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Casey Clines Obituary
WASHINGTON, DC - Casey Anthony Clines, 51, died peacefully at his residence in Washington, DC on Wednesday, June 10, 2009, following an extended illness. He was born in Ithaca on November 19, 1957, son of the late Robert J. and Nancy Gallagher Clines.
Casey was a graduate of Ithaca High School, SUNY Cortland and the Ohio Northern University School of Law. He had been employed for the past several years at Kellogg, Huber, Hansen, Todd, Evans & Figer PLLC in Washington, DC.
Casey is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Robert J. "Jim" and Francesca Clines of Ithaca; his sister and brother-in-law, Colleen M. and Richard Greene of Ellicott City, MD; and his brother, Kevin W. Clines of Ithaca. He is also survived by his nieces, Megan and Lauren Clines and Jordan and Ryan Greene; his aunt, Jean Gallagher Welch; and several cousins.
Casey's incredible journey through life can not be put into words. He will be remembered for his brilliant mind and extraordinary love of life; for his incredible sense of humor and boundless love, which will live on in the friends he leaves behind. There was nothing more important to Casey than his friendships, and there will never be a better friend.
A Mass of The Resurrection will be celebrated by Rev. Scott Kubinski on Saturday, June 20, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Church. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations in Casey's memory may be directed to the Ithaca Youth Hockey Assoc., c/o Rich Uglig, 200 White Park Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850; or to Ithaca Youth Lacrosse, c/o Nancy Bower, 1 James Gibbs Dr., Ithaca, NY 14850.
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Memories and Condolences
for Casey Clines
Jim Thunder
January 12, 2025
I don´t think I´ve ever seen condolences posted by more than a dozen. But Casey has a whopping 60! I worked many hours with Casey at Kellogg. It´s been 15 years but I miss him
Erik (Otis) Arden
July 9, 2009
To Hawkeye, Jim and family. Accept my belated condolences. Casey was definetly one of a kind, great friend and always there to supply the laughter.
July 2, 2009
To Casey's Family,
He was a constant source of humor and a bright light unto many. The littlest funny guy I knew, You coined a life long nickname and it became part of my profession, Thanks Casey- Birdman
John Webster
July 1, 2009
To Hawk, Jim and Collen. Please accept my sincere and belated condolences. The first real job I ever had was in Utica NY. I spent six months there and the only redeeming part of the stay was the time I spent with Casey playing liars poker at a local pub. I'd wake up the next morning with a sore jaw from the constant smile and many laughs he'd put on my face. Thanks, Casey! Rest in peace.
Lea Newell
June 25, 2009
Colleen, I was saddened to hear about your brother, he certainly was a bright light.You and I had some great times in high school together. My sympathy to you and your family. Love,Lea
Amy Kean
June 23, 2009
Casey was an incredibly good friend to me and my Irish compatriot at work. My world is left a little colder with his passing. He will be truly missed. My sincerest condolences to the Clines family.
Richard Carey
June 22, 2009
Was so very sad to hear about Casey. Many, many fond memories from our days together in Ada---occasionally studying law. We shared one of the most memorable St. Paddies Day celebrations in Lima, where the press interviewed Casey as a "visiting exchange student from Ireland." From one of the "Browner Brothers", roll on brother. To a great lad!
Rick Baldini
June 20, 2009
Jim, Colleen, and Kevin,
I’m so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences to you and your families!
God Bless
Melissa Sweet
June 20, 2009
My heart goes out to those closest to Casey. I'll turn down a glass and raise a smile in his honor. To his brilliance and sense of humor. May he find the spirit of the J&B on his journey. Here's to Casey.
Tim Brennan
June 19, 2009
Dear Clines family: Saddened to hear this news. St. Peter gets all the good ones early it seems. Law school, where I met Casey, is not usually much fun, but Casey could sure brighten the day. Please accept my sincere condolences ...and Casey you are in my prayers, buddy.
June 19, 2009
We had many good times at Yesterdays and in AlexBay. God Bless you my friend.
Charlene Hough(Ewald)Waterbury, CT
Rick Wigsten
June 18, 2009
Casey,
The lil engine that always could. You made many, many, a friend in your life
and I was proud to be one of yours.
You did well my friend and made so many of us smile and laugh something that remains with us all today.
Be well # 51
Charlotte Addy
June 18, 2009
Dear Jim, Colleen and Kevin, i am so sorry. I can't believe it. He was like one of my own. He and Danny were such good friends growing up. He was at our house a lot. And then in Danny's wedding. We will miss him. God be with you Casey. We love you.
