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ALEXANDER CASSIE Obituary

CASSIE--Alexander Andrew. Alex Cassie, 1950-2024, architectural historian, antiquarian, classicist, historian of 19th Century Boston, antiques dealer, real estate investor, night club owner and all-around bon vivant succumbed to a long-term illness on June 8, 2024. A graduate of Brandeis University and a life-long resident of Boston and Maine, Alex possessed an effervescent intellect, an infectious charm and the inerrant eye of a connoisseur. He was much loved and will be sorely missed. Survived by siblings Lawrence, Brian, Marsha and Eric and five nephews and nieces. Future memorial service to be held in Boston. Your Friends, Jay, Jim, Ed, Gary, Michael and Richard

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Published by New York Times on Jun. 10, 2024.

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Eric Davis

July 14, 2024

I was thinking about you, hoping you were well. I was trying to reach you. Rest in peace my friend.

Harvey B. S. Webber

July 3, 2024

A truly intelligent man, a kind person and a boy what a life he enjoyed! I was shocked to hear he wasn´t doing well but even then he seemed cheery and positive knowing "the hourglass sands was getting to empty" Selling and gabbing to customers, he sure lived for Brimfield. The last fall Brimfield I stayed a couple days spending more time than ever before with him. Some meals, helping him with some things, talking antiques, thrift stores and history. I loved the sober arrogant of Alex. Thats when he was at his best. A sad event .... The passing of such an interesting man....

John

June 25, 2024

Alex sounded like a great guy who will be missed by many. I knew some Cassie´s. Who were his parents and grandparents?

Arabella Lyon

June 23, 2024

"Look. Do you know what this is?"
He holds a fragment between his thumb and finger, pointing to the sky.
I see dusty terracotta, a broken piece.
"A kylix. A fifth century drinking cup. I owned one."
He lifts the shard higher; the sky now lit with Apollo´s sun.
"A flat cup so men could lounge and drink."
On this sliver of what was, Socrates teaches Alcibiades,
Red figured Odysseus lectures Achilles,
Dionysius dances with satyrs,
Medusa stares back.

You looked for art in fragments.
I only look for you.

Jay Gayner

June 22, 2024

I met Alex in September 1968 on the first day of freshman year at Brandeis, when we introduced ourselves as roommates. We ended up sharing living quarters for the next 6 years, in sketchy apartments in Cambridge, Newton, Beacon Hill, Roxbury and the South End. He became the closest friend I´ve had in my life. Alex was an extraordinary human being. His depth of knowledge, curiosity and memory were all prodigious. He stoically accepted some bad turns in his life, never losing his charm or enthusiasm. He was genuinely interested in people. He had the most marvelous eye for the beauty and quality of all arts and design, and in some areas his knowledge was encyclopedic and unparalleled. We saw quite a bit of each other over the last decade, which makes his passing all the more difficult. He will be sorely missed and long remembered.

Brian Cassie

June 20, 2024

Alex looks like Jay Gatsby in his photo with Laurel. For part of his life, he was a Gatsby-like character, with a great circle of admiring friends. When he was a kid, he was Buzzy, looking for showy caterpillars with me. I kept looking for caterpillars and Alex took another wonderful path.

Laurel

June 15, 2024

Alex in the early or mid 1980's at his most debonair.

Sheila Lumi

June 13, 2024

Alex was a true gentleman and a scholar. I looked forward to seeing him every Brimfield and hearing him share his knowledge of art and culture. He was an honest man and a gentle caring soul who loved beauty and was loved by many. I will miss you Alex. You have touched so many lives and you will not be forgotten.

Tom Luciano

June 12, 2024

Heartbroken. So many memories of one of the kindest and most formative people ever in my life.

Jian Heller

June 12, 2024

Alex you sure were a character and a friend, I will miss all our conversations we had at Brimfield Antique Show, and your wealth of knowledge. I liked your gesters as I tried to corrupt you with my vulgar sence of humor, it was all in good fun. I will miss you Madam Joan Heller

Ted pietras

June 11, 2024

Alex was a wonderful person and very classy colleague. I enjoyed his presence and humor

Nicola Mitchell

June 11, 2024

Thinking of you at this sad time. Nicola and John.

Kathy Cassie

June 10, 2024

My sincere condolences on Alex´s passing. Wish we had more of a chance to get to know each other better. He will be missed.

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