Thomas A. Casey
February 03, 2010
View Tribute and Sign Guestbook SOMERSET, MA – Thomas A. Casey, 91, of Somerset, formerly of Medfield, MA, died Wednesday, February 3, 2010, at the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center in Boston, MA. Born in Fall River, MA, the son of the late Thomas and Sarah (Merrill) Casey, he was the husband of the late Clara (Smethurst) Casey.
A 1936 graduate of Somerset High School, Mr. Casey served his country during WWII with the United States Army Air Corps. He was a tail gunner with the 15th Air Corps 301st B-17 bomber squadron. He flew fifty-three missions over Europe, earning the rank of Sergeant. After serving his country, Mr. Casey he went on to graduate from Brown University in 1949 with a Bachelors degree in economics. He worked for the Turex Company in Burrillville, RI, as a plant manager, retiring in 1980.
He was a former member of Christ Church in Swansea and was an active member of the church vestry. Tom also was a member of the VFW Post in Somerset and an avid reader. Mr. Casey was a lifelong Boston Red Sox fan.
He is survived by his daughter, Louise Steinkrauss and her husband Robert of Medfield, MA; two sons, Thomas G. Casey and his wife Claire of Greer, SC, and Bruce D. Casey and his wife Nancy of Boulder, CO; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Zada Casey, Rita Preston, Kathryn Chace and Charles Casey.
Funeral Information
His funeral mass will be held Thursday, February 18, 2010, at 11:00am in Christ Church, 57 Main St., Swansea. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling Hours will be held prior to the Mass from 9:00 to 10:00am in the HATHAWAY COMMUNITY HOME for FUNERALS, 900 Buffinton St., Somerset. Burial will follow with military honours in Nathan Slade Cemetery, Somerset. To LIGHT A CANDLE, SIGN THE MEMORIAL REGISTER, consult THE GRIEF LIBRARY, or obtain FACILITY DIRECTIONS, please log on to www.hathawayfunerals.com., or telephone 508/673-0781.
Donations Information
Contributions in his memory may be made to Fisher House, Boston P. O. Box 230, South Walpole, MA 02071.
Directions
Visitation: Hathaway Community Home Service: Christ Church Swansea |
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