Obituary of Anthony Cassetta

     Mr. Anthony (Tony) Cassetta, age 87 of Providence, RI, formerly of Smithfield, RI passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 29, 2019.

     Born in Amsterdam, NY on April 29, 1931, son of late Rose (Mastrofrancesco) and Nicholas Cassetta.   Tony graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School class of 1948 and was class president for 3 years.   He went on to graduate from  SUNY Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in  Utica.    He was the first recipient of the Mohawk Carpet Mills Scholarship. He was a member of the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists.

      Tony proudly served in the Air National Guard for 20 years as a Master Sergeant. He was employed by Mohasco, Amsterdam, NY as a manager of Dyeing Research and Development, and as a Sales and Product Manager at Organic Chemical Company, East Providence, RI, retiring in 2001.

       He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Jean (LaTorre) Cassetta.   His children,

Frank (Kathleen) Cassetta of Liverpool, NY, Patricia (Charles) Cassetta-Girard of Cumberland, RI and Lisa (William Case) Cassetta of Finchville, KY.

     Six cherished grandchildren, Kayleigh (Nicholas) Terranova, Kelsey Cassetta, Joshua (Licia) Girard, Rachel Girard, Chelsea Case and Morgan Case.  A great-grandchild, Nicholas Terranova.  Sisters,  Nancy (Nicholas) Serrani and Regina Cassetta and brother, Nicholas (Judy) Cassetta and several nieces, nephews, cousins.    Anthony was predeceased by a brother, Frank Cassetta and sister and brother-in-law, Antoinette and James Alescio. 

    Nothing brought more joy to Tony than spending time with his beloved family. He especially enjoyed the annual beach vacations with his children and grandchildren. Those who knew and loved him will always remember his generous spirit and sense of humor. 

      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday March 9, 2019 at 11:15AM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Roman Catholic Church, 39 St. John St., Amsterdam with Father Lawrence J. Decker as celebrant and Father Pascal Iannotti as con-celebrant.  Private entombment will follow in St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Amsterdam.  The family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, March 9, 2019  prior to the funeral mass from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church.   In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tony’s memory to Hope Hospice, 1085 North Main St. Providence, RI 02904.  Local arrangements have been entrusted to the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger  Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Ave, Amsterdam,  Please leave condolences online at www.brbsfuneral.com