Benjamin T. Cassidy
Benjamin T. Cassidy, age 99, of Downers Grove. US Army Air Force Veteran, WWII. Beloved husband of Shirley and the late Anamae. Loving father of Ellen Vallera, Clare (Dr. John) Hutchinson, William (Cheryl), Timothy (Claudia) and Julie (Erick) Pouilly. Step-father of Craig (Patricia) Wills, Barbara Marks and Nancy (Dr. Mellayne) Myers. Proud grandfather of 16, great-grandfather of 10. Dear brother of the late Thaddeus. Visitation 1:30-4:30pm Sunday January 31st in the Ulrich Memorial Chapel at Oak Trace, 250 Village Drive, Downers Grove. Family and friends to meet Monday February 1st at St. Scholastica Church, 7800 Janes Ave., Woodridge, for Funeral Mass at 10am. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Hallowell & James Funeral Home assisting the family 630-964-6500.
Dear Shirley, I am so sorry to see of Ben’s passing. While there has been some tough years for both of you, there are so many good memories of the good years. I will always treasure our times together. Ben is now at peace & hopefully you will find solace in the days ahead. Love, Dee