Thomas M. Casso Jr.

EASTON——Thomas M. Casso Jr., 87, of Easton, formerly of Hamden, CT., passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Life Care Center of West Bridgewater. He was the husband of the late Vera M. (Ingenito) Casso. Born in Cheshire, CT., a son of the late Thomas M. And Mary (Icaroso) Casso, he was raised in Cheshire and was a graduate of Waterbury High School. He continued his education at the University of Connecticut earning a bachelors degree as a pharmacist. He furthered his education at Southern Connecticut State College where he received a Masters Degree as a speech and hearing pathologist. Thomas began his working career as a pharmacist and later took a position with the New Haven Public School System where he was employed for 25 years as a speech and hearing pathologist. A resident of Hamden, CT for 60 years he was a communicant of St. Rita's Church in Hamden. A gifted pianist, he enjoyed flower gardening and was an amateur artist who belonged to the Paint and Clay Club. Thomas is survived by a daughter, Elen Donahue and her husband William of Easton; two grandchildren, Thomas Donahue and Jack Donahue both of Easton. He was also the brother of the late Catherine DeVito, Marlene Amico and Al Casso. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday morning from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in Kane Funeral Home & Cremation Services 605 Washington Street (Rte.138) Easton followed by a funeral Mass in the Holy Cross Church, 225 Purchase Street, Easton at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations in Thomas' memory may be sent to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Connecticut, 126 Monroe Turnpike, Trumbull, CT. 06611. For directions or condolences visit www.kanefuneralhome.com