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George Robert “Shifty” Casey, Veteran
1919 – 2006 • Oakwood Cemetery
George Robert Casey, 86, of West Grove, PA earned his "Golden Wings" on October 6, 2006 at home in Jenner's Pond. Born in Claymont, Delaware in 1919, he was a graduate of Claymont High School, he earned a degree in Business from Goldey Beacom College, a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Engineering from the University of Delaware and a Master of Arts from West Chester University. He was a teacher, a musician, an actor, and a fighter pilot.
"Colonel Casey" was a member of the renowned 75th Fighter Squadron, otherwise known as "the Flying Tigers" during World War II. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, and Air Medal for his achievements after flying 72 combat missions in the fabled Warhawk plane. In keeping with the military naming tradition of the day, he flew those missions under the moniker "Shifty," a nickname he earned while entertaining children with magic tricks between missions.
"Mr. Casey" was a legendary science teacher at Kennett High School for 26 years.
After his retirement, "Bob" mastered the guitar, and entertained audiences young and old with song and his sense of humor. He was also a well known local actor, often performing in community plays with his wife Patricia.
Bob was a familiar figure trekking miles and miles on local roads while training for his more adventurous hikes throughout the US and Europe. He logged many miles with The Wilmington Trail Club, including the 30 mile Brandywine End-to-End. He hiked all through Europe, but his most remarkable hiking achievement was The Camino de Santiago, a 500 mile pilgrimage that starts in St. Jean-Pied-de-Port in France, through the Pyrenees, and ends at the tomb of St. James, the Greater in Compostela, Spain.
He is survived by his wife Patricia, a daughter, Mary Cloud, a son R. Brett and his wife Mary Jo, a son C. Lance Casey, a grandson David, a sister Mildred deShullo, a brother William and his wife Jackie, a brother Charles Lee and his wife Nancy, a Sister-in-Law Marsha Parum, brother-in-law L. Jan Abernathy, a brother-in-law Robert Tharpe 7 nieces, 4 nephews, many great nieces, a great nephew, and 3 step-grandsons Brian, Chris, and Adam Cotter. He was predeceased by his sister Estelle.
Reverend Richard Kirk will preside over an 11 am Public Memorial Service on Saturday, October 14th at the Episcopal Church of the Advent, 401 N Union St Kennett Square, PA 19348. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made in Bob's memory to the Jenner's Pond Endowment Fund: 610-869-6801; 2000 Greenbriar Lane, West Grove, PA 19390, or the Lance Armstrong Foundation: www.livestrong.org: 877-236-8820, The National Mail Processing Center, PO Box 6003, Albert Lea, MN 56007-6603. Arrangements are being handled by the Foulk & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. 610-869-2685 of West Grove.
Birth:
18 Nov 1919
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Death:
6 Oct 2006 (aged 86)
West Grove, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial:
Oakwood Cemetery
Lawrenceville, Brunswick County, Virginia, USA
Plot:
Sec 7, Lot 97