Robert William Casey

Eskasoni

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert William Casey Jr., age 72, on Thursday, August 10, 2017. Bob passed away peacefully at his home, with his family by his side.

Born in Framigham, Mass he was a son of the late Robert William Sr. and Eleanor Frances (Moore) Casey.

Robert served in the United States Air Force and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a successful business owner of Casey’s Electronics which he owned and operated in Eskasoni for over 20 years. He was a fan of all teams Boston, the Bruins, Red Sox’s, Patriots and Celtics. Robert was never too busy to stop and talk, or turned down a conversation. He was known by everyone and will be greatly missed. He was also a member of Holy Family Parish, Eskasoni.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Agnes Rose (Paul); daughters, Laurel (Steve) Anderson, Sheila (Wally) Paul, Karen Paul “Pebbles”, Kateri Paul, Cheryl (Gerard) Paul; sons, William Casey, Dakota Louie (Charllee)Casey-Paul; Robert William (Riviera) Casey III; sister, Elle Mckeever and his nephew Rob; grandchildren, Chistopher, Devon, Miah, Tiffany, Nevaeh, Heavenlynn, Kolton, Mattie, Taylen, Ryan, Elizabeth; great grandchild, Dederick; numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a sister, Shirley Snow.

Visitation for Bob will begin after 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 15 at the Gabriel Centre, Eskasoni. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 17, at Holy Family Church, with Rev. Martin MacDougall officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery.

The family would like to thank dad’s pen pal and family doctor, Steve Crosbie and the girls at the Eskasoni Pharmacy, with a special thanks to nurse, T. C. Bernard for all the care, help and support they provided to him.

Words of comfort may be made to his family by visiting www.twcurry.com.