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James Cassin Obituary

James F. CassinTROY-James F. Cassin, 80, died September 1, 2018. Jim lived in Troy all his life and was the son of the late James and Margaret Honan Cassin. He was a graduate of Catholic Central High School and served in the U.S. Army. Jim was employed in the newspaper industry, retiring as a photojournalist from the Daily Gazette. He was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church and was an avid skier and scuba diver. He was predeceased by his stepmother, Josephine Honan Cassin. The funeral will be held on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. from the Daniel D. Purcell Funeral Home, 510 Pawling Ave. at Parkview Court, Troy and at 10:15 at Sacred Heart Church, Troy where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Troy. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the funeral home Thursday from 8 until 9:30 a.m. Donations in Mr. Cassin's memory may be made to Sacred Heart School, Troy. http://www.lastingmemories.com/james-f-cassin

Published by The Record from Sep. 2 to Sep. 4, 2018.
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RIP Jim

September 4, 2018

I am deeply Sorry for your loss. May your heart be filled with wonderful memories of happy times you spent with James as you celebrate a life well lived. Psalms 90:10

JRJR

September 4, 2018

Loved you Jimmy and all the great photos you took of me, Danae, Kristin, Brett and Robert. Great lives are lived by great people.

Shannon Fogarty

September 4, 2018

Jim was a fine man and wonderful photographer. He will be greatly missed.

Kathy Ricketts Aunchman

September 4, 2018

Our deepest condolences to your family. May your wonderful memories bring you peace and comfort.

FRANCIS T SPATARO JR DDS and staff

September 4, 2018

I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. (Isaiah 61:1,2) With heartfelt sympathy.

September 4, 2018

RIP Jim

September 4, 2018

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Daniel D Purcell Funeral Home

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510 Pawling Ave, Troy, NY 12180

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