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Giuseppe Cassara Obituary

Giuseppe A. Cassara Feb. 26, 1963–Aug. 24, 2009 Joe passed away peacefully after a valiant battle with cancer, with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his sister Rosa, who died in his homeland Monreale, Sicily. He is survived by his father Andrea, mother Giuseppa, older brother Giovanni, sister-in-law Ana, nephew Andrew, step-nephew Jonathan, older brother Ludovico, niece Brianna, younger sister Rosa Maria Manfredi, brother-in-law Dan, nephew Danny, niece Liliana, younger sister Maria Anna, niece Giulia, younger sister Patrizia Nudi, brother-in-law Mark, niece Mikayla. Giuseppe attended Mountain View High School (Eagles) and was a standout soccer player, a friend to many and lived life to the fullest. Joe will be missed by all who knew and loved him, and we all rejoice that he has finished the race and received his crown of glory. A Vigil will be held Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., with visitation from 5:00 p.m., at Cusimano Family Colonial Mortuary, 96 W. El Camino Real, Mtn. View. Funeral Mass will be Friday, Aug 28 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, 582 Hope St., Mtn. View. Interment at Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to Hospice of the Valley, 4850 Union Ave., San Jose, CA 95124. Please sign the guestbook at: www.cusimanocolonial.com.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News on Aug. 26, 2009.

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August 24, 2010

Joe, I did not cry while you where alive and ill, I did not cry at your funeral. But the last year I have been lost. I try and find myself but it's hard. I am going to see someone for my kids and for myself. I have been talking about you and how hard it was all those years. I don't regret the help I gave you, I would do it again. But the missing you is sooo hard. I thought I could tell myself that you are still in Tennessee, But it doesn't work. I see Danny who looks soo much like his godfather. I see your pics. I love you!!!!!!! Always! I will get past this just as I awlays struggle throught thinks I promise!! Rosa

Trish Cassara Nudi

August 21, 2010

Dear Brother, almost a year since your passing and I miss you and think of you often, I want you to know you will alwaus remain in our hearts today and always, love you! Little One!

Antonina Vallelunga

October 19, 2009

Dear, Cassara and Family, I am so saddened to hear the passing of your beloved son Giuseppe. My sincerest thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. I have many memories of Joe, he was a sweet and caring person. My parents, Salvatore & Michelina Vallelunga, (Trabia Sicily), send their prayers to you. May he rest in peace and may God give you the strength. Love and Peace.
Antonina Gorr-Vallelunga (Portland, Oregon)

Trish Cassara Nudi

September 16, 2009

My Dear Brother Joe, I think of you always, it has been now a little over 3 weeks since you've left us, you are still in my heart brother and will always be, I love you so much and miss your smile and caring voice. I love you dear bother, until we see each other again! "You're in my Heart" In my Heart - love the Little one - Trish

Marci Price

August 31, 2009

Dear Cassara family,
Sorry to hear about Joe's passing. We had gone to Graham together, I was one of many girlfriends in Jr high, we had gone to different High Schools, but he was & always will be a great memory of our past. Marci (formerly Luna)

JOE AND DORINA MUNOZ

August 30, 2009

Dear Andrea and Josephina, We are so sorry in your loss of your precious son Joe, our sincerest thoughts are with you and your family. with Love and Prayers Joe and Dorina Munoz in Clovis, Ca your nieghbor Paul Gutierrez daughter and son-in-law

Ludovico Cassara

August 29, 2009

Joe, you will be missed very much, not only by our family but by everyone whose life you touched. But the memories you left us with will never fade away, all those times we spent together being your soccer coach in the early years, playing together in others, then working for the same employers on different occasions. I remember in the summer of 1981 when we were in Sicily at the same time we were able to play some soccer along with our cousins and their friends. On one occasion in one of the games you and I worked the ball from midfield with such flair and finesse while communicating in English that we impressed them all, both team mates and opponents. I also shared at your vigil and want to re-share for all those who couldn't attend how brave you were in dealing with the cancer. You were so strong for all of us, you handled it with such dignity. The nights you spent at my house in Gilroy were very special to me, although I have many friends in Gilroy and many have come to my house for parties and celebrations, you were the one who spent the most nights at my house than anyone since my divorce. The cups of espresso we'd have in the mornings, the bbq's in the evenings the conversations about life in general, and in the final months the conversations about how amazing our Lord was putting things into place. I have no doubt at all about God's promises and you assured me that you didn't either, so we all look forward until the day when we will all be at that place where there is no pain, no sickness, and no tears. I also would like to add so that all who read these messages know just how much everyones love and support that was shown to you and our entire family will always be greatly appreciated, and I pray that God would richly bless them their entire families.

With never ending love, your brother,
Ludovico

Peter Passantino

August 27, 2009

Dear Cassara Family,

My family is deeply saddened to hear of Joe's passing. Our hopes and prayers are with all of you. The memories of growing up with Joe and and the rest of you will never be forgotten and are refreshed in this time of sorrow. We are glad that Joe is no longer suffering and is with God and many others we have all lost. A special thank you to my friend Ludo for getting me to Gilroy over the fourth of July so I could vist Joe and tell him I loved him. You all are in our thoughts and prayers always.

Your Friends and brother.
Pete Passantino and family

Melody Vega (formerly Wargo)

August 27, 2009

Dear Cassara Family,

I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Joe. I was in the same graduating class with him at Mtn. View High School. I remember his smile and gentle nature. I am so sorry for everything he went through. May you comfort each other and remember happy times you shared together. My condolences go out to you.

August 27, 2009

it's only been a few weeks that i met and know and spent working time with the good looking, perfect lashed gentleman by the name of Joe Cassara.

my prayers and thoughts are with you. and i would like to remember you with the picture on the refridge.

i am certain that u are missed by your family and friends and i am one of them.

Go in peace with the Lord!

love,

Lucia "Roe" Hines

Maurizio Zoppi

August 27, 2009

Ciao Giuseppe, I will always remember your smile and kindness, the same you had since the first time I met you 21 years ago.
Be in peace, Maurizio

Le Sincere Condoglienze mie e della Famiglia Zoppi a tutta la Famiglia Cassara'.

Rosa Manfredi

August 26, 2009

Joe,

Dan, Lili and Danny will miss you coming and spending days and nights with us. I don't know what Dan will do with the next day pizza you loved so much!. When we eat it, it will be in your honor. Remember what I said to you "you have not been a borden taking care of, but it's been an honor! We love you always. The coach will be waiting for you! Love you, Rosa, Dan, Danny and Lili

August 26, 2009

Dearest Cassara Family, our hearts go out to you all. We are deeply sorry for your loss and we will always have you in our prayers. Abbracci forti.
Lauretta, John, Garrett and Isiah Avina, Mara and Ray Perez and Andrew Saguindel-Hollister and Gilroy

August 26, 2009

My Sweet Sweet Brother. You will always be in our hearts and souls. We will miss you! but you are no longer suffering, for that we are at peace and we will see you again, IN HEAVEN!!!

Ti vogliamo un sacco di bene fratello mio!!!

We Love you! forever and a day........

Love you,
Marianna and your niece Giulia

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