1936 – 2021
Pomfret Ctr. – John E. Casey, Jr., 85, of Orchard Hill Rd., passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the loving husband of Kathryn (O’Brien) Casey. They were married on May 26, 1990 in Pomfret. John was predeceased by his first wife, Mildred (Williams) Casey in 1989. Born in Stafford Springs, he was the son of the late J. Edward Casey, Sr. and Marjorie (Matthews) Casey.
Mr. Casey was a 1954 graduate of Windham High School. He worked for Northeast Utilities for 27 years. After retirement, he went on to work for 25 years for the Gilman and Valade Funeral Home & Crematory as a funeral assistant.
John was a former chairman and member of the Republican Town Committee of Pomfret. He also served on various boards and committees including the Board of Assessment Appeals and Justice of the Peace for the town. He served in the Army National Guard. He was a 50-year (2010) member and past Master of the Wolf Den Grange #61 as well as a member of the Pomfret Seniors. John was a member of the Putnam Lodge #46 AFAM and many other Masonic groups.
He performed many acts of kindness and works of charity over the years, especially as President and Sexton of the Abington Cemetery Association. He has been a good friend and neighbor to the citizens of Pomfret.
In addition to his wife Kathryn, John is survived by his two step-sons, Timothy B. Morrarty and his wife Melissa, of Pomfret, and Thomas Morrarty of Vero Beach, FL; his siblings, Alan M. Casey of Willimantic, and Hope C. Garrison (Lee) of Chaplin; his grandchildren, Matthew Morrarty (Stephanie), Bradley Belanger (Sasha), and Kayla Belanger (Emily); his great-grandchildren, Allison, and Maxson; Hayes Morrarty, and Alexander Belanger and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 22, 2021 in Abington Cemetery, 592 Mashamoquet Rd., Abington, CT. Memorial donations may be made to KB Ambulance, P.O. Box 209, Danielson, CT. 06239 For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Marian Smat
Rest In Peace John. Kathy sending hugs and prayers
Patricia Chase
Kathy, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Ellsworth and Patty Chase
Stephanie Jarmolowicz
Dear Kathy and family. Greg and I send our most sincere condolences to you all John was a joy to be with and take care of. I feel very blessed to have had him in my life. He had great stores and I loved the way his eyes would light up and he would laugh. I will always remember his kindness…..rest in peace my friend.
John Bellerose
Kathy, Tim and Tom, I was sosorry to hear that John has died. I always enjoyed his company; working funerals, political events, etc. We had many a wonderful conversation, and talked about a wide variety of topics. My sincere condolences, you are certainly in my thoughts tonight.
Jamie Heath
Kathy and Family:
Deb and I are so very sorry to hear of John’s passing. It was always a pleasure to see him and talk with him. A great guy all around. Enjoyed working with him at the funeral home as well. May God Bless your family and may John Rest in Peace.
Rachel & Fred Wojick
Kathy & Family, Sorry to hear about John’s passing, it brought back may good memories of when John & Uncle Pete Roy were working at Gilmans. Our deepest sympathy . Fred & Rachel
Peter&Betty Aucoin
Our thoughts and prays Kathy and family.
John was such a kind and sweet soul he will
Be missed
David Lamontagne
John was always a pleasure to work with. My father, Paul, and I always enjoyed talking and working with him through our years in the burial vault business. My thoughts and prayers go out to Kathy and John’s family. He will definitely be missed.
Rest in Peace John.
Wendy Sharpe Harrington
My sincere condolences to Kathy and family at this time of loss and sadness.
Sister Alice Casey
Kathy, I’m so sorry to hear of Johns passing. Every Sunday , my uncle would bring the three of them, John included over to our house. He was the quiet one. I’m sure he’ll be missed. My prayers are with you and your family. Sister Alice Casey
Pat Billington
Kathy, Tim, Tom I’m so sorry for for your loss. John was a very kind and gentle man who was loved by his by his family and his friends. Pomfret has truly lost a man who was very proud of his Town of Pomfret.
Kerrie Huria
My thoughts and prayers to all of John’s family and friends. Sorry for your loss.
Kerry (Casey) Huria
Rebecca Casey
My deepest sympathy for John’s family at this time. I remember his kind spirit, and Casey smile.
All my love,
Rebecca Casey
Moe & Pam Coderre
Dear Kathy and family,
I have known and worked with John for many years. He was a very kind and gentle man. I will always remember him as a man who loved what he was doing at Gilman & Valade. May he rest in peace!
Neil & Marlene Cook
Kathryn,
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Roland Dubois
Our sympathies to you, Kathy, and family. Prayers and hugs.
Maggie and Roland
Marc and Luisa Casey
To all of John‘s family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are sorry for your loss
Bob and Marie
Kathy, We will miss being with you and John, Al and Marian. We mourn him too and support you in your grief. May he rest in peace.
Nancy Weiss
Dear Kathy – Our sympathy to you are the loss of John. I know you and he were very happy and enjoyed life together. Your took good care of him, too. He was always a gentleman and a pleasant person to encounter around town. He was active in so many organizations. What a fine citizen.
Our condolences.
Jim and Nancy Weiss
Shirley Morrison
Cathy
Sorry to hear of your loss and wanted to let you know I am think of you.
Shirley Morrison
Juanita Cristina
Dear Kathy
So sorry to read about the passing of John. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Juanita
Jack Bibek
To Kathy and Family: I am so sorry for the loss of this kind and caring man!! John was always compassionate as well! I enjoyed working with John at Gilman and Valade’s. God bless him, and May he Rest In Peace!