Austin Francis Cassidy

Austin Francis Cassidy passed away after a long term struggle with cancer on November 1, at Rosary Hill Home. He was 64 years old. Austin was born October 4, 1949, in the Bronx, to the late Theresa Walsh Cassidy and Edward Cassidy. He was educated at St. Francis of Assisi Elementary school, Mt. Kisco and graduated from Archbishop Stepinac High School, White Plains. He received a BA in psychology from Manhattan college and an MS in Forensic Science from Yale University.
Austin was well know in Westchester as an arson investigator. He worked for many years for the village of Mt. Kisco, where his positions included fire inspector, code enforcer, assistant building inspector and lastly Building Inspector. In May his illness forced his early retirement.
Austin had a myriad of interest; photography, expert marksmanship, and a love of nature, which included hiking, animals, travel, painting and art. He exhibited his art in the New York area and in Cape Cod Mass. He had many published articles in Cape Cod, focusing on history, many places of interest and how to get the most out of a Cape Cod visit. He organized photography tours in Cape Cod. He was an integral part of the "Art's on the Lake", in Kent, NY.
Austin was also well known for his community service. In the 1970's he volunteered as a special police officer with the Mt. Kisco police department. During the early to mid 1980's he served as fire chief with the Mt Kisco Union Hook and Ladder Co.
Survivors include his wife Marsha Jayko , of Mt. Kisco, his daughter Tara Cassidy of Hopewell Junction and grandchildren , Christina and Michael Dzubak. His brother Brendan and Janet Cassidy of Norristown, PA., two stepchildren, Aimee Nyarady of Ridgefield, CT., Alexander Jayko of Rye, NY., and step granddaughter Lily Nyarady of Ridgefield, CT., two goddaughters Diedre Siegel and Megan Schreck, many cousins , close friends from childhood, especially Jack Wade who also was there through Austin's challenge.
Visitation will be Sunday 7-9PM and Monday 5-9Pm at the Cassidy Flynn funeral home.
Funeral Mass Tuesday 10am., St. Francis of Assisi Church, Mt. Kisco
In lieu of flowers requested donations can be made to Rosary Hill Home, 600 Linda Ave, Hawthorne, NY. 10532., or Union Hook and Ladder Co., Green St., Mt. Kisco ,NY. 10549, or any charity of choice.