Contributions to the tribute of Sean Casey

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Friday

August

Visitation at Funeral Home

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Friday, August 9, 2024

Matthew Funeral Home And Cremation Services, Inc.

2508 Victory Blvd.

Staten Island, New York, United States

Friday

August

Visitation at Funeral Home

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Friday, August 9, 2024

Matthew Funeral Home

2508 Victory Blvd

Staten Island, New York, United States

Friday

August

Eulogy

8:00 pm

Friday, August 9, 2024

Matthew Funeral Home

2508 Victory Blvd

Staten Island, New York, United States

Saturday

August

Final Resting Place

Saturday, August 10, 2024

Resurrection Cemetery

361 Sharrott Avenue

Staten Island, New York, United States

Saturday

August

Mass

11:00 am

Saturday, August 10, 2024

St. Ann's RC Church

101 Cromwell Ave

Staten Island, New York, United States

Patricia Lindgren posted a symbolic gesture

Saturday, September 14, 2024

Sean was my first cousin. What a beautiful soul he was. Me and my family had many fond childhood memories in the Adirondeck mountains like going to the garnet mine and all of us toasting marsh mellows on the lakeside beach. Those memories will remain forever in my hearts. Thank you Sean for those memories! We will miss you!

Suzanne Clements posted a condolence

Friday, August 16, 2024

Sean was my big brother. Not my big, big brother, but the unenviable middle sibling. I was lucky to be the youngest and the only girl. Many privileges come with that position, including teaming up with Billy to outnumber Sean. If you knew our family when we were young, it comes as no surprise to learn that the Casey kids could bicker. Battles over who was next for the bathroom, how long your shower was, who let the soda go flat- and I hate to even mention this word in front of my mom- but over the game of Monopoly. Oftentimes these skirmishes would devolve to name calling and it was serious business when the epithets were pulled out. Billy or I would strike with “Sean was born in a can of corn” and he would come back hard with a Suzie Poozie Callawalla-Doozie. Whew, words that brought immediate tears. Siblings always know what buttons to push. But for all the silly fights, Sean could also show incredible acts of kindness. He was 3 grades ahead of me in school and at P.S. 102 there was an annual fair. Each carnival game was 10 cents. To my horror I realized I forgot my baggie of dimes at home. I timidly asked to go to my brother’s classroom and ask if he would give me any of his coins. I was braced for disappointment, but without hesitation he broke his roll of dimes in half and gave me the slightly larger half. For all our arguing, we were family and he looked out for me. There were many times of pride that he was my brother at school. When he picked me up to ride on the back of his bicycle- the one with the giant rear sissy bar, sharing the banana seat, riding off I felt so cool. Look at me with my big brother. When he was the police officer in the 6th grade extravaganza production of Guys and Dolls he jumped off the stage and ran up the middle aisle- that’s my brother. When he was president of the school- yup my big brother- the smoke bomb incident- that’s my - okay maybe I distanced myself a bit on that one. As we aged and matured into adulthood, our relationship grew and deepened. I won’t say all the sparring stopped- but it changed into some “spirited” political discussions. And his acts of kindness multiplied. I moved away from New York in my early 20s, and every time I came home, Sean made the effort to come see me. Every. Single. Time. When we had our children- he made sure to get the cousins together as often as possible. Because for Sean family is paramount. He is fiercely proud of Emily and Matt and deeply devoted to Nancy, his beautiful bride. He is a doting son to his parents, still calling them mommy and daddy with great affection. My dad was saying how he can’t stop thinking about Sean and Matt carrying the unwieldy Christmas tree into the house with huge smiles on their faces. Sean extended his pride and love to his nieces and nephews, Katie, Rob, Grace, & Aidan. And a long list of cousins can share how he prioritized time together- sharing laughs on Lake Sacandaga, watching Super Bowls, cookouts, and so many other family gatherings and holidays. As my family was scrolling through the messages after Sean passed, we read testimonies that this core value was felt by extended family abroad in Norway, Ireland, England, and Canada. Words of prayer and comfort were sent in Spanish, Norwegian, and Irish. Extended family shared the moments Sean introduced them to New York City- with frequent talk of his rich sense of humor and multiple mentions of the bars of Bay Ridge, and Sean introducing them to great pizza. They also shared some lessons learned from my brother: When sightseeing eyes up but not your head- it gives you away Always go with the second cheapest option How to laugh in multiple languages His motto “If its free its for me” And lastly love your family- and he did. My parents wanted me to share that they remember the day Sean was born- a cold January day during a transit strike in New York. They had to have a police officer help commandeer a taxi, skipping a long line of angry commuters. They barely made it to the hospital before Sean arrived. When looking at their new baby boy, they marveled at his angelic face. The next day they were surprised to see the same baby boy all bruised, looking like a boxer after his fight to be born, a moment caught forever in his hospital newborn photo. In the last few years, Sean once again had to face adversity, facing his illness and doing everything he could to prolong his time with Emily, Matthew and Nancy. Sean didn’t always take the easiest path, but he did all he could to cherish and make memories with family. Every holiday was turned into a family celebration and Sean’s submission for the annual turkey drawing contest will be sorely missed this year. But I will most miss looking down the long family table and meeting his eyes and seeing the half smile, knowing we were conspiring, or both in on the same private joke without any words exchanged. Our family gathering table has too many empty seats these last few years, but wow, what memories were created. Rest in peace Sean knowing you were so loved in return.

Nancy Casey Posted Aug 17, 2024 at 3:47 PM

Thank you for sharing this, Suzanne. It was beautiful. I laughed and cried reading this. Love, Nancy

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Brenda White posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

I had the great pleasure to meet Sean when my then boyfriend (now my husband) took me to meet his Aunt Nora and her Family back in 1979 or 1980. He was such a nice kid. I remember sitting in their backyard and heard what I thought was a gunshot and Sean said Brenda it’s ok…it’s just a cherry bomb. I then had the pleasure of his company when we went again to NY, NY with our 2 kids in tow. Sean went with us to watch the Blue Jays play against the Yankees. To watch him and my husband was hilarious. The Casey Family has always held a special place in our hearts. We are so very sorry that Sean has passed. He will be missed by all that knew him. Bill, Liz, Billy and Family, Suzanne and Family and most of all Sean’s Family rest assured that Sean has a special place in Heaven. Fly high with the Angels Sean. God love you all.

Nancy Casey Posted Aug 14, 2024 at 7:37 AM

Thank you for sharing that. I loved reading it. Sean was such a nice person and so fun to be with, as you just described. Sincerely, Nancy

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John & Peggy lit a candle

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Nancy Casey Posted Aug 14, 2024 at 7:38 AM

Thank you for lighting that candle for Sean.

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Patricia Lindgren posted a symbolic gesture

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Sean was and always will be a beatiful soul. We had many fond memories in the mountains. We will continue to laugh and treasure those memories. He will be missed dearly. Lots of love to the whole family