James F. Casey (Jimmy) 48 of Tiverton, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday Jan 28th surrounded by family and friends. He was the husband and best friend of Tracy Lanigan-Casey for 29 years . Born in Tiverton, he was the son of the late James M. Casey and Veronica (Galvin) Casey. He was a lifelong Tiverton resident. Jimmy was a Corrections officer for the state of MA for 19 years graduating from the MA Dept. of Corrections Academy in 1996. He was assigned to the Old Colony Corrections Center in Bridgewater, MA where he spent his entire career. He had previously graduated from Tiverton High School in 1985.
Jimmy was honorably discharged from the US Navy in 1992 and also worked for H.N. Wilcox in Sakonnet Point, Little Compton and Arnolds Auto Parts in Tiverton.
Besides his devoted wife, Jimmy is survived by his children James F. Casey Jr. and his husband Justin Shayer of Warwick, RI, Michael W. Casey of Pullman, WA and Amy Lynn V. Casey of Tiverton. He was the brother of Kathleen Copeland (husband Edward) of Bristol, RI, Marilyn Wieman of McKinleyville,California, Patricia Casey and Kevin Casey, both of Seattle, WA, along with several nieces and nephews.
He loved hunting, fishing and long walks in the woods. He enjoyed spending time with friends. Visitation THURSDAY from 4 to 8 PM at the Pocasset Memorial Funeral Home 462 Main Rd, Tiverton, RI with a Service at 7:00 PM. Burial will be private. www.almeida-pocasset.com
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wounded Warriors 4899 Belfort Rd, Ste. 300, Jacksonville, FLA 32256