Robert F. Casey, 89, 58 year resident of Morton Grove, United States Marine Corps World War II Veteran, Purple Heart recipient (Iwo Jima), 4th Division, Company L, Pacific Campaign, Battles including Roi-Namur, Saipan, Iwo Jima, and Tinian, beloved husband of the late Frances J., nee Quan; cherished father of Mary (Chuck) Casey Colver, Robert (Monica), Patrick (Laurel), Daniel (Julie), William, and the late Joanne and Thomas (Sue); loving grandfather of Andrew, Kaitlin, Elizabeth (Sam), Christina, Ian, Ryan, Jared, Sean, Ann, Kelly, Patrick, Connor, Molly, Emmett (Meghann), Dan, Jeff, Chris, Samantha, and Tommy; Caring great grandfather of Paetynn, Jaxx, Elliott, Bree, and Evan; fond brother of the late Sr. Mary Cathlin B.V.M.; treasured and dear friend and neighbor of Ruth Hellestrae. Member of the American Legion Post 134, long-time basketball coach and choir member of St. Martha's Parish. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Friday, December 20th 9:30 a.m. to St. Martha Church. Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, December 19th from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Catholic Charities 721 N. La Salle St. Chicago, IL 60654 appreciated. (847) 965-2500. More info on Simkins Funeral Home webpage.
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