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Richard Cassano Obituary
CASSANO, 72
Policeman
WINTER HAVEN - Richard M. Cassano of Winter Haven passed away Monday, May 18, 2009 at the Winter Haven Hospital from heart failure. He was 72.
A native of Brooklyn, New York, born December 4, 1936, Richard moved here in 1980 from Miami, Florida. He was a retired policeman from the Coral Gables Police Department; a US Navy veteran serving in the Vietnam War; a member of St. Matthew's Catholic Church; the Knights of Columbus, and Richard was a Past District Commissioner for the Gulf Ridge Council of the Boy Scouts of America. He also taught shooting sports at Flaming Arrow Boy Scout Camp.
Richard was preceded in death by his daughter Debbie Cassano. He is survived by his wife Gloria Cassano of Winter Haven; his sons David Cassano of Winter Haven, and Mark Cassano of Jacksonville, FL; his daughter Lisa Cassano of Florida, and a sister Mary Maxwell of New York. Richard also has 4 grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 11 00 AM at the chapel of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Winter Haven. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Flaming Arrow Boy Scout Camp, 1201 Boy Scout Road, Lake Wales, FL 33898.
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Robert Maestas
May 22, 2009
I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Cassano during our last 2 JROTC summer camps and was looking forward to the 3rd. I will miss his expertise, professionalism and life stories he shared with us. Motivating young kids to be better citizens is what we teach in JROTC, it is obvious that Mr. Cassano was good at this and we have lost a a great teacher. Fortunately there are a lot of kids out there that have benefited from knowing and learning from him. God Bless
Michael Rabago
May 20, 2009
Mr. Cassono was a great man and role model. My name is Michael Rabago and i worked with him for years at Flaming Arrow on the rifle range. He will be missed, but never forgotten!
Michael Rabago
May 20, 2009
I will miss working the gun range at Flaming Arrow with Mr. Cassano. He taught me a lot, and was a very nice man. I looked up to him. I will miss him a lot.
Sharon & Don Smith
May 20, 2009
Gloria, I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless and keep you through this terrible time.
Natosha Faiola
May 20, 2009
Mr. Cassano was a wonderful man and will be truly missed.
Amy Johnson
May 20, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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