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Lee Casey Obituary
Sept. 14, 1923 - Oct. 11, 2014
Pat, a longtime resident of Piedmont, the surrounding Bay Area, and a resident of California since November 1948, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at the age of 91. Born on September 14, 1923 in Mitchell, South Dakota to Leo & Delia Casey. In 1951, he married his beloved wife, Mary Elizabeth Barrett. Pat is survived by his children, Coleen Manuel, Lea Anne Selleck, Monica Martin, Eileen Casey, and Lisa Torres; his sister, Sheila Dobbins, 15 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Leo & Delia Casey; and brothers, Paul & Phil Casey and daughter Clare Dana. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. In 1958, Pat started working for the UC Berkeley Police Department and retired as a Lieutenant in 1985. He was an active Past President of the Peace Officers Association (PORAC). Pat loved to travel, read, and loved to be with his family and friends.Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at St. Leo the Great Church, 170 Ridgeway Ave., Oakland, CA on Friday, October 17th at 10:00 AM.
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Eric Cranston
November 12, 2014
A terrific gentleman to all he came in contact, with never a bad word about anyone. A loving father to all his girls. We shared many a story over his favorite beer and cigar.
Maria Elena Byron
October 20, 2014
Dear Casey family,
My condolences on the loss of your dad and uncle. Lieut. Casey was always very nice to me when I worked at UCPD. He was a very nice gentleman.
October 15, 2014
Dear Uncle Pat,
You always had a smile and a story to share. We know that you have been greeted by Phil and Claire with love.
Words cannot describe the mark you have left on our hearts.
Patrick, Lisa, Aidan & Keira Dobbins
Monica, Casey and Danielle Martin
October 15, 2014
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
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