Charles A. Cassidy's Obituary
Charles A. “Chuck” Cassidy died on May 22, 2023. He was 93 years old. Chuck was born in Joliet, Illinois to John and Louise Cassidy. He had an active childhood in Joliet with brothers Jack (“Jake”) and Bob and sisters Carol and Louise. Chuck entered the United States Marine Corp in 1948, and was released after one year of service. He then enrolled in Lake Forest College, in Lake Forest, Illinois, which he attended for two years (1949 to 1950) and where he played football along with his brother Jake (they were known as “The Fighting Cassidys”). Chuck was then called back into the Marine Corp, where he served for two more years (1950 to 1952) before being honorably discharged after having achieved the rank of Sergeant and distinction as an M-1 Sharpshooter. While at Lake Forest College, Chuck met Katherine J. “Katie” Cassidy, who he married in 1953 and to whom he remained married for 65 years and until her death in 2019. Chuck is survived by his sister Carol (George Legan), daughter Susan (Mark Gilbert), sons Jim (Rosie) and Brian (Barbara), grandchildren Katie Tranter (Richard), Chuck Cassidy (Katelyn), Jody Joyner, Michael Cassidy (Michelle), Margaret Cassidy, Tracy Joyner, and Christine Cassidy, and great-grandchildren Julia and Caroline Tranter and Olivia and Case Cassidy. Chuck and Katie raised their family in Arlington Heights, Illinois, where Chuck worked for, and ultimately acquired ownership of, Glenview Material Company. He worked hard and grew the company from a small construction materials business into a large regional operation in the Chicago area. Although Chuck worked long hours he was a dedicated father, and together with Katie they were great parents who made sure their children were well-rounded and instilled with a strong work ethic, solid values, and a good sense of humor. In 1982, Chuck sold the business and he and Katie moved to Tucson, Arizona, where they spent many years enjoying the desert (along with many summers in Steamboat Springs, CO). Chuck was always active and he liked to be outdoors. Over the years his passions included running, golf (he could spend hours on the driving range!), walking and playing with dogs KC and Bogey, and manicuring his yard, whether it be perfectly cut grass at their Arlington Heights home or the quintessential desert landscape at their Tucson residence. Chuck was also a dedicated grandfather and great-grandfather. Nothing was more important to him than his family, and he was cheerful and generous with his family until the end. He will be missed. The family would like to thank TMC Hospice for their care during Chuck’s final days, and his caregivers (who became friends) Vivianna, Lena, Sylvia, and Angelica. Donations in Chuck’s memory may be made to TMC Hospice https://tmcfoundation46605.thankyou4caring.org or The Michael J. Fox Foundation, https://www.michaeljfox.org/get-involved/donation2.php
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