Joseph-Casale-Obituary

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Joseph A. "Pop" Casale

SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York

1936 - 2025 (Age 88)

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DIED
July 18, 2025
AGE
88
LOCATION
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York

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William J. Burke & Sons / Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes Obituary

Saratoga Springs - Joseph A. Casale, age 88, formerly Herkimer, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 18, 2025, following a brief illness. He was born in 1936 and built a wonderful life with his childhood sweetheart, Frances Pape Casale. Joe was employed by the Herkimer Fire...

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Sue, Marianne and Joe,
Growing up on Lake Street many years ago and connecting with your parents in various ways I considered it an honor to get to know them as they were wonderful people from my perspective. Very respectful and kind. Your Dad always gave me a wave when I jogged past your house to the trail around mirror lake. May your memories of them always be a treasure.

My sorrow and condolences for your loss.

/ Scott Stone

Marianne, Sue, and Joe..We are so saddened to hear of Joe’s passing. He was so loved at HMB by so many people. He always had an entire community around him! I will miss our talks on his porch, rides in his cart around the park and greeting him on his boat. He loved his family with all his heart as well as his friends. May he rest in peace and may your many memories of your Dad give you peace as well. Fondly, Kathy and Bill Lancaster

Marianne, Sue and Joe,
There are no words heartfelt enough to express how sorry we are about the passing of your dad. He was a beautiful sole with the kindest heart. His contagious laugh filled a room with happiness and made everyone around him feel welcomed. He is now with your sweet mom dancing in heaven and we pray that brings you all some peace and comfort. Hold on to the many cherished memories you have and let them help you through this very difficult time. One thing is for...

Working with Joe(Chief) on the Village of Herkimer we were able to enjoy the service to our community. Thank's again, Joe.

Marianne, Sue and Joe...
Your dad was a happy man, kind and loved the three of you with all his heart. His face showed it whenever he was supporting you over the years. Im glad he's with your mom now.
Donna Giffune

Pop was an hero for his children and grandchildren. How he missed Fran (as we all did). He was a man of integrity and always made us all individually feel like we were special to him. To Joseph Jr, Mar, Sue, Ben and Haley (and all his beautiful grandchildren), my heart hurts when I heard of his passing. On the other hand, being reunited to Fran made his passing complete for Joe. Even though he no longer is physically in the present, no one can remove the treasure chest in our hearts of...

Sue, Marianne, Joe, and family, my sincere condolences. Your dad was not only my Deputy Chief when I started in the HFD, he was my mentor, but more importantly he was my friend. I’m sorry that I won’t be there to see you and pay my respects for Joe’s last alarm. I’ll never forget the man I called Chief and you called Pop!

Mare and family, so sorry for the loss of your”pop”. He was a kind and loving person who looked after his family love and prayers