Sue O'Dell
June 18, 2009
Words cannot express how sad I was to hear of Casey's passing. He was a great friend and co-worker, and I have very fond memories of him. My condolences to his family and friends.
Jim Smith
June 18, 2009
Hawkeye,
Sorry to hear about Casey. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Jim Smith, KofC
June 17, 2009
my prayers and thoughts are with you I am sorry for your loss. George Scofield
Melissa Abbott
June 17, 2009
Casey, Thank you for the best first date a girl could have asked for. Besides having wonderful memories, I will miss having a wonderful friend.
Tamme Egan Suggs
June 17, 2009
Hawkeye - We were so sorry to hear about Casey. So young. Just talking about him always made me smile. He was so much fun in Catholic School and High School. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your entire family. We wish we could be there with you for the Mass. It meant so much to us to have you at Dad's funeral.
Tamme Egan Suggs, Tommy Egan and Marianna Egan
June 17, 2009
No one could put a smile on my face like Casey. He will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jim, Colleen and Hawkeye.
Mary and Joe Ciaschi
Rick Knowles
June 17, 2009
Jim,Colleen & Kevin,
He got to heaven before the rest of us.My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kim MacKenzie Klein
June 17, 2009
To the Clines family and friends,
I remember Casey and his sense of humor from jr. high school- unfortunately I moved away for high school- just wanted to say how very sorry I am
John Pearson
June 17, 2009
My condolences go out to Jim, Colleen, Hawkeye and his Aunt Jean. Casey will be sorely missed.
Larry Cornish
June 17, 2009
We had way too many laughs together. I wish we could have a few more. From one touch to another you will be greatly missed. Vodka Fluffs all around when we meet in the big house.
Larry
Sheri Wright
June 17, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of Casey's passing. He always made me chuckle. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Sheri Wright{Schlock}
Jimmy West
June 17, 2009
Sincerest condolences to the family.
CHARLES CANNAVINO
June 16, 2009
CASEY
I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES IN CATHOLIC SCHOOL WE HAD TOGETHER.
Lori & Jim Robertson
June 16, 2009
Hawkeye, Jim, and Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of Casey. He will be missed by many and fondly remembered. May God bless you during this difficult time.
Lori & Jim Robertson and family
June 16, 2009
Casey you always made everyone smile you were around. I always had a good time with you around. You were one of a kind!
Richard M Haynor
Rob Davenport
June 16, 2009
What a ride all be it too short we had some great times at the lake driving each others parents crazy. They will live on in fond memories. My family and i send our heart felt sympathy for your loss
Andy van Tienhoven
June 15, 2009
Casey, we all had our first beer with you and we will all miss you our prayers are with and your family Hawk,Jim and Colleen Thanks for all the great times.
Andy van Tienhoven
katie sales
June 15, 2009
Casey, You were right about you being the total package, charming, witty, loving,caring,sharing,but the most important HANDSOME and the list went on because you always said and what else? Thank you for being a large part of our lives, and for all the love you shared.You will be forever in our hearts. Katie and family
Jody Patana
June 15, 2009
To Jim, Fran and family, I am saddened to hear of Casey's passing, what a witful person and always had a comeback before he needed it. He will be sadly missed. I send my heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
JD Sand
June 15, 2009
Casey.
I will always remember your willingness to give advice and talk about life. You were such a kind and open person. I still dont know how to tie my ties and I will always appreciate that you did it for me. I'll miss you buddy.
Dean Albanese
June 15, 2009
The Clines Family,
Casey was quite a character. I had a few drinks with him a few years ago, had some laughs too! we new each other for a long time. I'll miss his wit and quick comebacks. My prayers go out to you all.
Bob Rothstein
June 15, 2009
Casey was by far the funniest person I have ever met. Everyone loved to hang with him because they knew they were going to have a great time. The Cortland stories could go on for days. We will all miss you.
Patti Burke
June 15, 2009
Casey...you touched everyones life who knew you...you are already sadly missed...but the great memories will never be forgotten....
Karen Martin
June 15, 2009
Casey, you sure brightened up my school day memories with your endless pranks!! I will miss you dearly!
Debbie Simpson
June 15, 2009
Colleen,
I am very sorry for your loss of your brother. I've tried to keep track lately of school mates from Immaculate Conception School all the way on up. I see you live in Maryland now. What a beautiful state. Also, that you have been blessed with two sons. I live in Hawaii now because my husband is retired military. My email address is [email protected] (my maiden name is Carlisle). Just wanted to send you my condolences. Much aloha...Debbie
Karen
June 15, 2009
We will all miss you.
