Charles Lawrence Casey

Charles Lawrence Casey, 92, died on February 11, 2022 at his home in Morgan Hill, CA., surrounded by beloved family members. A graduate of Claymont High School in Wilmington, Delaware, Charles (known as Lee) graduated from the University of Delaware and entered the Marines as an officer and served as an aircraft carrier pilot. After his service to our country, Charles had a successful career as a pilot for United Airlines. Along the way he met his future wife Nancy in New Orleans. During his career for United, the Casey family moved to California where Lee flew out of San Francisco. When he retired at the age of 60, he flew most of his relatives from the East Coast to California for a retirement party that will always be remembered. Lee was an amazing husband, father and grandfather as well as a role model and mentor for many. Lee was very active in his community and neighborhood and enjoyed spending time and traveling with his family. His favorite activities were tennis, hiking and golf. Lee was one of five siblings including a twin sister known as Cootie. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Nancy, his two daughters, Barbara and Betty as well as his two grandchildren, Abigail and Cole. Betty resides in Southern California with her husband Victor and Barbara lives in Morgan Hill with Nancy. Abigail, 24, currently works and resides in Miami, FL and Cole, 21 lives in Chicago, IL. where he is attending school for music production and recording. Lee will be missed by all who knew him.

Published in Morgan Hill Times · April 5, 2022