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Casi Ann Higgins
Riley
Resident of San Jose
Feb. 15, 1963 - Jan. 6, 2011
Casi Ann Higgins Riley passed into the loving arms of our Lord on Thursday, January 6, 2011. She will always be remembered for her vibrant personality and devotion to her family and friends.
Casi was born in San Jose, CA, graduated from Leigh High School and earned a degree in public relations/communications from CSU Chico. Casi was a dedicated and loving mother to her son, Austin Cole Riley.
Casi enjoyed serving 3rd generation Italian cooking to her friends and family. She was currently employed by Dream Dinners in Los Gatos. When she was not working or helping those around her, she enjoyed spending time with her very close-knit family and friends.
Casi is survived by her son, Austin; devoted parents Ron and Carol Higgins (of San Jose); loving brother and sister-in-law Scott and Jill Higgins (of Gilroy); beloved nieces Lilly and Alexis Higgins (of Gilroy). She is survived by her two grandmother's Ruby Higgins (of Saratoga) and Violet O'Donnell (of San Jose); and numerous extended family and friends.
All who were fortunate enough to have her in their lives will miss her vivacious personality, love of life, her kindness and endless love for her son and immediate family.
Friends and family are invited to attend a rosary service on Thursday, January 13th at 7PM at Chapel of the Hills 615 No. Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, January 14th at 12PM at St. Mary's Church in Los Gatos. Burial to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in San Jose.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Avon Breast Cancer Walk (www.avonwalk.org) Austin Riley Benefit Memorial Fund at Wells Fargo Bank 15543 Union Ave., Los Gatos, CA 95032.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Casi Riley
Manny and Sharon Rossell
January 7, 2012
Beautiful Casi, I miss you so much and I think of you every single day. I know you are in heaven making pasta with your Aunt Mary and having a good time with Papa Bob and Papa Art. Don't give him any artichokes! We love you and you are forever in our hearts.
Teri Hewett
June 1, 2011
Ronnie, Carol, Austin, Scott & family,
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Casi always had a special way of making everyone she sees feel special & important.
I am comforted with the memories of my family coming down for visits, staying with Aunt Ruby, & seeing Carol & Casi as they stopped by on their lunch break, just to greet us after our long road trip from Seattle... Casi had an amazing gift for making our young kids at the time, feel so loved...
Thank you for being you, Casi. Thank you for your kind words to me on fb in my darkest hour... It meant so much to me.
May God continue to bless you and guide you through your loss.
Teri & Rob Hewett
Scott Higgins
January 17, 2011
http://austinrileymemorialfund.com/
Hello Everyone, We just turned on a website for Casi and her son Austin. Check it out at: http://austinrileymemorialfund.com/
Thank you all for sharing lots of tears and heart felt moments with my family and I last week.
Scott
January 17, 2011
http://austinrileymemorialfund.com
Hi Everyone,
Thank you so much for your support and being there for my family & I. We really appreciate all your kind words and memories of my Sister.
We set up a website & memorial fund for Casi's son Austin. If you want to post a note or a special picture of Casi you could do that on his site.
Austin and I are on Facebook if you have an account please look us up.
Casi & Austin's website: http://austinrileymemorialfund.com
Thank you,
Christine Lucignano
January 17, 2011
I just can't say goodbye Cas, so call me later k? I love you
Colleen (Daly) Dunwoody
January 15, 2011
I also went to Lone Hill, Union and Leigh with Casi. When I met her in second grade, I was new to the area. Casi was one of the first friends I made there. We were in brownies together, and had many a slumber party at her house, my house and Heidi Derksens house. She was always so sweet and kind. I am deeply sorry for your loss. The world has lost a beautiful soul.
Jeff Madigan
January 14, 2011
Casi, my friend, you will be greatly missed. I was blessed to know you growing up in our family's neighborhood.
Suzanne Mundy-Bellobuon
January 14, 2011
I was so stunned to hear the news of Casi. I went to Lone Hill Elementary with her, and we were in Brownie Girl Scouts together. I remember going to her home on a few occasions with our Brownie troop to work on a cooking badge, Casi's Mom lead the cooking class. It was so much fun, I will always cherish that fond memory! May the Lord watch over you all-
God Bless
Debbie Echeverria
January 13, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about Casi, please accept my deepest condolences. May precious memories fill your hearts and ease your pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kamini Patel
January 13, 2011
Casi,
You are sorely missed here at the Dream Dinners Store in Los Gatos. Your vivacious personality and caring nature is what everyone remembers you as. I will miss the good times we had.....whether it was "beer and pizza" after work, or chatting about life, family, kids or relationships while we worked. You were such a wonderful Mom to Austin and you loved him so much...you always told me that he was a good kid and you were proud of him, and looking forward to him going to college.
Carol, Austin, Evonne and the rest of the Higgins Family: My thoughts are of you, My prayers are for you, and my heart is with you.
Jackie Flores
January 13, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I will always remember Casi for her genuine kindness, and her great laugh. My heart aches for you, and I hope that you find comfort in knowing that she had such a positive impact on our lives.
Scott & Cathy (Conway) Abram
January 13, 2011
May the wonderful memories of Casi keep you smiling. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during the difficult time.
January 13, 2011
Our Deepest sympathy to the family.
B&S Karaoke @ Effie's in Campbell
AKA Bill & Sherry Martin
Casi & Captain Mark
Sharon Rossell
January 13, 2011
Casi & Sharon
Sharon Rossell
January 13, 2011
Gilroy Firefighters and The Crew
Sharon Rossell
January 13, 2011
Steve Rienhart
January 13, 2011
My deepest condolences, this is a stunning loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with her and her family.
Becky (Atkins) Thompson
January 13, 2011
I knew Casi from grade school thru High School. My deepest condolences to the family on this terrible loss.
