Priscilla Caasi

Priscilla Iledan Caasi, Line Dance Instructor, Mahjong, Canasta, Bingo player and retired biochemist died peacefully with family from natural causes at her home 5:05 AM, Thursday, February 5, 2026. Priscilla was 96 years old.

Born in Malinao, Aklan, Philippines, she was a survivor of the Japanese occupation of the Philippine Islands during World War II. Even though her studies were interrupted by war she persevered throughout the years graduating from Madyaas Institute in Numancia, Aklan in 1947; Silliman University in Dumaguete, Negros Occidental in 1950; Michigan State College in 1954 and with a Doctorate of Philosophy in Biochemistry and Nutrition from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1968.

She researched and wrote multiple publications in scientific journals during her career in the Philippines while raising her growing family. After immigrating to the US with her family, Priscilla continued to work full time and raised 10 children in Towson. She retired as the head of the microbiology water testing laboratory at the Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene after 18 years of service. Priscilla spent the past thirty years filling her days with reading (especially Readers Digest), playing the piano, traveling, cruising, teaching line dancing to one and all, gardening, gaming at Bykota and several other Senior centers near Towson, researching genealogical records for Roland and Priscilla's co-authored book, dictating memoirs for Priscilla and Roland (her book) and entertaining with family and friends .

Mrs. Priscilla Caasi was preceded in death by Roland, her husband of 44 years and by "Bob" Willis a loving companion of three years. Priscilla is survived by three sons, Roland Paul, Charlemagne "Chuck", and Licerio Santiago "Ron" of Maple Grove, MN; seven daughters, Nell Aurora Kober, Maria Rhodora Johnson, Annabelle Paige, Gillian Hecker, Cynthia Morgan, Rowena Eppers, Theresa Carullo, 25 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and expecting more.

"My word is the only legacy I can leave behind. But Fate being so, we must not be too unhappy. It is not what we have lost, but what we still have left that we should be thankful for."

In lieu of flowers, please choose a charity that speaks to you -Perhaps one that focuses on advocating for women's or discrimination rights, researching cures and treatments for the root causes of Parkinson's, Lupus, Diabetes, Cancer, mental health disorders OR simply plant a tree through Plant a Memorial Tree for a Loved One | Tree Donations Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home

OR better yet garden - plant a perennial- perhaps some Lilies as remembrance to her childhood nickname.

Novena prayers will being held every night until and including Friday February 13 at 7pm on Zoom Meeting

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A memorial mass will be held for Priscilla Caasi at Our Lady of Peace Church, 10001 Bird River Rd, Middle River, MD 21220 on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 2pm.

Also a celebration of life and memorial will be held for family members, friends, and colleagues at the "Caasi Manor" the first Saturday of June time not yet determined. Please text Chuck your interest in attending the celebration on Saturday, June 6, 2026 (including your name, email, how you know Priscilla and a photo to be shown at event). Expect a "save the date notice" soon.

The best is yet to come….