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Cornelius PLANTEFABER

Kalamazoo, Michigan

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PLANTEFABER, Cornelius "Casey" Of Penn Valley, CA Formerly of Kalamazoo

Cornelius "Casey" Plantefaber, died on July 23, 2009 at home with his wife, Charmia and his beloved spaniels, Lilly and Harley by his side. Casey was born in Kalamazoo on November 17, 1951, the son of...

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I only knew Capt Casey from sailing with him once on Windjammer's Polynesia. My fondest memory of that trip is watching him anchoring in St Barths bay in a spot I didn't think possible, nor did the boats nearby. Casey put us in the best spot possible to see an incredible fireworks show, it was amazing. We had to leave after the fireworks and Capt Casey manuvered that boat out of that spot that had gotten even tighter as the evening wore on. As we left, crew on several nearby boats who had...

Dear Rita, Lois and Mary,

I have just learned about Casey and am very saddened to hear of his death. I have so many wonderful memories of Casey. Trips to GLCC in the Opel, playing on the island, playing with Clohoe, the day Mary came home from the hospital......there are so many memories. I would be remiss not to mention how much Bernie loved that funny little kid, and how, after Neil's death, there seemed to be a real love for "Big Bernie ", too!
His life was short, but full...

Casey: Even though it's been so many years since we last spoke, I will always remember you saying, "Hello Pal" when ever we met. Rest in Peace my friend, and May God comfort you family.

I am so sorry to have received notice that Casey had passes on. We were friends since we were 6 or 7. The last time I saw him was in 1972. Even tho we didn't keep in touch I thought of him often. We had a lot of fun together.
Rick Powell