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GERALD CASSIDY Obituary

CASSIDY, GERALD W. "JERRY", slipped the surly bonds of earth" on June 28, 2012 with his wife Cynthia da Silva Cassidy at his side, in Miami, FL. Born in Minneapolis, MN on September 2, 1933 to John and Leona (Corrigan) Cassidy, he attended De La Salle High School and St. Thomas and Univ. of Maryland Colleges. Jerry served as a proud US Marine Corps aviator for 11 years in VMA 333, 121 and others. Major Cassidy left the Marine Corps for a career with Pan American World Airways, retiring as a B747 Captain. Jerry is survived by his wife Cindy, his brother Tom (Tille) Cassidy of California, sons John (Claudia) Cassidy and Bill (Jennifer) Cassidy, daughters; Susan (Rick) Puchferran and Elizabeth (Christopher) Barber, sister in law Michelle Richmond, several nieces and nephews and 17 cherished grandchildren. Visitation will be on Thursday, July 5 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm at Van Orsdel Kendall Chapel. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Friday, July 6, 2012 at 10:00am at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church followed by internment with honors at South Florida National Cemetery in Lake Worth, FL. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations in Jerry's name to the Humane Society of Miami, Vitas Hospice or a charity of your choice. View this Guest Book at www. MiamiHerald.com/obituaries.

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Published by the Miami Herald on Jul. 3, 2012.

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Ailish NicPhaidin

June 27, 2024

Remembering you today Gerry. You were one swell gentleman.

June 30, 2013

My love, it has been a year since you've gone. Do you miss me? You are in my heart forever, and you know how terribly I miss you. Until we meet again- thank you for the closeness we shared. Stay with God.

Darby & Rick Tarr

July 15, 2012

To all our Cassidy family,
Jerry was a part of my childhood--and then a wonderful summer neighbor. His friendship was cherished by my dad, Bill, and by Rick and me. Our boys remember him fondly--"Flying" on their computer game (one of the first on the market) with absolute concentration. Jerry was a good listener, a wonderful story teller, and a great friend. Above all, Jerry loved his children. Cindy, though we haven't met, we have heard such lovely things about you and Jerry together. May you all find peace and joy in you memories. God bless.

John Jackson

July 12, 2012

July 10, 2012
We will always remember Jerry with the fondness of memories. He was great to be with and always left us feeling better.
Our sincere condolences to the family.

Patti and John Jackson

Leyla Arner

July 6, 2012

Dear, Cindy,
My prayers are with you during this difficult time. I have such nice memories of Jerry with you at all the barb-b-ques by your pool. Always with a smile and a great story to tell. He'll be missed.

My deepest condolences to your and your family.

Your amiga,

Joey Cueto

July 5, 2012

Dear Cindy,

You are in my prayers and thoughts. My condolences to you and your family.

In God's Hands,
Joey

Toni Cueto

July 5, 2012

Dear Cindy,

We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.

Warm regards,
Toni Cueto and Family

July 4, 2012

Dear Cindy,
We all, who knew Jerry as a wonderful neighbor and friend, will miss him very much. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Tony del Valle

Stan & Joy Frost

July 4, 2012

We'll always remember you.

Harvey Benefield

July 3, 2012

Thanks for being my best friend for the past 45 years.
We will miss you.
Harvey and Jan

mary lou stone

July 3, 2012

will miss jerry's generous heart and willingness to take time to talk with friends. oh cindy, i know how much you will miss him. we all will! sincerely, mary lou stone, clarkesville, ga.

Susan Waite

July 3, 2012

Dear Cindy,
I am so, so sorry that you have lost Jerry, your beautiful husband and best friend. I am praying for you both.
Much love,
Susan

July 3, 2012

I remember only the good times;
your absence is but a pause, until we all shall see you again.

Ray Jasica
Punta Gorda,Florida

Michelle da Silva Richmond

July 3, 2012

I will always miss my sweet brother-in-law and ice cream buddy. It was an honor to have been a part of his family.
Have a safe trip, Chief.

July 3, 2012

Cindy,
My thoughts and prayers have been with you and Gerry over these difficult weeks and will continue. I send my love. Paula

The Geise Family

July 3, 2012

Our deepest condolences to the Cassidy Family.
Rest in peace, Jerry.

Ailish NicPhaidin

July 3, 2012

Dearest Cindy, I am so shocked and deeply saddened. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Your loss is huge. We loved Gerry and we love you. Please take care of our Cindy. Gerry will be sorely missed. With love from us both.

Ailish & Alannah NicPhaidin

July 3, 2012

I will miss my best friend and the love of my life.
Cindy

Don Hadden

July 3, 2012

sincere condolences

July 3, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to the Cassidy family. Jerry and I used to get together at the montly pilot lunch and it was always a pleasure to hear his stories. After our moved to Bogota, Colombia, we still continued this wonderful friendship. Great PAN AM CAPTAIN!! WE WILL MISS HIM...Hans and Elsa Schnueckel.

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