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Howard Hopalong Cassady
1934 - 2019
Howard Hopalong Cassady
1934 - 2019
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BORN
1934
DIED
2019
Howard Cassady Obituary
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David (sparky) Leighton
January 5, 2020
Thanks for the memories
Mary Frances Hooker
November 2, 2019
Our Prayers are with you.
Brian & Phyllis Garry
October 21, 2019
Our hearts are heavy, while sharing the passing of "Hop" with the sports world. As a lad, growing up in Spfld. O, #40 was one of our Big hero's, while following OSU football. We are so proud to have shared some fun times with Barb an Hop, and listening to his many great athletic moments. Condolences to the entire Cassady family, and Mr. Cassady's large circle of friends & fans. R.I.P. "Hop". *****
Cary Collier Willis
October 13, 2019
Barbara, I'm so sorry to hear about Hop passing. You're in our hearts and prayers.
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Steele
October 11, 2019
Mr. Cassady had a lot of great accomplishments in his career. I know the family is very proud of him as he leaves many great memories. May the family and fans kerp those great memories in their hearts. May our Heavenly Father be with the family at this time.
October 1, 2019
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. Please accept my condolences and prayers on the passing of your loved one.
John Allen
September 29, 2019
My deepest sympathies go out to your family at the passing of your dear husband, father, and grandfather. It was a pleasure meeting you this afternoon. As a neighborhood friend growing up in the bottoms with Howard, or as we called him then,Red dog I was sorry to see him go. I have many memories of him and the other
guys playing all the ball games and other games that boys played in those days, both in the streets and empty lots in the neighborhood. He was the youngest boy in the neighborhood so he had the devil knocked out of him many times, but he would never concede defeat either in games or fights. He was the most competitive guy I, or any one else ever saw. But he was also one of the best friends one could have. In one of his interviews after winning the HeismanAward, he named all of the guys he grew up with in the neighborhood as being influential in his success as a football player. He said we made him tough. Well, there are more stories than space, so I will just say he was a fine guy as well as a great athlete.
John Allen
Grove City, Ohio
September 29, 2019
I am truly sorry about the passing of your loved one. May God strengthen your family during this time of loss. Deepest sympathies.
Beverlee Hays
September 25, 2019
I will always love the Hopper.....Dad and him had so much fun....you just smiled to see them together...i can hear Hop giggle now....Barb you were a great caregiver i love you too...Love you Beverlee Hays....
September 25, 2019
My heart goes out to you @ your family you will always be in my thanks for being there when I needed you I will always love the two of you Ruth Horn from the blue parrot on st Petersburg beach God bless you
Field Retterer
September 24, 2019
A great player and person
September 24, 2019
May the Father of tender mercies be with the family and friends of Mr. Cassady
Debbie Testement
September 23, 2019
Our entire Florida Tri-County Ohio State Alumni Club based in The Villages Florida send our love, hugs & condolences to Barb & the entire Cassidy family! Hopi back in 2003-2006 made several "cameo appearances " as we grew this alumni chapter from 6 co-founders in 2003 to in 2019 450 alum/fan members! In 2018 our club won the award as THE Top OSU Alumni Club globally! Hopi did his part early on for our club! Rest in Peace Hopi for a Life Well Done! OH-IO! Love, Buckeye Debbie
Roseanne "Neal" Sluka
September 23, 2019
Dear Barb, I was so sorry to learn of Hop's death and my heart hurts for you. I never really knew you or Hop but felt like I did from stories by Barnie and Sharon (my sister). I read once that those closest to us never really leave us and I believe this. My condolences and prayers are with you. Love, Roseanne
September 23, 2019
From 1 Central Pirate to another, RIP Hop
John Sedlock
September 23, 2019
Deepest sympathy to your family. My dad (Dick Elgin) and Hop grew up together in the bottoms. My dad had many stories about the two of them. When I read that he had passed I thought I bet the two of them are chatting up in heaven about the Buckeyes and many other sports. God bless your family.
Chris Elgin Tubbs
Rev. Ron Hooker
September 22, 2019
Family Members,
Coach Cassady now belongs to the ages. He was one of Ohio's finest guys.
