Anastasia M. CASSIDY

Anastasia CASSIDY Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Anastasia Marie Donovan Cassidy, 88, passed away on Dec. 21, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer.
She outlived her four brothers and two sisters and her beloved husband of 49 years, Lt. Col. Lewis E. Cassidy, U.S.A. Retired.
Mrs. Cassidy worked in banking for many years, but eventually retired after 13 years as an office manager at National Service Industries.
She was the first lady president of the Historic Virginia Peninsula Region of the Antique Automobile Club and was a very active member of St. Norbert's Guild of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Mrs. Cassidy was also a member of the 3rd Port Army Retirees.
She is survived by her loving family which includes three daughters, Nancy C. Kaiser, Sheilah C. Perrin, PsyD. and Mimi C. Lindsay; two granddaughters, Jolie Harrison and Marie Perrin Risch; two great-grandchildren, Logan and Ginger Risch; and her beagle, Gus. She will be sorely missed.
A visitation will be held 10 a.m., Jan. 2, 2010, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will immediately follow at 11 a.m. Burial will take place at Peninsula Memorial Park at 12:30 p.m. A reception will be held at the Cassidy's home 6600 Huntington Avenue, Newport News.
Arrangements are being handled by Riverside-Altmeyer Funeral Home, 7415 River Road, Newport News, Va. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Dec. 24 to Dec. 28, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Anastasia CASSIDY

14 Entries

Barbara Deane

January 20, 2010

Dear Nancy, Sheilah and Mimi...Oh how my parents loved your parents...now they are all dancing together in heaven! I asked my brother Greg to be sure to give you a heartfelt embrace and I hope you felt my love all the way from the Bayou State of Louisiana to Virginia. Gosh, weren't we blessed to be friends and have the parents we had! Thoughts and prayers, Barbara Gorcys Deane

Cam Yacobi

January 12, 2010

Dear Sheila, Mimi and Family...I was saddened to learn of the death of your Mother. You were truly blessed to have had her with you all for so long.
I think of you (girls) so often and always with fond memories.
My sympathy to you all and may God bless and keep you.

Paula Krewinghaus

January 1, 2010

As a member of the Ladies of Carmel from OLMC, I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Anastasia's family. Anastasia was a devoted and active member of the Ladies of Carmel. The past few years she would read the LOC events of the year at the Annual Breakfast in June. Even with her illness this past year she read the summary with dignity and grace. Her ever present smile never gave any indication of any discomfort she was experiencing. I loved her and she will be sorely missed.

January 1, 2010

Our Deepest Condolences to the Cassidy Family,

Anastasia was a fine God fearing woman whose energy and zest for life was beyond her years. She introduced Jeannette and I to the great antique car culture in the Virginia Peninsula region and a wealth of mutual friends. Always cheerful and genuinely happy to see you she was a joy to know. Our world is a sadder place without her. God has called a fine woman home to be her beloved Lou.

Tim and Jeannette Buris
Brownwood TX

Megan Newman

December 31, 2009

Dear Mimi, Sheilah and Nancy, Your Mother was a special person and I will miss her so. She had a great laugh and a wonderful spirit, My deepest sympathies to you all at this mose difficult time.
Love, Megan

Ana Obradovic Proctor

December 29, 2009

My family loved being Anastasia's neighbor. She was and will continue to be a big part of our memories and thoughts. She will be missed.

December 28, 2009

Dear Nancy, Sheilah, & Mimi, Your Mother made others happy just being around her. She was a wonderful person and loved her girls! I truly loved her. I'm sorry I can't be with you in person but will be with you in my thoughts . Love, Mary Ann

Bob Davis

December 27, 2009

Dear Nancy, Sheilah & Mimi,

Please accept my most sincere sympathy on the death of your mother. I will always remember her kindness. My thoughts are with you and your family.

JD and Caroline Frantz

December 27, 2009

One of the lovliest and caring ladies we have ever met. We are so fortunate to have met her through our HVPR car club. You are all in our prayers.

December 27, 2009

Dear Family of Anastasia,
Our deepest sympathies go out to you on the death of our dear friend. Anastasia, she was a great asset to the Historic Virginia Pensinsula Region of AACA for many years. She will be greatly missed by all.

Beth & Hal Hartel, Yorktown, Virignia

Sandra McKenzie

December 25, 2009

Dear Family of Anastasia: We all know where Anastasia is right now and that is what gives us joy. We will all miss her and her positive attitude on life. Everyone who knew her will miss her. We will meet again. (Sandra) McKenzie and Allan Messick (Santa Fe, NM and Hampton, VA)

Helen and John Mitchell

December 24, 2009

Dear Family of our treasured friend Anastasia,
We are so full of joy in having known Anastasia for most of our near 30 year marriage. We became fast friends through the love of antique automobiles and enjoying good company of friends. I have never known anyone like her---full of energy, the spirit of Christ and love for life. She always saw the best of everyone. She certainly was one of the finest ladies we have ever known. Your friends,

Steve Becker

December 24, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Brian Becker

December 24, 2009

Aunt Marie, please rest in the loving arms of Jesus with Lew, my mother, your parents and family, and all of your loved ones. Please know we miss you and hope to be with you in paradise.

Your loving nephew,

Brian

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