James F. Casey

FALLSVILLAGE — James F. Casey was born April 20, 1950, in Queens, New York. James passed peacefully in his Falls Village home Jan. 26, 2025. James was predeceased by his daughter Susan Casey. James is survived by his wife Saukuen Loh (May), his son James D. Casey and wife Danielle, his son, Daniel J. Casey and his wife Ida and his daughter, Jennifer Casey and her husband Jonathan. He wassurvived by his three wonderful stepsons William Wong and his wife Kennie, Sam Wong and his wife Rachel, and Allen Wong and his wife Angela. He had fourteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

James grew up on Long Island,New York. He came to Litchfield County to start his family and his family business. James was a master plumber and he was HVAC certified. James was an avid vegetable gardener, and he was particularly proud of his tomato plants. He loved to look out at his wife’s beautiful flower gardens that surround the property. He loved visiting the ocean and going to seafood restaurants. He liked to hike his mountain that he had carved out for him. James enjoyed fishing, both deep sea and the local lakes to catch bass. James was into music of all types, though blues was a favorite. He played guitar, harmonica, and he would try any other instrument. James was a passionate reader who owned thousands of books. There will be a celebration of life in the spring.

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