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Thomas Casey Obituary

Casey, Jr., Thomas L.
Thomas L. Casey, Jr., 72, of Westbrook, CT, and Ormond Beach, FL, passed away peacefully with his beloved wife at his side on August 20, 2019.
He was born in Bridgeport, CT, son of the late Thomas L. Casey, Sr., and Hazel (Pierson) Casey.
Tommy was raised in Milford, CT and after his discharge from the Navy, moved to Hartford. He worked for the DOT before becoming a Hartford Fire Fighter "The best job in the world he would say." After retiring from the fire department, he finished his career as a permits inspector for the DOT.
He was predeceased by his sisters, Betsy Callahan and Kathleen Casey. Tommy leaves behind his wife Margaret (Martin) Casey; his daughter Dawn Konrad and her husband Rod; and his grandson Owen Konrad of East Hartford; his brother Michael of Milford and his best friend and brother Timmy Casey of Wethersfield, CT; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins and his beloved pets Pirate and Knucky.
Tommy was a people person. He had a great smile, loved a good joke, had a sense of humor and a kind heart. After retirement, his life revolved around his many friends at the YMCA in Old Saybrook, the Dunkin Donuts Coffee Club, but most especially the Monday Night Meetings, as a friend of Bill W.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in St. John Church in Old Saybrook, CT. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery in Clinton. Calling Hours will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. in Swan Funeral Home, 1224 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook, CT.

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Published by The New Haven Register on Aug. 24, 2019.

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Margaret Casey

August 20, 2023

Four years ago today we lost you. There are many things I miss like that wonderful smile, your jokes and your zest for living. I pray that wherever you are in the universe you have all the peace you so deeply deserve. Love you, miss you., your beloved wife, Margaret.

Margaret Casey

August 19, 2022

Three years. Now I have great memories of a good life, Tommy. Your last wish for me has happened. I know you are happy for me. Always with love, your Meg.

Margaret Casey

August 20, 2021

It´s been 2 years today that you passed. As I move along with my life you are always in my thoughts and prayers. I miss you.

MARGARET CASEY

August 20, 2020

TODAY IS THE 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF YOUR PASSING. I HAVE GAINED A LOT OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT LOSS, LOVE, AND THE GOOD YEARS WE HAD TOGETHER. I ASSURE YOU THAT I WILL NEVER TRULY UNDERSTAND ALL OF IT BUT IT HAS BEEN THE DRIVING FORCE IN MOVING ON. YOU WE WORRIED ABOUT HOW I WOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF AND I ASSURE I AM. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GOOD YEARS WE HAD THOMAS. SLEEP WITH GOD IN PEACE. YOUR WIFE MARGARET.

Margaret Casey

August 20, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Angela Seymour

August 25, 2019

You do not know me, but I send you my sincere condolences and consider you family as I am the widow of a firefighter, so we are all part of the Brotherhood forever. I am also a friend of Bill W., and live only about 50 miles from Ormond Beach. My prayers will be with you and your loved ones as you go through this difficult time in your life. I am in my 6th year of being a firefighter's widow. I am here for you 24/7 if you ever wish to talk or meet. Love and prayers to you and yours and may God give you peace and comfort.

Angela Seymour
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
904-704-9726

August 24, 2019

sorry for your lose Bill Chalmers

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