Obituary of Jean Cassetta

       Jean Cassetta, age 85 of Providence, RI, formerly of Smithfield, RI and Amsterdam, NY, died peacefully on April 23, 2020.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Anthony (Tony) Cassetta, of 62 years.

         Born in Amsterdam, NY. She was the daughter of Nancy (Donato) and Matthew LaTorre. Jean graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School and began her career as a secretary at Mohasco in Amsterdam, NY, where she met her husband, Tony. She later worked as a medical secretary and office manager at various medical practices.

     Nothing made Jean happier than spending time with her family, especially the annual beach vacations, where she created everlasting memories with her grandchildren. She was the ultimate hostess – bringing together the extended family for holidays and any other occasion, always opening her home to all. She was a loving and caring wife who, after six decades of marriage, continued to laugh the hardest at Tony’s jokes. 

     Jean will always be remembered for her incredibly warm heart, beautiful smile and selfless soul.

     She was a devoted mother, who will be sorely missed by her adoring children, Frank (Kathleen) Cassetta, Liverpool, NY,  Patricia (Charles) Cassetta-Girard, Cumberland, RI, and Lisa (William Case) Cassetta, Finchville, KY; six grandchildren, Kayleigh (Nicholas) Terranova, Kelsey (Joe Schultz) Cassetta, Joshua (Licia) Girard, Rachel Girard, Chelsea Case and Morgan Case; three great grandchildren, Nicholas Terranova,  Luca Terranova and Giada Girard.   She is also survived by brothers-in-law Nicholas Serrani and Nicholas (Judy) Cassetta; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Jean was pre-deceased by her brothers, Albert LaTorre and Donald LaTorre, and sister Diana Peyton.

     Donations may be made in Jean’s memory to Alzheimer’s Association, 245 Waterman St #306, Providence, RI 02906, or Hope Hospice, 1085 N Main St, Providence, RI 02904. 

      A Memorial Mass and Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday November 6, 2021 at 11:00AM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 39 St. John St., Amsterdam, NY with Father O. Robert DeMartinis presiding. Entombment was made in April of 2020 in St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Amsterdam, NY. Please leave condolences online at www.brbsfuneral.com.