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Robert Emmett "Bob" Casey was born on June 21, 1943, in Youngstown, Ohio, and passed away on June 7, 2021, at the age of 77. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and proud member of several community organizations.

Life and Career

Bob was the son of the late Michael Emmett Casey and Winifred Kelley Casey. He was raised on the city's South Side and was a lifelong area resident. He attended St. Patrick Elementary School and was a 1961 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Army, where he developed his photography skills and his compassion for others while serving as an Army photographer.

Bob attended John Carroll University and Youngstown State University. He worked as a photographer, which he enjoyed very much, through his home business, "Casey's Studio," and he also worked for the General Electric Apparatus Shop and the Youngstown Service Shop. He then worked for the Youngstown Waste Water Treatment Plant, from where he retired.

Community Involvement

Bob was active in various organizations throughout the community. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, 3rd and 4th degree, and in 1996, he was awarded the "Robert E. Casey Family of the Year" through Marian Council No. 3813 in Campbell. He was also a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Catholic fraternal organization and he was a former member of the Holy Name Society at St. Matthias Parish.

Mr. Casey enjoyed antique cars and was a former member of the Model T Ford Club, the Cool Time Cruisers, and the Youngstown Rod & Custom Club. He also liked fishing, boating, wildlife, and nearly all outdoor activities. In his younger years, Bob was an active member of the Boy Scouts of America, traveling with his troop out West by train to restore boats. He was a member of St. Brendan Church in Youngstown.

Family

Bob married Marie Elena (Gura) Casey on September 11, 1965. Together they raised three children: Maureen Casey, Colleen (Casey) Grager, and Brian Casey.

Marie Elena passed away on November 5, 1993. Robert passed away early Monday morning, June 7, 2021, at Hospice House from complications of Parkinson's Disease, surrounded by the love of family and friends. He is buried in Lake Park Cemetery in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio (Section 11, Plot #57), and was honored with military burial honors.