Kevin Robert Casey

Kevin Robert Casey, 63, of East Hartford, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Salmon Brook Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after a courageous battle with a neurodegenerative disease. Born on February 17, 1962, Kevin was the beloved son of Barbara Smith Casey, and the late Bernard J. Casey.

Kevin was a lifelong resident of East Hartford and graduated from George J. Penney High School, Class of 1980. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts along with a Master of Arts in History from Central Connecticut State University. Kevin had many interests and would always love to discuss the latest current events whether it be sports, politics, or major world events. He was a very spiritual individual and was strengthened in his strong devotion to Padre Pio.

The youngest of five siblings, Kevin leaves behind his sister, Susan Skipp of Newington, CT; and his brothers, Bernard Casey, Jr. (Marcelle) of Wallingford, CT; James Casey (Marcy) of Rocky Hill, CT; and Jerome Casey (Donna) of Natick, MA. Kevin was a proud uncle and is survived by his nieces and nephews Barry, Laura, Peter, Caitlin, Gregory, Michael, Josh, Sarah, Jake, Samuel, Simon and Amelia along with several great nieces and nephews. Besides his father, Kevin was predeceased by his brother-in-law Barry Skipp, Sr.

Kevin’s family would like to extend special thanks to his lifelong friend, Paul Fitzgerald, for the unwavering support he extended to Kevin throughout the years and in his final weeks.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, June 4th with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 11:00am at St. Christopher’s Church, 538 Brewer Street, East Hartford. Burial will follow at Silver Lane Cemetery, East Hartford. Kevin’s family will receive relatives and friends at the church hall on Wednesday morning from 9:30 - 10:45am, prior to the 11:00am funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Kevin’s name may be made to the Office of Radio and Television, Archdiocese of Hartford, 15 Peach Orchard Rd, Prospect, CT 06712. The D’Esopo East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford has been entrusted with the care of the funeral arrangements - www.desopoeh.com