Jerome Cassidey

Jerome Cassidey obituary, Shelton, WA

Jerome Cassidey

Jerome Cassidey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Forest Funeral Home and Cemetery - Olympia on Jul. 8, 2025.

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Jerome (Jerry) H. Cassidey, Jr., age 77 passed peacefully at home in Olympia, Washington surrounded by his family on May 21, 2025 after a brief illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Niki Cassidey, his devoted daughter, Sara Cassidey, and his beloved grandson, Ewan Cassidey. He is also survived by his brother in law, Nick Sagona, Jr. (Barbara), and a host of other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerome H. Cassidey, Sr. and Doris K. Cassidey and his brother John D. Cassidey. Jerry was a environmental science teacher and a coach, first with the New Orleans Public School System, and the with the St. Tammany Parish School System, retiring after 36 years. He was born in New Orleans, LA and lived 44 years in Slidell, LA. Over the years he enjoyed traveling, camping, photography, working out and working in his gardens. No services are planned, and family and friends are asked to donate to the charity or organization of their choice. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Jerome, please visit our Tree Store.

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