Michael Cassady

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Michael Sullivan Cassady, 63, of Belleville, IL, born November 30, 1953, in Atlanta, GA, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017, at his residence in Belleville, IL, surrounded by family.

Mr. Cassady retired after 30 years as an IT manager with Mastercard World Wide. He was an amazing husband, father, father-in-law, PaPa, brother, brother-in-law, neighbor, co-worker, friend to many and stranger to none!

Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas C. and Mary Catherine, nee Sullivan, Cassady; a brother, Thomas G. Cassady; and his father-in-law, Louis C. Grossmann.

Surviving are his wife of 37 years, Jean Marie Cassady;
a son, Ryan Michael Cassady of Belleville, IL;
a daughter, Alicia M. (Thomas) Chartrand of Red Bud, IL;
two grandchildren, Jack William and Alexis Rhyan Chartrand, and one more on the way;
two sisters, Mary T. (Harold) Tojo, and Susie (Richard) Tindall;
two brothers, Richard T. (Linda) Cassady, and Roger B. (Rhonda) Cassady;
three sisters-in-law, Angela (Thomas) Grossmann-Roewe, Linda (Richard) Cassady, and Phyllis Cassady;
his mother-in-law, Donna L., nee Mackin, Grossmann;
a godchild, Matthew (Jessica) Cassady;
nieces and nephews, Laura (Scott) Hoisington, Chip Cassady, Scott (Gen) Tindall, Sarah (Charles) Hughes, Matthew (Jessica) Cassady, Allison Tojo, Randy (Katie) Cassady, Ross Cassady, Zachary and Ian Roewe;
uncles and aunts, Jerry Sullivan, Pete (Barbara) Sullivan, and Louise Sullivan;
and numerous great nieces and great-nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to a foundation near and dear to Mike and Jean’s heart; Eden’s Army, which benefits the patients and families of St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Donations can be arranged through George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, or checks may be mailed to Eden’s Army, P.O. Box 223, Belleville, IL, 62222, or visit www.edensarmy.org.  Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.

Visitation:  Friends may visit with the family from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 7, 2017, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.

Funeral:  A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 7, 2017, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.

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14 Comments on Michael Cassady

Laurie VanOyen said : Guest Report May 11, 2018 at 1:16 PM

My thoughts are with the Cassady family. I am saddened to have learned of Mike’s passing. I had the privilege of working with Mike during his lifetime at Mastercard. He was a great guy and a kind person.

  • Wildwood
  • Missouri
Jan Sullivan McKaskle said : Guest Report Oct 17, 2017 at 3:51 PM

Dear family, So very sorry to hear about Mike and our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He leaves a legacy of kindness and smiles. Love, Jan and Hayden

  • Nashville
  • TN
Edie Sullivan Sutter said : Guest Report Oct 17, 2017 at 3:09 PM

To all the Cassady family, the four children my dad, their uncle, described as the best of the best, I am so sorry for your loss. And I'm sorry I found out just today - know that I'm holding you all close to my heart, and if Daddy had been able, he'd have been there for you. We hold you up as an example of all that is good. Praying for peace, Edie

  • Soddy Daisy
  • TN
Don Moore said : Guest Report Oct 07, 2017 at 4:15 PM

We are very sorry for your loss. The entire Cassady Family have always been and will always be in our hearts.

  • Troy
  • IL
Kathy Quick said : Guest Report Oct 07, 2017 at 4:17 AM

I was so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was a truly nice person always with a kind word. He had a great sense of humor and an infectious smile. My sincere condolences to all of the Cassady family. Warmest regards, Kathy Quick

  • Kirkwood
  • MO
Rodger Cook said : Guest Report Oct 06, 2017 at 7:48 PM

Rick, Rocky & Family: I am sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I was blessed to have run into Mike about a year ago. It was like old times. I thought the world of Mike. I am sorry I cannot be there tomorrow I am working from 10 am to 10 pm. Please give me a call at 314-807-9656. I would love to get together with you guys when you have the time. My deepest sympathies. Rodger Cook

  • St. Libory
  • IL
Darryl Harris /Janet Hammack said : Guest Report Oct 06, 2017 at 7:02 PM

Our heartfelt and sincere condolences. Mike was a great guy who always had a smile on his face and a kind word for everyone. We were blessed to have known him and honored to call him a friend.

  • O Fallon
  • IL
Shelly Rios said : Guest Report Oct 05, 2017 at 8:16 PM

My sincere condolences to the family. Mike was such a great guy and will be missed by so many. I pray you find peace and cherish the memories you have.

  • O'Fallon
  • MO
Scott Horace said : Guest Report Oct 05, 2017 at 5:59 PM

So sorry to hear this - my thoughts and prayers are with the Cassady family. We miss Mike and his smile, laugh, and positive attitude here at Mastercard.

  • O'Fallon
  • MO
Andy Lock said : Guest Report Oct 05, 2017 at 5:58 PM

Dear Cassady family, I'll remember Mike as one of the great people I've been privileged to know and work with here at MasterCard. God Speed - he will be greatly missed.

  • O'Fallon
  • MO
Margie Comley Hemmer said : Guest Report Oct 04, 2017 at 9:13 PM

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. May God comfort all you

  • Fairview Heights
  • IL
Rosaire Elias said : Guest Report Oct 04, 2017 at 3:21 PM

My heartfelt condolences to the Cassady family. A pleasant, happy-go-lucky, hardworking guy! A great guy all-around who will be missed by many. It was a pleasure knowing and working with him.

  • O'Fallon
  • MO
Paula & Dick Kaltenbronn said : Guest Report Oct 04, 2017 at 1:22 AM

Jean, Rick, Linda and families, We are so very sorry for your loss. May happy memories bring you comfort during the difficult times.

  • Belleville
  • Illinois
Danielle Hebert said : Guest Report Oct 03, 2017 at 7:40 PM

Mary Tojo, Matt Cassady and family...our condolences to your family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

  • Highland
  • IL

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