Salvadore Cassesse
Salvadore “Sam” Cassesse, 87, of Bradys Bend died Thursday at Chicora Medical Center.
Born Sept. 7, 1927, in Bradys Bend, he was the son of Vito and Maria G. (Mignemi) Cassese.
Sam first married Mildred J. Crissman, who preceded him in death on Dec. 16, 1962. On Oct. 5, 1968, Sam married the former Elizabeth M. “Betty” Kennedy. She also preceded him in death on Oct. 26, 1998.
A 1947 graduate of East Brady High School, Sam first was employed by Michigan Limestone from 1947 to 1954, then Elger Company in Ford City from 1954 to 1963. He purchased the Rocket Hotel in Bradys Bend and operated it until 1967. Next he worked at National Storage in Boyers until 1968 and then was employed by the PA Liquor Control Board as the State Store manager in Chicora until 1979.
A member of the St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Bradys Bend, he belonged to the Altar Rosary Society, the Young at Heart Club and for years worked on the St. Mary's Cemetery Committee.
A U.S. veteran, Sam first served during World War II with the Coast Guard. Later during the Korean War he served as an airman first class with the Air Force. His overseas duty was in French Morocco, North Africa. Sam was a life member of both the American Legion Post 488 in Bradys Bend and the VFW Post 7123 in Rimersburg.
Sam enjoyed hunting, was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, a collector of hundreds of hats and always enjoyed the company of numerous good friends. He will be dearly missed.
Surviving is one son, David M. Cassesse and his wife Donna of Crystal Lake, Ill.; one granddaughter, Shelby Ann Cassesse of Crystal Lake; one brother, Michael Cassese of Tidioute, Pa.; one sister, Mary A. Cassese of Bradys Bend; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Sam was preceded in death by his parents; his wives, Mildred and Betty; his dear friend and companion, Marguerite Heginbotham; four brothers, Hoot, Tony, Popeye and Jim; and one sister, Carmella Bevcich.
CASSESSE — Friends of Salvadore “Sam” Cassesse, who died Thursday, May 21, 2015, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Buechele Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 707 Kellys Way, East Brady.A parish prayer service will be at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. A veterans service will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday.A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Bradys Bend with the Rev. John Butler officiating.Committal, military honors and burial will follow in the St. Mary's Cemetery.The Cassesse family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Sam's name to the St. Mary's Cemetery, 915 State Route 68, East Brady, PA 16028To view or express condolences please visit www.BuecheleFuneralHome.com.
