He was born in Brattleboro, Vermont on November 12, 1913 and grew up, one of seven brothers and sisters, in New Rochelle, New York. He graduated from New Rochelle High School and Randolph Macon College, where he was on the football team and President of the Class of 1935. He earned a Masters Degree from Columbia University.

Mr. Casey served in the Army during World War II, stationed in the Pacific arena. After the war, he relocated to the Peninsula and briefly taught at Hampton High School and was an assistant football coach. He later joined Abbitt Realty Company, from which he retired after a long career in residential sales.

He was a past President of the Newport News/Warwick Board of Realtors. Mr. Casey was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church and the James River Country Club. He was a founding member of the Yamoshita Golf Open and the Merrimac Investment Club. He was an avid golfer and gardener, both of which he enjoyed well into his nineties.

The family wishes to thank Mr. Casey's wonderful caregivers: Natalie Singleton, Tira Gilmore, Connie Greene-Wise, Sandra Smith and Keisha Bennett. Their extraordinary care and devotion enabled him to fully enjoy his last years at home.

Contributions in his memory may be made to the Virginia Living Museum on J. Clyde Morris Blvd. in Newport News. A family memorial service will be held at Eastertime. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

Published in the Daily Press on March 14, 2014.
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