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Daniel Casey Obituary
Daniel was born April 24, 1961, to Paul Casey Sr. and Julia Casey (Rajtar) in Norwich.
Daniel graduated from Norwich Technical High School in 1979. He retired as the General Manager of Eastern Electric in 2004. Dan was an avid member of the Moose Club in Bozrah, and of the Tuckerbung in Gales Ferry. He was also a member of the East Great Plain Volunteer Fire Department for 43 years.
Daniel is survived by his mother, Julia; he is predeceased by his Father Paul Casey Sr.; and his brother Paul Casey Jr. He is also survived by his brother Thomas Sr. and his wife Kathleen of Preston; his brother Peter Sr. and his wife Lindsie of Lake Wales, Fla. He is further survived by nieces and nephews, Paul III, Shannon, Thomas Jr, Peter Jr, Julie (Casey) Russell, Carlie-Marie and Calvin Casey; and by many great-nieces and nephews.
Dan loved driving his 1964 T-bird and also loved being an uncle and enjoyed spoiling his nieces and nephews, and his great-nieces and nephews.
He is a 6-time champion of the annual "Chucks Casey Thanksgiving Day Race," and he enjoyed traveling to places like Hawaii, Florida, and Mexico and resided for a time in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. He was an avid fisherman and loved showing off the Mahi that he caught in Hawaii. He was an avid sports fan and loved the St. Louis Cardinals, the Cleveland Browns, the Boston Celtics, the Hartford Whalers, and the UConn Huskies.
Calling hours are 4 to7 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at the Cummings-Gagne Funeral Home on Cliff St, Norwich. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Monday, June 29, at Sacred Heart Church in Norwichtown. Interment to follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Norwich. In lieu of flowers, Dan had requested that donations be made to Tuckerbung, the East Great Plain Fire Department or Hospice.
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Ray & Marlee Boenig
July 2, 2020
Tom, Peter and The Casey family,
Sorry to hear of Danny's passing. Our prayers and thoughts to you during this time of sorry.
Patricia Siciliano
June 29, 2020
May God Bless you always & your family. You will be missed.
Michael Blanchette & Family
June 28, 2020
To the Casey family we send our deepest condolences. Dan was always a pleasure to be around, even when he was sick he was still upbeat. I last saw him at the Tuckerbung clam bake last summer and enjoyed the time with him. May he Rest In Peace. God Bless Dan and the Casey family.
Tony Scolaro
June 27, 2020
Tom & The Casey family,
We are so sorry to hear of Dannys passing. May he Rest In Peace.
Tony & Tina
Donna Milnarik
June 25, 2020
To the Casey family We were sorry to hear of Dans passing Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Rick , Donna and Andrew Milnarik
Gretchen Philbrick
June 25, 2020
Dear Casey family,
We are terribly saddened by the news of Danny's passing. Our prayers are with you. Deepest condolences.
kathie Bousch
June 25, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Ray & Joan
June 25, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Lisa Uguccioni
June 25, 2020
To the Casey family, Danny and I go way back working for my Dad at Eastern Electric. We had many good laughs and Danny was like family. Sorry for your loss and hope that the joy and laughter he shared with all of us will help you heal. Regards, Lisa Uguccioni
Ken
June 25, 2020
Sorry to hear...
R.I.P.
Linda Czapla
June 25, 2020
Tom, Kate & Family,
Time will heal the pain you feel now but the memories of Dan you have will forever hold a place in your hearts.
So sorry,
Linda Czapla
Paul Fraser
June 25, 2020
Mom Casey, Tom, Peter, and family.
Shocked to learn of Dan's passing. His smile and friendship will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Keith J Robbins
June 24, 2020
We had many an interesting time together at Eastern Electric, I often tell the story of that Saturday and the scratch off ticket. You will be missed by many God bless the Casey family.
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