Robert Casey, 80

Nov 14, 2022

Robert John Casey died in his home in Carver, MA, on Nov. 7, 2022 after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. He was 80 years old. Robert was born in Brockton, Ma., the son of the late Mildred A. (Burke) and Edward L. Casey.

Robert was a resident of Wareham for 30 years before retiring to Carver for the last 22 years. He graduated from Rockland High School with the Class of 1959. He graduated from Bridgewater State College in 1964 with a Bachelor’s degree in History and in 1966 he earned his Master’s degree in Counseling. He then attended Boston University working towards his CAGS (Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study) to further his counseling proficiency. As Director of Guidance for the Wareham High School he was dedicated to his students and worked tirelessly throughout his 30 year career. Robert was instrumental in implementing the Adult Education Program at WHS, which positively impacted many students, and adults in the Wareham community as well as the surrounding area.

Robert ran 10 Boston Marathons as well as many other road races throughout the area. He was also an avid golfer and very proud of achieving a hole in one! Robert was one of the founding organizers of the Leaf Peeper golf tournament at Little Harbor Country Club.

He enjoyed the camaraderie of many different social circles including the Cape and Island Guidance Association and members of the college admissions community throughout the country.

Robert’s fondest place to be was always with his family. He could be counted on to cheer for his kids and grandkids from the sidelines of a cross country meet, a baseball, football, or basketball game, a soccer field, or ballet and cello recitals.

Beloved husband of Mary Louise (Marshall) Casey with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. Devoted father of Brian Marshall Casey and his wife Renita (Fernandes) Casey of Groton, Connecticut, Julie Anne (Casey) Cardoso and her husband Daniel Cardoso of Sagamore Beach, Ma., Jennifer (Casey) Conlon and her fiance Steven Silva of West Wareham, Ma. Beloved grandfather of Isaac Cardoso, Benjamin Cardoso, Phoebe Cardoso, Abigail Casey, Hannah Casey, and Nathan Conlon. Dear brother to Anne Winberg, Joseph Casey, and Michael O’Connor. Robert was predeceased by his parents Edward L. Casey, Mildred A. (Burke) Casey - Davenport, Marguerite (O’Connor) Casey, and Edward Davenport. Robert was predeceased by his siblings Marie (Casey) Hennessy, Philip Casey, Edward Casey, Cathy Hall, John Casey, Lucille O’Connor, Meridith O’Connor and Linda St. Pierre.

Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rosebrook Event Center located at 50 Rosebrook Place, Wareham, Ma. 02571. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Wareham Education Scholarship Fund at 7 Viking Drive, Wareham, Ma. 02571 care of Danielle Miceli. Arrangements are by Chapman Funerals and Cremations – WAREHAM, 2599 Cranberry Hwy., Wareham.

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