Colleen Casey Obituary

Mary Colleen Casey died unexpectedly while aboard the Carnival Cruise ship Freedom on February 1, 2008.
Colleen was born in Wilkes-Barre, Wednesday, September 26, 1962, to Mary and James Casey. She attended Saint Aloysius Elementary School and was a 1980 graduate of Bishop Hoban High School. Colleen continued her post-secondary education at the University of Scranton, graduating with honors in 2003 with a bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration. She was a certified Nursing Home Administrator and was a master’s candidate in Human Resource Management. While Colleen was an undergraduate, she was a member of the Upsilon Phi Delta and the Society for Human Resource Management. She was previously employed by the Hampton House, Manor Care and Summit Nursing Home.
Colleen was a member of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, St. John Newman Division, serving as first president. Colleen passed while doing what she loved most in life: traveling, sharing time with friends, meeting new people and keeping family close in her thoughts.
Colleen was preceded in death by her mother, Mary O’Donnell-Casey.
Colleen is survived by her loving father, James; brothers Tom, Jim and Liam; sisters in law Lisa and Maura; nieces Caitlin, Madeline, Chloe, Rowan and Cara; uncles Jack, Gerald, Leo and Patrick; aunts Cathy, Victoria, Jean, Catherine, Sandra, Michelle, Jay, Diane; many cousins and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 8, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. from the Leo P. Lehman Funeral Home, 689 Hazle Ave., Wilkes-Barre, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Aloysius Church, Barney St., Wilkes-Barre. Reverend Brian Clarke will officiate. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday evening.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a scholarship fund in care of Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, 105 Almond Lane, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, in memory of Colleen. Condolences may be e-mailed to [email protected] .

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Published by Times Leader on Feb. 7, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Colleen Casey

7 Entries

phil gaughan

February 10, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Karen Bardick Hess

February 7, 2008

Where do I begin to say anything about someone I have known for 30yrs? To say that I will miss her doesn't even come close to explaining how I feel. Colleen's passing has left a huge hole in my life, my heart and my spirit.
I am so grateful that she called me before getting on the ship. We talked and laughed as usual. But little did I know that when we said goodbye that it would be for the last time.
Being with Colleen was always fun and going anywhere with Colleen was always and adventure! Whenever I got in a car with her I never knew where we would land or who we would meet! At times it seemed like she knew everybody!
She was truly one of a kind. And the best possible friend anyone could have. And I am proud to have said she was MY best friend. I feel blessed that she had been such a big part of my life.
I will miss her forever.

David Coburn

February 7, 2008

Dear Mr. Casey and Family,

I've had the pleasure of running into Colleen a few times over the past year. She is a vibrant and sincere soul. I am set back by her passing and feel the sorrow of your loss.

Sincerely,

Joey, Trish (Patty Bardick), Christina and Justin Lesko

February 7, 2008

Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of Colleen's family and friends. She will be deeply missed by all.

"May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you
In the palm of his hand."

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suzy raineri-koshier

February 7, 2008

The Casey family have been great neighbors and better friends. We grew up playing together and going to school together. When we see each other no matter where or when, we remind each other of the fun times we had. Colleen will be greatly missed. Anyone who passed her way, she had a way of bringing a ray of sunshine in their lives.

hayley boote

February 7, 2008

hi i didn't know colleen casey but my mom was best friends with her

Erin Hannon Boote

February 7, 2008

To the Casey Clan,
Colleen was a dear childhood friend with whom I shared many memories at St. Al's school, and growing up in the old neighborhood in South WB. Her friendly demeanor, and great smile was a blessing in any ones day who had the pleasure of meeting her. Although our chance encounters were few and far between, we ironically ran into each other as if by some strange twist of fate last week at Bart & Urby's. We reminisced for a good while, and it was as if no time had passed at all between us. Colleen had a special gift for making one feel as if they were special and important to her, and as many will attest, you always left her company with a smile on your face. We spoke of our moms and my dad's passing & she talked about her dad with a twinkle in her eye, and was eager to recall some stories we shared about our families through the years. Mr. Casey, Jimmy, Liam and Tommy and all of Colleens family and friends...Colleen was a great gift in many peoples lives, and she will be sadly missed.. God Bless you all during this difficult time.. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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