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passed away at home on April11, 2014 at age 83. He was born on December 4, 1930 in Butte, Montana to Patrick and Christine Cassidy. When he was just a toddler his family moved to Livingston, Montana where Ed spent his youth playing basketball and enjoying life in the "prettiest little town in Montana". In 1948 Ed joined the U. S. Navy and served four years on the destroyer U.S.S. Benner. In 1956, he and his wife Sylvia moved to Phoenix where he joined the Police Department to begin his career in law enforcement. Here he would raise his family and serve 30 years with the Department, retiring as a Police Major in 1985. While on the Department, he taught police related course's for ten years at Phoenix College. He always made it clear in the fall that there would be no class on the day Notre Dame played USC. Ed stayed in law enforcement after his retirement working as Security Administrator for Intel, Liquor License Division Manager for Arizona Department of liquor, Director of Detention for Maricopa County Sheriffs Office, and External Hearing Officer for Inmate Grievances for MCSO. He also had a consulting firm with Hugh Ennis as well as his own consulting company. He is preceded in death by his parents, Pat and Christine Cassidy, wife Sylvia, sister Joyce Cassidy, brothers Pat Cassidy, John Cassidy and Tim Cassidy. He leaves behind his loving and devoted family, wife Margaret, daughters Debbie Cassidy, Judy (Al) Hoffner, Karen (Dave) Whitehead, son Mike (Barb) Cassidy, step-daughter Susan (Chris) Kuhn, grandchildren Brit Bazzell, Jared (Julie) Bazzell, David (Brandy) Hoffner, Ryan (Julee) Hoffner, Kevin (Kristen) Hoffner, Mike (Nichole) Cassidy, Pat Cassidy, Stephen Kuhn, Taron Kuhn, Katie Cassidy, and great-grandchildren Patrick, Ophelia, Noah, and Oakley. Services will be held Friday May 9, 2014 at 9:00am at FOP #2 Lodge 12851 N. 19 Ave. Phoenix. Interment will be held after the Memorial Service at 11:00 am at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Ed's name to the 100 Club 5033 N 19 Ave Suite 123, Phoenix, AZ 85015 or Hospice of the Valley 1510 E. Flower, Phoenix, AZ 85014.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Cassidy
L Hiram(Larry) Adams
May 14, 2014
Greetings to Officer Cassidy's family.
I am fortunate to say that over the years as a bank officer I had may friends in law enforcement and most if not all of them what I politely call Street Cops for it was the cop on the beat that first brought me into the fold of law enforcement which eventually found it's way up and into the World Court.
I knew Officer Cassidy and have great respect even at his death on what an outstanding law enforcement officer he was and the respect that he enjoyed from his fellow officers hack in the day.
I have lost several of my Ole Copper Friends lately and it saddens me in one sense but is joyful in another to have known so many like Officer Edward Cassidy and could call him Friend.
May you rest in Peace my Friend and Officer Cassidy we/I shall forever remember you and miss your presence at the same time.
May God Bless your memory and to that of you loving family still present.
L.Hiram(Larry)Adams
Phoenix,AZ
Brenda Wilson
May 9, 2014
Chief Cassidy was a man of integrity and strong moral values. I had the blessings of working with him at the Sheriff's Office. He talked about his family often and they were the joy of his life. He made a difference in so many lives and it was an honor & privilege to know him. He truly is one of the finest people I have ever known. May the LORD be with all of you during this difficult time. The greater the person, the greater the loss. Brenda Wilson
CM Geis
May 6, 2014
To all the Cassidy Family,
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all. We are so sorry for the loss of such a great Man!!
Butch and Chris Geis
May 5, 2014
Margaret and family,
Pat and I are sorry to hear of Ed's passing. Ed was someone I looked up to on the department, and I admired him as a being a genuinely nice person.
Mike Midkiff 1097
Sundae Newton née Dixon
May 4, 2014
What a man, loving husband and dear friend to my dad. Hugs to you Margaret and all of Ed's kids. I am so so sorry for your loss.
Debbie Cassidy
April 29, 2014
Thank You All. My Dad was a Very Special Man in many ways...Very comforting to read these comments..??
April 27, 2014
One of the really, really good guys. Never forgot what it was like to be on the bottom of the pecking order.
Ed Routh
Matt Ridener #3857
April 27, 2014
A great police officer, and even better man, by all accounts.
Richard White
April 27, 2014
Margaret and family
To a great Cop and an even better friend.
Dick White
Ben Click
April 27, 2014
Ed,
I cannot think of a better role model for what a professional police officer should be. You helped shape hundreds of police careers including mine. Thank you. May God bless your soul and bring peace and comfort to Margaret and your family. You will be missed.
John & Jerry Horstdaniel
April 27, 2014
So sorry to hear of Ed's passing.
Patrick James Cassidy
April 27, 2014
Last of the James boys!
Walt Smith
April 27, 2014
Had the privilege to know and work with Ed on the PPD. He was one of the finest officers I worked with and a great supervisor. Ed was a great man....
April 27, 2014
Ed is one of the good guys and will always be remembered as such.
Ed Kiyler #435 Phx. P.D. retired
Eunice
April 27, 2014
I didn't know Ed, but I do know his son Mike and daughter-in-law Barb. Great people! So sorry for your loss.
Ben Bacchi
April 27, 2014
When I joined the Phoenix Police Department in 1960, had the opportunity to meet Ed. He was a good Cop and great Boss, who took care of his men. Thanks Ed
April 27, 2014
TERRENCE J KOBZA 3041. TAKE CARE.
Ed Cunningham 2491
April 27, 2014
Please accept my deepest sympathies. I had the honor to work with Major Ed Cassidy during my time with the Phoenix Police Dept.
Ron Bates
April 27, 2014
Maj. Cassidy will be missed by all who served with him as police officers for the Phoenix Police Department. He was universally liked and admired.
Billie Brown
April 27, 2014
Uncle Ed was just my favorite ....He was great man...
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