Winchester- William Coleman Casey died Wednesday morning, June 7th. He was 77 years old. Mr. Casey lived a full life dedicating himself to his family and his businesses and charities. Gifted with a beautiful tenor voice himself, music was an important entity in his life.
The oldest of eight children, William was born July 1, 1928 in Arlington, Ma. He was raised in Arlington and graduated from Arlington High and Boston College in 1950. He met and married his love, Anne Marie Cahill of Chestnut Hill. Bill and Anne-Marie raised nine children in Winchester and were married nearly 53 years.
He will be missed by his devoted wife and children, Marie Christine Casey and Bruce Brodie of New Canaan, CT, William Casey III of Winthrop, George and Mary Casey of Winchester, Paul and Sonja Casey of Winchester, Anne-Louise and Andrew Parlin of Lexington, Timothy Casey of Charlestown, Rosemary and Vasili Toumbas of Belmont, Bonnie-Jeanne Casey of Arlington and the late Joseph Casey of Arlington. His 18 grandchildren were one of his greatest sources of joy. He enjoyed their many athletic games, music recitals and birthday celebrations.
Working for over 55 years, Mr. Casey ran Casey & Hayes and Brede Exposition Services. Bill Casey enjoyed his community work as a former Boston Rotarian and Paul Harris Fellow. He enthusiastically supported many charities and was presently involved with the development of the Paraclete Center in South Boston.
For those who loved this larger than life man he will be fondly remembered for his love of the simple things in life: a crimson sunset, a steady summer breeze, and the upbeat music of a marching band.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 10 at 9:30 a.m. in St. Mary's Church , 155 Washington St., Winchester. Visiting hours in St. Mary's Church on Friday, June 9 from 2-4 and 6-9. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Donations in his name can be made to The Paraclete Center, 207 E St. South Boston, MA 02127.