JAMES CASSIDY

CASSIDY--Msgr. James P.

Passed away October 14, 2015 at Calvary Hospital, Msgr. Cassidy was born on May 10, 1925 in New Rochelle, NY. He is the son of the late Patrick and Ellen Cassidy. He is pre deceased by his brothers, Thomas, Joseph A. and John G. He is survived by his brother Raymond G. and his wife Marie. Beloved uncle of 19 nieces and nephews as well as 53 grandnieces and nephews. Msgr received his B.A. Degree from St. Joseph's Seminary in 1950. Ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of New York in 1951. Received a M.S., Degree and a Ph.D. from Fordham in Educational Psychology. Did Post-Doctoral work in Clinical Psychology at Fordham and St. Vincent's Hospital. Msgr served as parish priest, first Holy Eucharist in Yonkers from 1951-1954 and Also St. Barnabas in Woodlawn 1954-1964. Msgr served as Director, Family Consultation Service, and Associate Professor at St., John's University. From 1972 to 1989 Director of Dept of Health and Hospitals for Arch of New York. He served as Chancellor of the New York Medical College from 1987 - 1992. From 1992 until 1995, he served as Director of International Association of Catholic Health Institution in Rome; from 1995-2000 he served as the Administrator of Holy Spirit Church in Cortland Manor, 2000-2003 he served as Director of Counseling at North American College in Vatican City. Msgr served as Conventual Chaplain at the Order of Malta and was awarded the Grand Cross Pro Piis Meritis on his 90th birthday. Msgr. Cassidy will be waked at Lloyd Maxcy & Sons, 16 Shea Place, New Rochelle, NY on Sunday, October 18, 2015 from 4pm to 8pm. Mass will be held Monday, October 19, 2015 at 10am at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Donations can be made to TCC Healthcare Center and Calvary Hospital in lieu of flowers.