Chap
June 15, 2009
Going to miss you Bartender.
Chap
Marva Levine
June 15, 2009
Casey, Look for Glenn, Danny and Dale - play some golf and make them laugh. And watch over the Yankees too. I'll take care of Chap.
Love you my friend.
June 15, 2009
Jim, Fran, Megan & Lauren,
We were saddened to hear of Casey's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Much love,
Lisa, Paul, Rebecca & Rachael Waldrop
Al Krischke
June 15, 2009
I am searching for the words; something Casey never had to do. What an incredible wit, to go with amazing intellect. There are many people you cross paths with in life, but few whose impression on you lasts a lifetime. That, to me, is Casey's legacy. To Casey's family, my sincere condolences.
guess God needed him to join Dale, Dan, and Glenn.......Our loss is heaven's gain.
Nancy McFall
June 15, 2009
Casey, you were the best....you will be missed dearly. My thoughts go out to his family...
Susan
June 15, 2009
Over the nearly ten years Casey lived in our DC apartment, he showed his charm, his intellect, humor, love of dogs, energy and humanity, over and over again. My son and I send our deepest condolences to his friends and family.
June 14, 2009
Rest in peace Casey - you will be missed by all who have been lucky enough to have been known you. My thoughts are with your family.
Sue
Karen Lauretti
June 14, 2009
I'll never forget the O.J. Simpson trial,Casey and I spent many months watching it at the J&B Inn while I was bartending.We had many side bars during those months.
Willie Evans
June 14, 2009
Hawkeye,Jim and Colleen I am so sorry and sadden to hear of Casey's passing. As you all know the feelings you have after losing a loved one are hard to to get over. We all can only offer support anyway we can. Casey will be missed dearly by all that knew him..
All of you are in my prayers.
Chris Wood
June 14, 2009
Casey, I will miss you dearly. You've been a part of my life since I was a baby; well, as far back as I can remember. I have so many great memories of you, me, and my uncle Kevin dating back as far as I can remember. DQ trips after basketball, hockey, etc. in the parking lot at the funeral home; you and Kevin giving me fireworks at the lake when I was probably 8 or 10 years old; the first time I drove a car (Chap's Jeep--I think I was 12--drove from St Catherine's to the Garter the night of Kevin and Jackie's rehearsal dinner); you were there at my wedding reception in 1994, The Breeders Cup at Belmont in 2005 (what a great time), and EVERYTHING ELSE. Casey, you will be missed by so many, for sure. I am so sad you are gone and so sad I am half a world away right now. I wish I was in Ithaca. The world is a lesser place today.
Lon Santora
June 13, 2009
Praying for your family in their loss...
Joe Touch
June 13, 2009
http://beyondphog.blogspot.com/2009/06/in-memory-of-casey-clines.html
Bob Jackson
June 13, 2009
The more appropriate replacement for Jay Leno on The Tonight Show would have been Casey. No doubt he would be proud that the new host is an Irishman. Casey, my friend, maybe now you know what happened to the lacrosse stick we buried in the face-off circle of the IHS field.
Elaina
June 13, 2009
Meow....
Laurie Perko McKinny
June 13, 2009
Casey you will be missed. I am looking at our first grade class picture with Sr. Ann Elizabeth, you were always so cute and funny. My thoughts and prayers to the Clines family.
Malia Hall-newby
June 12, 2009
Casey,
You will be missed, Love you my friend.
June 12, 2009
Jim, Colleen, and Kevin,
How saddened I am to read of your loss.
The family name sake will be deeply missed by all whose lives he touched.
May the peace of the lord lighten your hearts and give you strength at this ugly time in your lives.
Sheila Casey Drake
Winder, Georgia
Kevin Watkins
June 12, 2009
We'll have another session of "Manhunt" in the new Boynton Junior High. Anyone who participated knows what I'm talking about! You were one in a million. Rest easy.
Carol McKelvey (Caputi)
June 12, 2009
I am so sorry to hear this sad news of Casey. He was the ultimate jokester and funnyman. He was a bright light in my high school days. He will be missed by many I'm sure. My condolences to his family.
Barb Shufelt
June 12, 2009
Casey always brightened up a room when he walked in. My condolences to the family
Billy Cutler
June 12, 2009
Sleep well my friend.We'll have a cold one on the otherside,bet on it. SYBIL
Joe & Lee Leonardo
June 12, 2009
Oh Casey - our hearts are broken. We have had so many great times together that will never be forgotten. We are so glad that we were able to spend time with you at the cottage last August - it was wonderful. Thanks for all the laughs and especially cratorman!
We will miss you.
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