Steve Killeen
January 13, 2011
Austin your Mom loved you, your grand parents love you, family is your strength, your anchor.
Greg & Carmen Burchett
January 12, 2011
Our deepest heartfelt sympathy to Austin and his family .We know your Mama always loved you so much.
Lisa Cimino
January 12, 2011
Scott, Jill, Carol, Ron,Austin, Lilly and Lexis.Since the first moment we met you before OUR KIDS PUT THE TRAMPOLINE IN YOUR BACK YARD BEFORE YOU MOVED ACROSS the street. WE LOVED YOU.You were not just NEIGHBORS "YOU ARE OUR FAMILY" My heart has been hurting since I heard about Casi. I Adored her. When she entered a room.She LIT IT UP. Her Bubbly Personality was contagious. Those Poor Fireman will never be the same. She was so Funny.My cheeks were hurting from laughing so hard.She made the evening. Until We Meet Again ..............Casi My Love
Lisa and Chris Cimino
Jennifer Sokol
January 12, 2011
Casi, i remember the day i first met you,you lit up the room as soon as you walked in.You were so sweet and kind,and by the time we were done talking it was like we'd been friends forever.I will miss your smile and all the laughs we shared at work,but most of all i will miss your generosity and warmth.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,always.Love you!
Andrea Kennedy
January 12, 2011
Casi your warmth and friendliness drew me in, you were so friendly and caring - I gravitated towards you! Your smile and laughter was infectious.
Austin, Carol & Ron, Scott & Jill, Lilly & Alexis, Ruby & Violet - please accept my deepest heartfelt sympathy for your incredibly sad and difficult loss.
Cheryl Sims
January 12, 2011
What a wonderful light you are to the world. I will never forget our discussions about good cop bad cop with the kids (of course you're the good cop). You were a second mother to my daughter and she loves you for all that you are and the bond that you shared. You raised an amazing son that I will care for and be here for whatever he may need. The bond between you two is admirable. The kids would come home to tell me the happenings of the day and it would always be about love and laughter. I am happy to have known you and blessed that my daughter was so cared for in your presence. You have everything now, may you rest in God's arms and be at true peace. Until we meet again...
Denise G.
January 12, 2011
Hi Mamma Casi,
I'm sooo..... missing your love ,contagious laughter, your generosity with friends and family, your excitement and your funny expressions on your face. I will always laugh "out loud" about what happened the day we first met. I will always be grateful how you showed me how to love a son/child "more" than anyone might imagine.
I will love you forever, peace
Mamma Denise
Claude and Robin Bastianelli
January 12, 2011
We are at a loss for words as none can adequately express the profound sorrow we feel over the loss of Casi. Our thoughts and prayers are with you..
Kim Toves
January 12, 2011
Austin, Carol, Ron , Scott, Jill ,Lilly and Alexis, Casi was such a beautiful soul. Her eyes smiled with so much pride when it came to her family. Your whole family is just so awesome, I'm deeply sad for your loss. . Our prayers are simple, Lord comfort the Higgins family with love and memories, and allow their healing process to begin. We love all of you, Steve, Kim,Stephanie. Michelle and Hannah
Tom Bowman
January 12, 2011
Casi,
Your kind heart will be missed,God has one more of his special souls at his side.
Heather Kiuttu
January 12, 2011
Casi, I remember meeting you as a customer at Dream Dinners. You convinced me to work there and I was so happy to be blessed with such a positive, energetic, loving person to have as a mentor. You were always worrying about taking care of everyone, making sure that we all had what we needed. I know that you will be doing the same thing for your son, family and close friends from Heaven. Your warmth and compassion will live on forever. I will miss you. Heather Kiuttu
Mary Tremaine
January 12, 2011
My deepest sympathy to you Austin with the loss of your Mother.
Blessings,
Mary Tremaine
Jay & Gail (Costantini) Noriega
January 12, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad and difficult time.
May God comfort each of you in a way that only He can.
January 12, 2011
Dear Sweet Casi,
We still can't believe you won't be at the front door to greet us with the special way you would say hello or be able to plan parties or shopping sprees or look at all the fun stuff you would buy for Lilly and Alexis.
We had so much fun with you, Casi. I remember how you enjoyed every single minute in Hawaii and how we were talking about going again later this year.
Your memory will always live in our hearts. Everything that is good about you we can see in Austin. We were so fortunate to have had you in our lives.
We miss you and love you very very much. Rest in peace Sweet Casi and until we meet again, please know that we will help your beloved Mom and Dad as they guide Austin through his life.
May God bless Carol, Ronnie, Scott, Jill, Lilly, Alexis, Ruby, Violet and all of the family and friends of this beautiful woman.
All of love always,
Manny, Sharon and Greg
Gary Venable
January 12, 2011
Carol and Ron, my heart go out to you in this very sad time. I enjoyed the time I got to spend with Casi during our "work lives", she was a fantastic lady. Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. God Bless you all.
gary and Linda Venable
Harriet & Ron Riley
January 12, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to Carol and Ron,Austin, Scott and family, and the entire Higgins clan at this tragic loss. Casi was a special person with an enormous love for Austin and her family. We know this was not her plan, but hope that her passing will inspire everyone to remember to say 'I love you' and live an exemplary life to make her proud. Casi will be missed. Harriet and Ron Riley
Sandy Condray
January 12, 2011
Our sincere sympathy to you, Carol and Ronnie. God Bless you.
January 12, 2011
I will never forget that cute little laugh and the beautiful smile that Casi would always greet us with. I had not seen her for awhile, then ran into her at the local stop N shop. she gave me a big hug. I will never forget that hug. Our dear friend will be missed. Our deepest sympathy to all her family and friends. God Bless. Cindy and Larry Trumbull
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