…Casey’s Paint and Wallpaper store; 94
TEWKSBURY – James Warner Casey, age 94, a former Lowell business owner, died peacefully, in the care of his family and hospice at his home, Wednesday, April 29, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Patricia Ann (McCarthy)(Kelly) Casey, with whom he had celebrated a thirty-third wedding anniversary this past August 9th.
Jim was born in Tewksbury, a son of the late Maurice and Agnes (Bancroft) Casey, and lived the greater part of his life on Marshall Street in Tewksbury. He moved to Dracut in 2015.
After graduating Tewksbury High School, he enlisted in the Submarine Corps of the U.S. Navy, and served aboard the maiden and commissioning voyage of the Amberjack submarine, built in the Charlestown Navy Yard. He also served aboard the R-50 Submarine and the Guardfish submarine. He earned the WWII Victory Medal, the American Theater Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal before his honorable discharge as a Motor Machinists Mate, Second-class. He founded Casey’s Paint and Wallpaper service on Perry Street in Lowell, which he operated until retirement.
He leaves five children, Michael Casey of ME, Richard Casey of FL, Debra Casey-Wood of FL, Kathy Casey of Lowell, and Joyce Casey of Dracut; a grandson Josh; a granddaughter Andrea; a great granddaughter Amelia Jane; and was predeceased by his son, David Casey, and sister, Mary Martin.
Due to the Covid-19 crisis, funeral services will be private. A Memorial and “Celebration of Life” will be announced when the crisis has passed. The Tewksbury Funeral Home is honored to serve the Casey family. Visit: tewksburyfuneralhome.com