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JOSEPH CASSIDY Obituary

Dr. Joseph M. Cassidy, DDS, 91, died Thursday, May 9, 2013 at Presbyterian Manor in Topeka, KS. Dr. Cassidy was born February 25, 1922 in Cummings, KS the son of Joseph and Sophia Yost Cassidy. He went to school in the Cummings area and graduated high school from Atchison County Community High. After joining the naval officer training program he attended Kansas University and then went to dental school at Kansas City Dental College. Dr. Cassidy joined the navy during WWII and was on active duty in several places including Hawaii.He retired from the naval reserves after 35 years of active service. He married Genevieve Fisher on May 20, 1950 and moved to Topeka where he practiced oral surgery until his retirement. Dr. Cassidy loved humor, music and was an avid KU basketball fan. He also loved golf, crossword puzzles and yard work. He was especially fond of his family and was a very compassionate and caring individual who was gracious and generous to everyone he met Surviving Dr. Cassidy are his children Shannan (Charlie) Bringle , Iowa City, IA; Joseph (Marybeth) Cassidy, Topeka, KS; John (Rhonda) Cassidy, Topeka, KS; Coleen (Mark Miles) Cassidy Kansas City, MO; Daniel (Evangelia Belia) Cassidy, Kalamazoo, MI ; and Kelle (Rob) Lorenz, Chicago, IL. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Dr. Cassidy is preceded in death by his wife and his sister Jessie Branson. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 14 from 6:00 - 8:00p.m. at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Rd, Topeka, Kansas, where a parish rosary will be prayed at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, May 15 at 10:00 a.m. at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Presbyterian Manor and can be sent to the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.

Published by Kansas City Star on May 12, 2013.
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Joe,John,Danny,Shannan,Coleen and my best Friend Kelle, I am so very sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I remember all the fun things we did as kids and when your Dad made Motzaball soup. He was a great man.He had a heart of Gold, both of your parents were GREAT. It's been a very long time but I remember each and every one of you like it was yesterday. Your Family is very special to me and I will remember Your Dad and Mom Forever. Always in my heart, you all will be. Love You All Janet Katherine Deichl Bergsing Billings, Montana 714 Jaque Lane Billings Mt. 59105 406-256-5487

Janet Deichl Bergsing

May 30, 2013

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Larry and I are the new owners of your parents' house. We found quite a few pictures that we saved of your parents and all the children including some envelopes labeled in each child's name. If you would like them I can deliver them to you or you are welcome to stop by anytime. We are trying to take great care of the house you all grew up in and loved.

Brandie Holloway

May 19, 2013

Dear Joe,

Your Dad was a nice man, and I am sure you will treasure all the great memories with him. May GOD Hold Your Family In the Palm of HIS hand....

Patrice McInerney

May 18, 2013

To all the Cassidy`s I remember your dad as a very cool quiet guy who was so knowledgeable and quite the complement to your mother who was so outgoing. I am sure you already miis him a lot.

Mark Bueltel

May 17, 2013

May God comfort you all at this hard time. It's so difficult to see this special generation pass away. Love to the whole family.

Laura Roush

May 17, 2013

John and Cassidy Family:

My heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your father. May you find comfort in your memories. God bless you all.

Roxie (Ramirez) Ortiz

Roxie Ramirez Ortiz

May 17, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Stephanie Griffin

May 17, 2013

Shannan, My prayers are with you and your family.

Sharon McGuire

May 14, 2013

To all my Cassidy cousins, your father and mother were the best people. I'll always remember making a point of seeking out your dad at family gatherings for a dose of his droll wit and humor--and he never disappointed. Rest in peace Uncle Joe and God bless all the Cassidy's.

Leo Burns

May 14, 2013

I enjoyed giving aesthetics for dr Cassidy, my prayers are with the family

Marie Cain

May 14, 2013

Joe, Marybeth and Cassidy family,

So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Glen and Cindy Scott family

Glen Scott

May 14, 2013

Dan,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Lisa Zuniga Mendoza, HHS 1981

May 14, 2013

Rest in Peace Dr. Cassidy ... our next door neighbor for 23+ years. We'll always remember you puttering around in the yard, mowing, clipping trees, burning twigs and we thought the house was on fire. You were always a gentle, respectful and terrific neighbor. We'd check on you, and you'd call us late at night to thank us for doing that periodically. Godspeed Sir ...
Jeff Scott & Kirk Slusser

Jeff Scott

May 14, 2013

Joe and MaryBeth,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
The Frits'

May 14, 2013

With deepest sympathy to the family during your time of grief...God is for you a refuge and strength, A help that is there to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.

J G

May 14, 2013

Kelly, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. May God be with you in the coming days. My deepest sympathies,
Sheila McGarity Wodtke

May 13, 2013

Great Family. Sorry for your loss.

Mark Works

May 13, 2013

Our deepest sympathy Joe and Marybeth and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Basil and Connie Tate

May 13, 2013

Cassidy Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. May your memories bring you all comfort.

Rosemary R Gutierrez and Family

May 13, 2013

Dear Cassidy, Lorenz and Bringle Families: We are so sorry for the loss of your darling Dad. Our love and condolences, Mato and Suzy

May 13, 2013

Extending my prayers and sympathy to the Cassidy Family.

Dominic Gutierrez Sr

May 13, 2013

Dan, Kelly and the entire Cassidy family,

Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jim & Tracey (Roth) Turgeon

Jim Turgeon

May 12, 2013

I am grateful for the life of Dr. Cassidy. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.

Bob

May 12, 2013

We'll miss you !

Adrian Barnette

May 12, 2013

Shannan and the entire Cassidy Family,
I read in today's Kansas City Star of the passing of your Father and wanted to extend my sincere and deepest condolences. I shall keep your family in my thought's and prayers.

John Finucane

May 12, 2013

Shannan,

Please accept my condolences.

Russell Cutright

May 12, 2013

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