John F. "Duck" Casey

Montague Center, MA, 87, of 27 Union St., formerly of Boston, died Monday (11/5/07) in Greenfield. He was born in Boston on December 20, 1919 the son of Thomas and Mary (McMenimon) Casey. He attended local schools in Boston. John was a Boston firefighter for 36 years from 1949-1985. He served on Engine 45, Ladder 13 and then on Engine 22 and Lighting Plant 1. Also, he was a member of the Boston Firefighters Drill Team. He owned and operated his own grocery delivery service through the A&P Market on Massachusetts Ave. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and attained the rank of Electricians Mate, First class. John was a natural athlete and a remarkable swimmer, resulting in his nickname "Duck". Survivors include his daughters, Karen M. Casey with whom he resided and Maryellen Walz of Belchertown, his grandchildren, Casey Hubert, John and Eric D'Ambra and Karin and Tim Walz, a great grandchild, Calley Hubert, his sisters, Ann Schottmiller, Eleanor Forte, Ruth Joyce and Carol Langille and many loved nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings, Mary Williams and Thomas, Margaret and Joseph Casey. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday (11/13/07) at 10am in St. John of the Evangelist Church, 833 Main St. in Agawam. Burial will follow in The Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Agawam. There are no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to Boston Firefighters Relief Fund, 115 Southampton St., Roxbury, MA 02118. Kostanski Funeral Home of TURNERS FALLS is in charge of arrangements. Sympathy message available at www.kostanskifuneralhome.com