Marjorie Cleveland Kasack

1917 - 2021

Marjorie Cleveland Kasack
Bethel – Marjorie Cleveland Kasack, age 103, of Bethel, CT, died January 23, 2021 at Sharon Health Care Facility after a brief illness. She was the loving wife of the late Frederick W. Kasack, a licensed optician in the Danbury area.
Marjorie was born December 30, 1917 in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of James Wylie Cleveland and Eleanor (Racke) Cleveland. Marjorie was raised in New Haven, graduating from Hillhouse High School where she was the commencement speaker of her class of over 1,000 students. She continued her education at Grace Hospital Nursing School, graduating as an RN in 1939. After being asked four times to marry him, Marjorie finally said "yes" to her beau, Fred. They were married at Plymouth Congregational Church, New Haven on June 1, 1940. In 1948, the young family built their home in Bethel. Marjorie was a longtime employee of Danbury Hospital, serving as head nurse of the coronary care unit, retiring in 1983.
Marjorie was a very proud member of the Cleveland family. Her eighth great-grandfather Moses Cleveland (b.1620) is said to be the first Cleveland in the New World. Many of his descendants played instrumental roles in the development of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and the birth of our new nation.
A second cousin seven generations past was General Moses Cleveland (b. 1754). A lawyer, a soldier, a politician, a surveyor, he was commissioned in the Continental Army. At the conclusion of the Revolutionary War, he began his law practice. In 1796, was tasked with surveying what was then called the Western Reserve, which later became a portion of Ohio. He is known as the founder of Cleveland, Ohio.
Another descendant of the earliest Moses Cleveland is Marge's cousin, Grover Cleveland (b.1837), Mayor of Buffalo, Governor of the great State of New York, and the 22nd and 24th President of the United States.
In her spare time, Marge loved to sew, play piano, dance, and travel, especially to the Caribbean with her husband Fred. Most of all, she loved her family and looked forward to annual Christmas gatherings at her home. In her later years, as a widow, Marge's sister Audrey Ford came to live with her. They shared the family home in Bethel until Audrey's passing in 2010. Her brother James Cleveland passed away in 2009. Marge was always interested in and followed the athletic teams that her grandchildren and great-grandchildren participated in. Marge was a loyal and avid fan of the UConn Huskies Women's' Basketball team. Even as her eyesight gave way to macular degeneration, she could be found with her chair pulled close to the television cheering on the team.
Marjorie is survived by her devoted and loving son Randall and his wife, Jane of Danbury. She was predeceased by her daughter-in-law Sandra LaFlam Kasack. Marjorie is also survived by her son
Brian and his wife JoAnna of Goshen. In addition to her late husband, she was predeceased by her son Conrad of Brookfield, her daughter Kristi Abbotts (Andre) Boucher of Danbury, her granddaughter Marjorie Kasack (Richard) Reder of North Branford. She leaves behind seven grandchildren, Christopher Kasack, Glenn (Melissa) Abbotts, Jeffrey (Dee Molloy) Abbotts, Kimberly Kasack, Jeremy (Carisa Harrison) Kasack, Melanie (Peter) Ivey. Marjorie was also blessed with eight-great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. She leaves behind many longtime kind and loving friends including the LaFlam family and the Read family, both of Bethel. The family wishes to express our greatest thanks and heartfelt appreciation to Marianna, our mother's home health care provider, for her professionalism, dedication, kindness, and sincere love for Mom, which made it possible for her to remain in the family home until recently.
Burial will be private. A memorial gathering for friends and family will be scheduled at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to a charity or food pantry in your local community. Kenny Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.