Marie Cassidy

Mary and Neil, just heard of your loss of loved one so dear to you. Thoughts, prayers and condolences to you and the family.

Mary, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. Although I never got to meet her, I feel like I did get to know a little bit about her from listening to your stories about her playing the piano for everyone. I know that she will be dearly missed by friends and family alike.

Mary: my deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Dear Mary,
Although I never had the privilege of meeting your mother in person, I knew, from the many stories you shared, that she was a phenomenal pillar of strength, virtue and grace. Even as a young teen, when times for the both of you were difficult and uncertain, you gleaned from her strength and perseverance and absorbed the same sense of tenacity and empathy---a rare find in a child so young. Your unfaltering, boundless devotion and commitment continued for the rest of her life. It...