Donald J. Casey, a lifelong resident of Everett, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 12th, at age 97. Don was born in Everett on November 8th, 1928. The son of Michael and Anna (Horgan) Casey, brother of the late Joseph Casey of Reading and Falmouth. Don was married to his beloved wife, the late Lois "Snookie" (Lepper) Casey.

Don enjoyed spending his early years building a summer home on Lake Monomonac, in Winchendon, MA, for his family, where they created many special memories that will last them a lifetime.

Loving father of Stephen Casey and his wife Laurie of Boxford, Sean Casey and his wife Antonietta of Billerica, Loni Gustafson and her husband Dean of Methuen, the late Jane Casey of Everett, Michael Casey and his wife Cynthia of Melrose, Corinne Casey-Montejo and her husband Carlos of North Reading, and the late Brian Casey of Everett and Burlington. Loving grandfather of Madison, Jay, Avery, Robert, Eric, Sharon, Patrick, Collin, Courtney, Reece, Emerson, and Irelynn.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a funeral from the J.F. Ward Funeral Home, 772 Broadway, Everett, on Friday, April 17th, at 9:30 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Joseph's Church, 770 Salem Street, Malden, at 10:30 AM. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, from 4-7 PM. Services will conclude with interment in Puritan Lawn Cemetery, Peabody.

In Don's memory, donations may be made to Special Olympics Massachusetts, 512 Forest Street, Marlborough, MA 01752 or link onto www.specialolympicsma.org