Donald J. Casey

Waltham – Mr. Donald J. Casey, of Waltham, died Friday, October 19, 2012 at his home. He was 78.

Don was born in South Boston on January 23, 1934, a son of the late Maurice G. and Mabel A. (Talbot) Casey, and was a graduate of Boston Technical High School. After that he served with the United States Army during the Korean War.

On April 28, 1962 he married his sweetheart, Newton native Kathleen F. Linnehan, at Sacred Heart Church in Newton Centre. The couple lived for a time in Somerville before settling in Waltham forty-six years ago to live and to raise their family. He earned his bachelor's degree at Bentley College's evening school and until his retirement worked as the controller at Temptronic Corporation in Newton.

He was a lifelong Boston sports fan. Don took meticulous care of his yard and enjoyed taking his beloved dog, Taz, for walks but what was most important to him was his family and spending time with them, especially with the nine grandchildren who lovingly called him Papa.

In addition to his wife of 50 years, Kathy, he leaves his children, Karen M. Rowland and her husband, Brock, of Waltham, Donald J. Casey, Jr. and his wife, Laura, of Burlington and Kevin M. Casey and his wife, Katrina, of Hopedale; his grandchildren, Kasey and Brian Rowland, Donald, III, Natalie, Shelby, Michaela, Christopher, Lila and Mia Casey; his brother and sisters, John Casey of Wollaston, Jean Leary of Rockland and Ruth Pierce of Medford and many nieces and nephews.

Don was also a brother of the late Mabel Conceison.

Family and friends will honor and remember Don's life by gathering for calling hours in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham on Tuesday, October 23rd, from 4 to 8 p.m. and again at 9 a.m. on Wednesday morning before leaving in procession to Saint Mary's Church, 133 School Street, Waltham where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Waltham.