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Death Notice: Michael Casey, Co-founder of Casey's in Western Springs

Visitation for the founder of Casey's markets and Mike's Meats will be Sunday, a funeral Mass will be held on Monday.

By Karen Chadra

Michael Casey, 84, of Naperville, formerly of Downers Grove, died Wednesday, July 3, at his home. He was born Feb. 28, 1928, in County Kerry, Ireland.

Mr. Casey is survived by his wife, Jane (nee Concannon) King. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah (nee Kelly).

He is survived by his children, Maureen, Sheila, Dan, Christine, Kevin, David, Patricia and Margaret, his 19 granchildren and his 13 great-grandchildren.

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Mr. Casey was a co-founder of Mike's Meat Market in Villa Park, Casey's Market in Western Springs and Casey's Foods in Naperville. He was a Rotarian in Villa Park for more than 20 years, and past president of the West Suburban Irish American Club.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 7, at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 8, at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 1450 Green Trails Drive, Naperville. Interment is at Assumption Cemetery in Wheaton.

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