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John Casey Obituary
STERLING - John Francis Casey Jr., age 97, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 20, 2016 surrounded by his family after a short illness. Born on May 30, 1919 to John and Sophronia Casey in Holden, he worked underground on the tunnels supplying water to the City of New York from up state while in his teens. He joined the military in January of 1942 and served in Europe until he was honorably discharged as a Tech Sergeant, Grade 3 in December of 1945. John trained as a blacksmith/welder and supported the invasion of Normandy by designing and welded snorkels on tanks so they could run underwater when leaving LSTs for the beach. John followed the troops ashore repairing damaged vehicles which were then forwarded on to the front. He was awarded Good Conduct & Victory Medals and a European African Middle Eastern Theatre Campaign Ribbon.
John lived several places before settling in Sterling. His career includes building Pullman Standard and welding for Norton Company in Worcester. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, LOCAL 4, and retired at the age of 62 from R. E. Chapman Co. in Oakdale. He liked to say that he had been retired longer than he had worked.
John enjoyed spending time in the woods as much as with family and friends hunting, fishing and always working on a project or two. He was an active member in several Foxhunting and Sportsman Clubs. His passion was his Foxhounds, breading and the competition of field trials of which he amassed hundreds of trophies and ribbons winning from Prince Edward Island, Canada to Mississippi, USA.
Beside his wife Doneta Bronise (Bartash) of 63 years of marriage , family includes his sons, Timothy Casey and his wife, Susan Ostrowski, Shawn Casey and his wife, Holly Mailloux; and sister, Winifred Jeanne Jackson. He was predeceased by the following siblings: Margaret, Dorothy, Helen, Hazel, Mildred, Mary, Elizabeth, Phyllis, Pauline, James, Irene and Walter and leaves behind many nieces and nephews. His favorite saying was "a hug is a handshake from the heart".
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with John's family from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 26, in the Miles-Sterling Funeral and Tribute Center, 100 Worcester Road (Rte. 12), Sterling, followed by a Service of Personal Reflections at 4 p.m. Burial will be private in Hillside Cemetery, Sterling. To share a memory or offer an online condolence visit
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Dennis Bartash
November 16, 2021
Dennis Bartash
November 16, 2021
Dennis Bartash
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Dennis Bartash
November 16, 2021
Five years just fly by. Even now I miss John & Donna we had such good times when we made the trek from Wisconsin to Massachuttes. I don't think those wonderful memories will ever fade. God Bless Donna, John, and their boys loved ones.
December 3, 2016
Doneta was our Moms first cousin. We knew John as a cousin,too. He and Doneta came to many of our Beeaker family reunions at Sabothday Lake in Maine and Donna,John and boys would visit in Rumford! Now they are all together again!
Our condolences to our cousins, Tim and Shawn from Barby(KAUL) Buxton,Patty(KAUL)Hopkins
Marlene Beeaker
December 3, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
A heart
Shawn Casey & Holly Mailloux
December 1, 2016
Beautiful wrought iron railings on the steps into our home were made in one summer, by our dad, alone, working in his backyard workshop.
He will be remembered, every time someone reaches out for a sturdy hand.
John in Europe WWII
Shawn Casey
November 27, 2016
John & Doneta's Wedding Photo.
Shawn Casey
November 27, 2016
Dennis Bartash
November 23, 2016
I remember John Casey to be an outstanding individual and a loving father. John was the husband of my Aunt Donna (Bartash) Casey and we loved to visit their family when ever we had a chance. John loved fox hunting and was expert at running hounds. John served in Europe in WW-II and was part of the "Greatest Generation" his service will be remembered. I'm sorry that I wasn't able to see Uncle John for his 95th Birthday.
Rock & Al Bartash families with the Casey Families
Dennis Bartash
November 23, 2016
Rock and Al Bartash families with the Casey family
Dennis Bartash
November 23, 2016
Roy Dahlstrom
November 23, 2016
Please accept my deepest sympathy and condolence on the passing of John. I only knew him briefly because one of his passions was snowmobiling. I met him through a mutual friend, Paul (Skip) Jarvis who has since passed away.
I remember him as a passionate and sharing great guy.
Rest in Piece John.
Tim White
November 23, 2016
My condolences to Johns family ! I had the honor of hunting with John and his hounds many times I was always impressed by his knowledge and his drive ! May he RIP from a life well lived!
A Grateful American
November 23, 2016
Though our grateful nation mourns with you in your loss, we can only feel a small part of the loss you are experiencing.
Your loved one will always be a part of our country's story. As such, their sacrifice on behalf of our nation will always be honored.
While the process of grieving requires a lot of time and, somehow, is never complete, we will be praying for you and grieving with you.
In deepest sympathy.
donna meccia
November 22, 2016
Uncle John was my aunts husband. I remember a strong, firm and very kind and caring man. Always hugged me strong and loved to hear my name as I am named after his dear wonder wife Donna. I was great full that I was able to recently see him and spent his 90th birthday with all his family, neighbors and my wonderful cousins Tim and Susan, Shawn and Holly. Miss you Uncle John. Donna Jean (Bartash) Meccia
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