James J. Cassidy M.D. Jr.

Cassidy, James J. Jr., M.D. LATHAM James J. Cassidy Jr., M.D., 87, died at his home on October 21, 2015, after a gallant battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Albany, September 21, 1928, son of the late Genevieve and James J. Cassidy Sr. He was a graduate of the former Vincentian Institute High School, Siena College, and Albany Medical School, where he earned his medical degree in the Obstetric and Gynecological fields. He completed a fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis, and also served his country in the National Guard for ten years. Dr. Cassidy practiced medicine at the former Brady Hospital, Albany Medical Center and St. Peter's Hospital, where he cared for thousands of women and delivered over 12,000 babies. For a number of years, he also served as a faculty member at Albany Medical College. A dedicated and warm physician, Dr. Cassidy was beloved by his patients and respected by his colleagues. He co-founded the St. Peter's Family Health Clinic OBGYN Health Center with Dr. Jack Brosnan and served as chief of the Obstetrician- Gynecological staff at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. He continued his service in medicine when he moved to Pinehurst, N.C., where he worked at Moore County Health Department for a number of years. Humility, humor, and acceptance of all people, regardless of their faults or strengths, are some of Dr. Cassidy's many fine traits. A superb musician, he played the saxophone, clarinet, and piano and he enjoyed singing in the Tin Whistle Barbershop Quartet in Pinehurst. A fabulous golfer, he and his wife spent many happy years living in Pinehurst, where they were active members of the Pinehurst Country Club. Dr. Cassidy was a marvelous storyteller and he possessed an endless well of knowledge that he never flaunted, but always shared humbly if he knew it would help others. Most of all, a devout Roman Catholic, Dr. Cassidy was a loyal and generous parishioner of both St. Mary's in Albany and Sacred Heart Church in Pinehurst. Dr. Cassidy is survived by his "beautiful bride", Nancy Neville Cassidy, whom he enjoyed a 62 year marriage. He was the father of Brian Cassidy (Kathleen), Rea Cassidy, Moira Cassidy, Brendan Cassidy, and Martha Cassidy Kerr (Jeremy) and their late infant daughter, Nora Cassidy (1955); brother of Jack Cassidy (Ginny),William Cassidy (Joyce) and Patricia Parker. Also survived by 13 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at the Historic Church of St. Mary, Albany, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. All are invited to attend and may call at the McVeigh Funeral Home, Monday from 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to: the Community Hospice Foundation, 295 Valley View Blvd. , Rensselaer, NY 12144 or St. Peter's Hospital Foundation, 315 South Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208. To leave a message for the family, obtain directions or view other helpful services, please visit McveighFuneralHome.com