at Heritage Information Systems, Richmond, Virginia. Ed will always be remembered as a good man; proud, loyal, generous and devoted to his family and friends. He especially enjoyed his annual family vacations to York Beach, Maine and Clarks Trading Post in New Hampshire. His smile, infectious laugh and big heart will be forever remembered. Eds unyielding passion for doing what was right was familiar to all who knew him. His honesty and sense of humor are among the many special qualities that will be missed the most. Besides his loving wife, Laurie, he is survived by his three children and their spouses, Ed and Lauren Casey of Townsend, Maryellen and Robert Bridge of Georgia, and Caroline Casey of Chelmsford; his sister Joan Degnan and her husband Edward of Connecticut; his brothers Michael Casey and his wife Deborah of Georgia; Kevin Casey and his wife Margaret of Texas; sister-in-law Elizabeth Casey of Connecticut; Lauries mother, Annette McClure, Lauries sister Pamela Dawson, brother Robert McClure and his wife Amy, all of Chelmsford; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. Ed was preceded in death by his brother Brian Casey of Trumbull, Connecticut, and father-in-law, Robert McClure of Chelmsford. Eds family would like to thank his many caregivers at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and Spaulding Rehabilitation Center in Cambridge. The family is especially grateful to Andrew Yee, M.D., for his tireless and faithful care. Visiting hours are Sunday, March 4, 2018, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home, 24 Worthen Street, Chelmsford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, March 5, 2018, at 11:00 am at St. Mary Parish, 25 North Road, Chelmsford. Interment in Pine Ridge Cemetery, CHELMSFORD. All are welcome to meet at the church and celebrate Eds life. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the International Myeloma Foundation, North Hollywood, California would be appreciated. First Visitation March 4, 2018 12:00pm - 4:00pm, Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Service Information March 5, 2018 11:00am, St. Mary Parish 25 North Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Interment Location March 5, 2018, Pine Ridge Cemetery 130 Billerica Road Chelmsford, MA 01824