Rita Cody Casey
July 3, 1928 – January 25, 2018
Rita Cody Casey passed away peacefully in her sleep early in the
morning of January 25th after a long illness. She was the wife of
Maurice J. Casey, who predeceased her.
Ms Casey was born and raised in New York City.
She was a graduate of the College of New Rochelle in NY.
Rita married Maurice J. Casey, her husband of 63 years, and had
8 children, all of whom were the light of her life. After raising her
children, Rita went into the real estate business.
In 1989, she retired as president of Casey Realty of Northern
New Jersey, which owned three Century 21 real estate franchises
in the late 1970s and 1980s. She and her husband retired to
Florida in the late 80’s, where they lived until re-locating in
Indianapolis near her daughter, Kathleen Sears, of Broad Ripple,
in 2004.
Rita Casey was the daughter of Arthur Cody, MD, and Teresa
Cody, of New York, and the grand-daughter of Philip and Anne
Cogan, also of New York.
In addition to eight children, Ms Casey leaves fourteen grandchildren,
and four great-grand-children.
Calling Friday, February 9, 2018, at 10 am at the Immaculate
Heart of Mary Church immediately followed by an
11:00 Funeral Mass.
James says
My deepest sympathy for your loss. What seems to be a long life is never long enough where our loved ones are concerned. Our Heavenly Father Jehovah feels the same way. That is why He has promised to swallow up death forever and soon end all our suffering. (Rev. 21:3-5; Isa. 25:8) May His promises be a soothing balm for your grieving hearts.
Peggy keppler says
Rita and Maurice moved into Lions Head the same year I did, so we have been across the hall neighbors for going on 14 years. I watched Rita take are or Maurice when his health failed, I was amazed at this tiny person and her strength.
Rita continued to be a wonderful neighbor and friend. I will miss her being across the hall from me.
To her family, which I have had the pleasure of meeting some of them, You had a great Mom, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and In-Law.
God Bless,
Peggy Keppler and father Jack Keppler
Lori Popp Moss says
I am so sorry to learn of Rita’s passing. Rita and your dad, Mo, were such active and vital participants in our programs and so incredibly supportive!! When Mo began to decline we were so impressed with the energy and devotion that Rita had. She spoke often about all of her children and I know that many came to the program we did where she was paired with a member of the Dance Kaleidoscope troupe…she was so much fun. Rita continued to attend our weekly lunches and was always the light in the room. She will be missed by so many. May her memory always bring a smile to your face and be for a blessing.
Fondly,
Lori Popp Moss and the team at Jewish Family Services