Faith Ann Casey

Faith Ann Casey (nee Gallagher), age 89 of Bonita Springs, FL and formerly of West Hartford, CT passed away peacefully at the Terraces in Bonita Springs on July 15, 2025 surrounded by her children. Faith was born on July 20, 1935 in Milford, MA to George and Gertrude (Cahill) Gallagher. She grew up as an only child but surrounded by countless aunts, uncles and cousins. Faith attended the Sacred Heart Academy in Newton, MA before enrolling at Manhattanville College (Class of 1957) in New York where she earned a degree in French Literature. After graduation, she began her career as an Elementary School Teacher in Watertown, MA. Perhaps because she was an only child, she had an affinity for others and the gift of connecting with people and forming strong friendships. An important part of her youth was spending time each summer at Camp Fernwood in Canaan, NY. There she formed several friendships that would endure for over 80 years. At Manhattanville College she was highly engaged in campus life and made countless friends, including Maureen (Dempsey) Walsh and Grace (Thompson) Mansfield. As young ladies these three had many adventures, including sailing to Europe together on the Queen Mary, and remained loyal friends for the duration of their lives. At age 17, Faith met Alan Casey at a “tea dance” in Cambridge, MA. They quickly fell in love and were married 5 years later, a marriage that lasted 66 years until his passing in 2024. Together, Faith and Al would raise 5 children in West Hartford, CT, travel the world and make many friends. She was a loving, nurturing and fully engaged mother. She was active in school and community groups, including an extended stint as President of the PTA. She tutored at the Newington Children’s Hospital and volunteered for the West Hartford Athletics Boosters Association. In addition, she was a weekly volunteer at The House of Bread soup kitchen in Hartford, CT. for decades. When her children were approaching college age, she and Alan started the Creative Insurance Company, LLC together and she served as the President and CEO for over a decade. She was the backbone of the family, skillfully organizing all the schedules, activities and meals while supporting her husband in all he did. She is predeceased by her parents, beloved husband Alan and cherished son Christopher Casey. She is survived by her sons, Alan Casey Jr. and Jeffrey Casey (Tessa), daughters Kerry Kelley (Kevin) and Lauren Carlyle (Kent), grandchildren Matthew, Kevin, Sean (Susannah), John (Christin), Bridget, James, Jay and Marion (Abigail), her great granddaughter, Sophia and 7 nieces and nephews. Faith’s loves went beyond her family and friends. She was a master Duplicate Bridge player and was involved in a variety of Bridge groups over the years. She enjoyed competing with her children and grandchildren in RummyCube and a variety of card games. She could solve crossword puzzles with uncanny speed, a daily habit throughout her life. Her love of the beach developed over decades of summers spent at their home in Westerly, RI and was fine-tuned when she and Alan retired to Bonita Springs, FL. Mostly, she loved people; she was eternally upbeat and positive and brought joy to those with whom she interacted. Visitation will be on Friday July 25 from 6:00-7:30pm at Shikany Funeral Home, Bonita Springs, FL. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday July 26 at 10:00am at St. Leo the Great Church, Bonita Springs, FL Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Duxbury Bay Maritime School (www.dbms.org) an organization that provides sailing experiences to people with disabilities. For those unable to attend the funeral mass, it will be live-streamed at www.facebook.com/events/s/mass-of-christian-burial-for-f/1240284357363098/ To sign her guest register or to leave online condolences, please visit www.shikanyfuneralhome.com Arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated Since 1978

Faith Ann Casey

July 20, 1935 - July 15, 2025