Roy Cassidy

XENIA — Family and friends mourn the loss of Roy L. Cassidy, who left his earthly home on the afternoon of Monday, October 9, 2017, at Kettering Medical Center where he had been a patient in the ICU. Roy was born on Independence Day, July 4, 1947 in Maysville, Kentucky the son of Roy L. and Charlotte L. Cassidy. He leaves behind his devoted and loving wife, Carol L. (Hough) Cassidy, whom he married on June 7, 1969 in Morehead, KY. He is also survived by his daughter and son-in-law: Katie and Bill Brown of Marlinton, WV; two granddaughters: Julia Madeline and Sadie Kathleen Brown; whom he adored and who lovingly referred to him as "Poppy". Also surviving are his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Dr. Patricia Dailey, Moss Beach, CA; Roberta "Bobbie" and Proc Caudill; William "Bill" and Patricia Hough, all of Morehead, KY and Wayne Hough of Nashville, TN; uncle: Pete Cassidy of Xenia; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. He graduated from Xenia High School, Class of 1965; and continued his education at Morehead State University, Morehead, KY, where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree. He earned his teaching certificate from Wright State University and Master's Degree in Education from the University of Dayton. He served in the United States Air Force from 1969-1973, being stationed at Eglin AFB, Florida; as well as bases located in Kansas, Colorado and Texas. During the Vietnam Conflict, he and his comrades were stationed in Osan, Korea where they worked to produce one of the most successful radio marathons in Korea's history, raising money for seven different orphanages in the country. He was awarded the Air Force Meritorious Service Commendation 1970-72; while serving as Coordinator in the 3207th Armament and Munitions Test Support Squadron at Eglin AFB. Following his military service, he taught 4th grade at Driscoll Elementary for 35 years in the Centerville School District. Roy earned numerous awards, including from The Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics in 1997 for being the Outstanding Mathematics Elementary Classroom Teacher in the West District and was recognized as Who's Who Among American's Teachers 2003-2004. In 2002, Roy was entered into the Centerville Education Foundation Hall of Fame as an Outstanding Teacher. Roy also coached football at Centerville High School and Carroll High School, as well as golf at St. Brigid CYO. More recently, he coached Carroll High School Girls Golf, where several of his players competed at the State level. He and Jim Beaver, were instrumental in implementing Kids Golf Camp at Xenia's WGC. Roy loved his students and coaching, and always tried to be encouraging and positive. Roy was an avid supporter of the University of Dayton. Many will remember seeing Roy at UD Football, Basketball and Baseball Games, where he worked as team statistician for 42 years. He also worked for many years at Notre Dame's Youth Basketball Camp under "Digger" Phelps. Thanks Jim Larkin. He was a scorekeeper with the Dayton Dragons Baseball Team. Roy was a long time and active member of the St. Brigid Parish. Roy will be missed greatly by those whose lives he touched and helped in athletics and the classroom. The bonds he made with his Pitch Group will be cherished by all who were a part of it. Many golf outings and card gatherings were shared with joy. The family would like to thank the Kettering Medical Center for their excellent care and attention that he received. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 AM Friday, October 13, 2017 at St. Brigid Catholic Church, 312 Fairground Rd., Xenia. Interment to follow in St. Brigid Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 5-8 PM at the church. Roy and his wife, Carol worked annually to honor their good friend Jim Fleisher by raising funds through a golf outing to benefit St. Brigid School Scholarship Program and The Xenia High School Jim Fleisher Scholarship Program. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Roy's memory be given to the Jim Fleisher Memorial Golf Outing, c/o Greene Giving, 941 W. Second St., Xenia, OH 45385. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mccolaughfuneralhome.com. (Services in care of McColaugh Funeral Home, Inc., Xenia.)