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Hugh Cassidy Obituary
Born June 6, 1917, died peacefully on September 9th 2005. He was 88 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh and Marion Cassidy, brothers John, Francis and Robert. He is survived by Virginia, his loving wife of 63 years, daughter Kathleen Sullivan, son-in-law Douglas Sullivan, grandson Ryan Sullivan and wife Christina, and great-granddaughter Madison Sullivan.
A native of San Rafael, "Cass" attended St. Raphael's Elementary, San Rafael High School and Memphis State. He joined the Post Office in 1934, became Post Master in 1967 and retired at the age of 58, in 1976, after 38 years of service. A veteran of WWII, he served the USAF in Europe from 1942-1945. He was a history buff and an avid reader who amassed a substantial library on the Civil War, WWII, aviation, sailing and numerous works of nonfiction. In addition to working for the US Postal Service, he was also president of the Marin Labor Council, a board member of the Marin United Fund, United Bay Area Crusade, Marin Industrial Development Foundation and Marin Chapter of the Red Cross. He headed the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce governmental affairs committee in 1961-62 and was president of the Marin Amateur Radio Club.
Hugh was a multi-talented individual who was a private pilot, scuba diver, ham radio operator, hiker and back packer, author of the West Coast DX Bulletin and numerous articles for DX Magazine. He was a beekeeper, owned a sail boat for many years and, as a hobby, liked to build computers from scratch. He was part of a declining breed of individuals who served their country and were proud to do so. He had a keen sense of humor and was a dynamic individual who made an impression on everyone he met. He will be greatly missed by family and friends alike.
Visitation will be at Keaton's Mortuary, 1022 E Street, San Rafael, Tuesday, September 13th, 2005 from 6-8 p.m, (Rosary at 7:00 p.m.). A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, September 14th, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Raphael's Catholic Church, 1104 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, with interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
KEATON'S MORTUARY
1022 E Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
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Paul Dunphy, VE1DX
September 19, 2005
I never met “Cass” in person, but because of Amateur Radio, we became close friends. We exchanged letters and phone calls often, and he was my mentor when it came to writing about Ham radio. I will miss him dearly, and I extend my deepest sympathies to Virginia and the all of Hugh’s family. Rest in peace, my friend. 73, Paul VE1DX
Jim Cain
September 18, 2005
R.I.P., Cass. -- Jim Cain, K1TN, editor, The DX Bulletin, 1979-1986.
Wallace Madson
September 12, 2005
I will miss Hugh, he was a mentor to me in my years at the Post Office. Our love and prayers at this time. Sincerely, Wallace Madson
Debi Pacheco
September 12, 2005
My dear friend Kathie and Family, I send my deepest sympathy. You are all in my paryers.
Love Debi
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