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John Casey Obituary
WILKES-BARRE — Devoted family man John Joseph Casey, 81, a long-time resident of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, and former resident of Palm Beach, Florida, passed away on Nov. 3, 2019.
John was born on Apr. 27, 1938, the son of Edward and Elizabeth Casey, along with brother Teddy and sister Elizabeth, in Wilkes-Barre. From these humble beginnings anchored by a strong and loving family John lived a life of remarkable accomplishments and boundless generosity.
He is survived by his wife Carol; his two children, Jonathan and Cara (Trevor); and his grandchildren Catherine, Scarlett and Harper; as well as his sister, Elizabeth Tonrey.
John enrolled in the Military Academy after high school before attending Boston University and eventually earning his Juris Doctorate from Suffolk University, which led to an illustrious career as a business leader and entrepreneur. Over the course of his professional life he served as the Chairman & CEO of The Bostonian Group, Chairman & CEO of the American Network Group, and Chairman & CEO of Alexander Technologies.
John and his wife Carol were prominent members of the New England charitable community. John came from a long line of visionary political and social leaders, tracing back to his grandfather Congressman John J. Casey, who was noted for his formation of the first coal miners' unions and the passing of the original child labor laws. John served on the boards of Boston Catholic Charities, Red Auerbach Foundation, Italian Home for Children, and was a founder of the Robert F. Kennedy Foundation Golf Tournament, among many others.
While his business success and charitable contributions to our world were of the highest caliber, he was a true family man and his most proud achievement was the love he generated and felt as a husband, father, grandfather, sibling, uncle, cousin and surrogate family member to a seemingly endless line of family members and friends. His relentless strength, his magnanimous personality, and the pure kindness of his heart will truly be his most lasting legacy.
A service to honor and celebrate John's life will be held at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Palm Beach at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 12.
In lieu of flowers, donations honoring John's life can be made to Open Roads Academy, 1223 Wilshire Blvd, #351, Santa Monica, California, 90403, or online by visiting www.openroads.org.
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Jay Miller
November 12, 2019
I was so sad when Jonathan called informing me his dad had passed. I worked for (John would want me to say with him) John at Alexander Technologies. Everyone respected John for the kind and fair manner he treated all employees, he truly cared for everyone even during difficult times. He never lost his cool and would rather smile and talk it over. I learned so many valuable lessons from John and wish I could have thanked him more.
When traveling with John he loved to share with me how much he loved Carol and his children Jonathan and Cara. Everyone will miss him and heaven will love him.
Melissa Wright
November 12, 2019
I have known Jon is son for several decades and only once had the pleasure to be in the company of John, his father. His light shined bright from the moment I meet him, I could feel the compassion he carried in his heart, same, as I have always felt in the presence of his son Jon. A true friendship I've always treasured since our first encounters. We enjoy a wonderful evening with is father some 15 years ago now, and I will treasure that brief moment of father and son bonding that brought back great memories for me, they shared that evening over dinner. My prayers be with all of you with light and love as you celebrate the great legacy he has left behind and know that he is most certainly watching over all those he loved with great pride in his heart for everything you were to him in each of your own individual ways. God Be With Your Family or Your Spiritual Guide as you find your peace with such tragedy.
Always with Light-N-Love, Melissa Wright
Malia Ferris
November 11, 2019
We're sorry for your loss.
May your Dads light shine forever in your hearts
Malia & Sean Ferris
Patricia Crawford
November 10, 2019
Dearest Carol and Family,
John was an inspiration to all who knew him--so positive and upbeat.
May you find peace in the days ahead.
RIP, my friend!
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Bobby Vincent
November 9, 2019
John was a good friend and my manager/attorney throughout the "One Stage" television show era. We shared the same ideology and thoughtfulness throughout my musical career although at times I did drive him crazy. My deepest condolences to Carol and his children. May we meet again in the afterlife and continue what we started.
Bobby Vincent
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