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Robert Andrew (Bob) Casey was born June 16, 1930, Chicago, Ill., and died August 15, 2012. Bob married his sweetheart and soul mate, Mary Alice (Long) on September 11, 1954.
Predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Winifred (Connelly) Casey and siblings, William, Thomas, Mary Winifred Baker and Francis. Bob is survived by siblings John Casey, Patricia D'Entremont, Margaret Duff, Vincent Casey, Joseph Casey, and Elizabeth Scott.
Loving father of Mary Anne Marra (Patrick); Thomas P. Casey (Sharon); William A. Casey (Lindsay); Theresa Casey; Katherine Kelly; Robert A Casey, Jr, Ellen Taylor (Scott), Joseph Casey (Kristi).
Cherished grandfather of Michael, Patrick, Michael, Andrew, Maire, Kathleen, Evin, Sydney, Liam, Dominic, Samantha, Scott, Andrew Elizabeth, Caroline, Eileen Casey, Allison, Hailey, Evan, Kendall and Logan; and four great-grandchildren: Malachi, Brennan, Sophia and Elliot.
Bob graduated from Immaculate Conception HS, Montclair, NJ in 1947. After graduation, he entered the US Navy and proudly served aboard the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt, until 1949. Bob resided in Bloomfield, NJ before moving to Texas in 1977.
Bob was an active member of St. Ambrose Parish since 1978; he was a member of St. Ambrose St. Vincent de Paul Society, the Golden Youth, and Houston-Galveston Diocesan Senior Senate.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Ambrose Church or to the St. Ambrose St. Vincent de Paul Society, 4213 Mangum Rd, Houston, TX 77092.
Visitation: 6:00 PM, Rosary: 7:00 PM, Friday, August 24, 2012 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church.
Funeral Mass: Saturday, August 25, 2012, 10:00 AM at St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Memorial Oaks Cemetery, 13001 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77079.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Aug. 23, 2012.

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Mary Lynn Domingos

August 28, 2012

Aunt Mary,
Those we hold most dear never truly leave us...they live on in the kindness they showed, the comfort they shared and the love they brought into our lives. My deepest sympathy to you and your beautiful family.
Love,
Mary Lynn

Beth Drounette

August 23, 2012

Mary , Peace be with you ... Love Beth

August 23, 2012

Mrs. Casey,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. If we can do anything to help you, please let us know.
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Sharon Casey

August 20, 2012

I'll miss you Dad. Thank you for raising such a wonderful son, husband and father and lovingly accepting me into your family for all these years.

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