PHILIP CASSIDY Obituary

PHILIP EDWARD CASSIDY
Philip Edward Cassidy, age 70, resident of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on January 31, 2020. Phil was born in Jersey City, New Jersey to Philip and Eileen Cassidy. Phil graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was a schoolteacher, police officer, and Diplomatic Service Agent with the State Department. Phil worked at the General Electric Company and was the Executive Director of The Business Council for 22 years before he retired. After retirement, Phil served as Chairman of Dog Tag Bakery in Washington, DC, a nonprofit bakery, kitchen and classroom supporting veterans through a fellowship program. Phil is survived by his wife of 30 years, Cindy, and his children and their spouses: Colin and Colleen Cassidy, Devin Cassidy and Kerry Durbin, and Michael Cassidy and soon-to-be Mrs. Cassidy, Nicole Farkas; grandchild, Bram Cassidy; brother and wife, Steve and Diane Cassidy; sister and husband, Janice and Peter Santanello; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws. A memorial service will be held at a future date. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to Dog Tag Bakery, 3206 Grace Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007.

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Published by The Washington Post on Feb. 8, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for PHILIP CASSIDY

11 Entries

Ray Baysden

February 1, 2024

I remember PHIL fondly. He was so easy to get along with in what was then, the US State Department's Office of Security. The hours were long and the tasks demanding. Phil could always be counted upon to deliver. When he left for other opportunities, I felt a void in our ranks. We connected intermittently over the years with updates. He will, forever, be sorely missed.

Chris Yedibalian

March 11, 2020

Cindy and family - the Celebration of Life last weekend was such a beautiful tribute to Phil. A number of stories mentioned his devotion to his family. I'll always remember Phil's visits to the bakery - he would sit in our back office and always began talking first and foremost about his family. He was, truly, a family man. Phil will be missed and his memory will live on through all of you, and all who knew him.

February 25, 2020

Cindy and family, I was fortunate to work with Phil for many years. Pam and I send our deepest condolences to you.
Rest in Peace Phil
Pam and Bob Lansing

DTI Cohort 3 with Chairman of the Board May 2016

Michele Pritchard-Bell

February 21, 2020

Phil was such an amazing person, I am alumni of the amazing Dog Tag Bakery Fellowship Program, which Phil was so proud of. I am saddened to hear of his passing. My sincere condolences to his wife Cindy and the family.

John Sullivan

February 15, 2020

Cindy and family, Michele and I send our deepest condolences to you on Phil's passing. Phil was a mentor to me during our time at GE and he put his faith in me time and time again. But more importantly, he was a good friend and was someone I could always count on to be there when needed. A true quality so scarce today!!
May God bring the Cassidy family peace and strength during this time.
Rest in Peace Phil.

Terry Kilgore

February 11, 2020

I was so saddened to hear of Phils passing. Please accept my condolences. My thoughts are with all of his family at this most sad and difficult time.

Jay Cusick

February 9, 2020

My deepest sympathy and condolences to Cindy and the entire family. I was lucky enough to work with Phil and Cindy for many years during their Business Council days and I always looked forward to spending time with both of them. Phil was a force and was a great friend throughout our time together and I will miss him greatly. I loved my time with him and Cindy. I love them both.

Bob Nuernberger

February 8, 2020

My sympathies to the Cassidy family. I Did several overseas trips with him during his Special Agent days. Most notably SecState Cyrus Vance security advance trips to Damascus, Syria and Geneva, Switzerland 1977-78. Back in the day we even shared hotel rooms and we did so for several weeks in Damascus on a SecState shuttle mission. Lot of hard work and laughs. RIP Phil.

Ray Baysden

February 8, 2020

My sincere condolences to the Cassidy family. Phil was a Dip Security classmate: full of energy, fun and a stand-up guy. His passing leaves an empty spot on the roster of the 'good ones'.

N. S.

February 8, 2020

My deepest sympathy to the family of Philip Cassidy. May you be comforted in knowing that our Heavenly Father cares for you. He will give you strength and courage to cope with your grief.
Psalm 94:17-19

Jack Barry

February 8, 2020

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

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