On Monday, November 30th, 2020, Philomena M. Casey, loving mother, wife, grandmother, and sister, passed away at the age of 69.
Born to John and Mary Hogan in Limerick, Ireland in 1951, she married Larry Casey in February of 1973 and they raised a daughter, Gillian, and two sons, Andrew and Alan, emigrating the family from the Ashbrook neighborhood of Limerick, Ireland to North Reading, MA in 1988.
Phil was a dedicated employee at Mass Eye and Ear for many years, an avid reader, music lover, and massive soccer fan. She took immense joy and pride watching her children and grandchildren play soccer around the fields of North Reading and from watching her beloved Everton. Phil will be remembered most for her sense of humor, wit, and kindness.
Phil was preceded in death by her father, John Hogan, mother, Mary Hogan and sisters, Mary Heaslip and Majella Kelly. She is survived by her husband, Larry Casey of North Reading; sons, Andrew Casey of Newmarket, NH and Alan Casey of Berlin, MA; daughter, Gillian Casey, son-in-law, David Miller and grandsons, Nathan and Kieran Miller of North Reading; siblings, Jim Hogan, Ann Shortt and Terry Murphy of Limerick, Ireland and Fidelma Hogan of Alton, New Hampshire, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Funeral Mass will be held at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter St., North Reading on Saturday, December 5 at 10:30AM. Visitation will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements are by Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com
Larry, Gillian, Andrew, Alan, and all the family, my heartfelt sorrow at the passing of Phil, I am swimming in memories both in Limerick and in America with you all, full of joy, happiness and laughter, rest in peace my lovely cousin, love Mary
Heartfelt sympathy to Larry,Gillian,Andrew and Alan, on the death of your lovely Phil.We her Limerick cousins are thinking of you all at this most sorrowful of times.Take comfort in each other and all your good happy memories.Phil may your gentle loving soul rest in peace.Slan Abhaile
Our deepest sympathies to Larry, Gillian, Andrew, Alan and all the Casey/Hogan families on the tremendous loss of our kind and beautiful (inside and out) cousin, Phil. She’ll be loved and missed forever. We’re so thankful for the lovely memories of all the good times in Limerick and Boston. R.I.P.
Ron and Brian, Atlanta
My deepest sympathies to Larry,Gillian, Andrew and Alan on the passing of your beautiful wife & Mum Phil. Your Limerick cousins are thinking of you all at this terribly sad time. Rest In Peace Phil
Deepest Sympathy Larry Gillian Alan and Andrew on the death of our lovely cousin Phil our thoughts and prayers are with you all Geri Willie Gillian and Emma in Limerick
To Larry, Gillian, Alan and Andrew, Our hearts are with you at this very sad time. Phil will always be by your side, giving you strength and comfort. Her spirit will always be with you. With deepest sympathy and much love, Joy (Kearney) and Franklin Rerimassie, The Netherlands
Larry, Gillian, Andrew, Alan, Dave, Nathan and Kieran Our deepest condolences on the very sad passing of our dearest Phil. She was a wonderful Wife Mother Grandmother Sister and Aunt.Thinking of you all. Phil thank you for all the wonderful memories and for looking after me over the years. You will always have a special place in my heart. Rest in peace Phil. Love David Elaine Riain Freya and Emily.
Dear Larry, Gillian, Andrew, Alan, David, Nathan. Kieran.
I send my Heartfelt condolences to all of you on the very sad passing of Dearest Phil.
What a Wonderful Girl she was. Great fun and a most thoughtful and kind Human Being.
Ni bheith a leitheid aris againn go deo.
To Larry Gillian Alan and Andrew my deepest sympathy and condolences to you all on the death of your lovely Phil. May the sod rest easy upon her. She was a wonderful cousin. Rip Sheelagh
To Larry Gillian Alan and Andrew our deepest sympathy to you all on the death of my lovely cousin Phil. Donal and Úna Hanley
To Larry Gillian Alan and Andrew and all my Hogan cousins condolences and deepest sympathy on the death of Phil. May her gentle soul rest ib peace. Michael Jackie Hanley and family
Dear Larry, Gillian, Alan, Andrew and family, our deepest sympathies are extended to you all on the passing of your and our beloved Phil. She will always hold a special place in our hearts. Love forever Joe, Leanne and Brigid Mulcahy
Larry,Gillian,Andrew & Alan, with deepest sympathy at this sad time. May her gentle soul
rest in peace.
Tom & Trish Harte
Larry, Gillian, Al & Andy – shocked and saddened to learn of Phil’s passing. She was an incredible person, gone far too soon. I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending love from Dublin, you are all in my thoughts. Ross Loughnane
Dear Larry,Gillian,Andy,Alan,Nathan and Kieran, We were so sad to hear of Phil’s passing. My heart breaks for all of you. Phil loved life and her family was her whole world especially her two precious grandsons. So many wonderful memories on parsonage lane and many soccer fields. She is gone way to soon. Love,Joanne and Ralph Tenaglia
Dear Larry,Gillian,Alan,Andrew and family. Our Heartfelt condolences on the passing of Phil. May she rest in peace. Bob and Debbie Smith
I was lucky enough to spend time with Phil and Larry during the years our sons Andrew and Colin played soccer at Lehigh. Phil was such a vibrant, beautiful, fun and caring women .Hope you all find comfort in the memory of her devotion to her family , and all the happy times. It’s hard to believe she has passed so young . Heartfelt sympathy to Larry, Andrew, Gillian and Alan. Sincerely Colin and Diane Marshall
Larry, Gillian, Andy, and Alan:
Our deepest condolences for your loss. Phil’s passion for soccer (Everton and Lehigh) will be forever part of her legacy, but it paled in comparison to the love, dedication, and commitment to her family. She will be missed, but never forgotten.
With Love,
Colin, Maria, Mila, and Ava Marshall
Larry and children, we are so sorry for your loss. Phil was a very special person and will be missed by those who knew and loved her. May wonderful memories fill your hearts.
Phil and Paulette Chesley
To Larry, Gillian, Andrew and Allan , I am so sorry to hear about Philomena. I worked with her at the mass Eye and Ear surgery center. She made my job a very happy place to be. She was delightful to work with. I’ve met you all over the years and I will pray for you to get through this trying time. I’m sure you have wonderful memories.My condolences again. Sincerely, Mary Iannuzzi