He often took a couple minutes to talk with fans like me . He was very loyal and
always tried to help young players develop. He was a man of great integrity. We
have missed him in Columbus since he retired. His Fan, Rev. Ron Hooker
(Long-time President of the Columbus Council of Churches)
John Hoch
September 22, 2019
Thoughts and Prayers to the Cassady Family!
Robert J. Hoch Family's of Lancaster, Ohio
BRY
September 22, 2019
Deepest condolences to the Cassady Family, May the Great God of comfort and peace give you the strength and support to help you cope during this very difficult time.
Jeff Snook
September 22, 2019
A great athlete on the playing field whose greatness off of it was defined by helping others find success in life -- and he always remained amazingly humble in the face of fame while doing so. Job well done, Hop. RIP.
Kevin Donnelly
September 22, 2019
Thank you for being a man for others. From one Sigma Chi brother to another, In Hoc Signo Vinces.
September 22, 2019
Thoughts and prayers to the Cassidy family, may God help you in your time of sorrow.
Joe and Brenda Stapleton
September 22, 2019
My husband and I weren't born when Howard Hopalong Cassidy played for The Ohio State University. But have seen many of his plays already recorded now and then during sport programs here in Columbus, Ohio. We are BIG Buckeyes fans for many years. I can remember watching his son Craig play for us in our living room television. What a great icon from the 50's who played for Coach Woody Hayes. I can picture your dad, grandad and great grandad sitting in between our two legend coaches Woody and Earle Bruce getting ready to root on our football wins right to the very end when we play The Team Up North hearing this week Hopalong said that was his favorite team to play against.
September 21, 2019
May God be with the Cassady family at this time of sorrow. Condolences to the family.
September 21, 2019
Our hearts are saddened for the loss of your dearly beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather. May the God of tender mercies grant you an abundance of love, peace and comfort. We know that you all must be so very proud of his accomplishments and his wonderful legacy!
Jam, Jackson MS.
Ruth Horn
September 21, 2019
Iwill always miss you Ruth from the blue parrot Barb sorry about your loss hope to see ya soon
Johnny Phillips
September 21, 2019
As I think of Ohio State football, I tell everyone about this Hopalong Cassady. He was one of my favorites as I was growing up.
September 21, 2019
So sorry to hear of the passing of "Hoppy". Got to know him over the years in thr Florida Keys. Rest in peace.
Larz & Gary The OceanView Inn & Sports Pub.
Stephanie Readout
September 21, 2019
Remember all getting together around holidays and various times.. with Betty & Howard Aunt Dottie & uncle Ralph Readout
My condolences go out to my aunt Dottie Readout (Howards sister) David, Rene & Craig Cassidy.
September 21, 2019
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. May your treasured memories of Howard always fill your heart with love and peace.
Edith Cunningham Hoover
September 21, 2019
He was President of my Senior Class at Central High School. Condolences to his family and all classmates from Central High, Class of January, 1952.
September 21, 2019
Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort you all during this difficult period.
Thomas Guba
September 21, 2019
As a lifelong big time Ohio St. Buckeye fan, Howard "Hopalong" Cassidy was my favorite all time Buckeye.
Robert Singer
September 21, 2019
Hopalong was a great guy. Met him several times in Tampa. They do not make many pro athletes as friendly and carng as him. All that knew you will miss you. RIP.
Deborah Testement
September 20, 2019
The Tri-County Ohio State Alumni Club of The Villages Florida sends our hugs, prayers & condolences to Barb & the entire Cassidy family!
Kristin E. Slaughter
September 20, 2019
He was a student of my Grandmother, Marguerite Bentz, who taught Principles of Democracy at Columbus' Central High School. She would take my brother and I to the football games there and we got to see him play!! Most present Columbus folks will know Central as COSI now. The school colors were black and red and they were known as the Central High Pirates.
Rob O'Connor
September 20, 2019
As a youth, I recall watching 'Hopalong' on my grandparents' tiny, black and white TV. He was a great player and, according to those who knew him, an wonderful human. Condolences to his family and friends.
Harry Simpson
September 20, 2019
Godspeed Howard, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us. And the memories....
September 20, 2019
A great football player and a better man, say hello to woody for me, c
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