To his wife of 55 years, eight children, 16 grandchildren and generations of friends, he was a beloved man. An impressive presence and gregarious personality, Jim Casey's leadership emerged in many arenas: army infantry in WWII, Catholic Church activities, alumni associations for both his alma maters and community organizations. Closest to his heart, however, was his large and spiritual family.

A resident of Garden City and Greenport, N.Y., Mr. Casey died of cancer on August 18th in his Greenport home at the age of 80.

Born in Brooklyn, he was the son of Irish immigrant parents from County Clare. Mtr. Casey earned an academic scholarship to Brooklyn Prep, beginning a lifelong association with the Society of Jesus, whose priests were its teachers and administrators. He later repaid his debt to the Jesuits by becoming president of the school's alumni association and leading efforts that raised over $2 million in grants to students at Jesuit high schools, even though Brooklyn Prep closed its doors in 1972.

Following graduation in 1943, Mr. Casey joined the army, was promoted to the rank of sergeant during training, and deployed to France where briefly, at age 18, he was charged with leading a platoon when two officers commanding the unit became casualties. Soon afterward, he was twice wounded and returned stateside to recuperate.

He graduated from St. John's University in 1948 and married Joan McGeever of Flushing in 1951. They became the parents of four daughters and four sons.

Mr. Casey had a successful career in corporate technology sales for companies including NCR, Burroughs, Friden and Singer before founding his own company in 1975. For 20 years he served as president of Diversified Electronics, a computer software firm based in Mineola.

A Garden City resident since 1965, Mr. Casey was a daily communicant and lector at St. Joseph's and St. Anne's Catholic churches. He was a lifelong participant in civic and community activities, from coaching Little League teams in younger days to volunteering at Rotacare, a medical service for the indigent, and The Inn, a housing facility for the homeless in Hempstead. He was also past president of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Brooklyn, and past president of the St. John's University Business School Alumni Association.

In addition to his wife, he leaves his children, James of Maryland, Marianne of Ohio, John and Eileen of Long Island, and Patricia, Kenneth, Robert and Jeanne of Massachusetts.

Visiting was at the Fairchild Chapel in Garden City on August 20th and 21st. A Mass of Christian Burial was said at St. Anne's Church on August 22nd. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Rotacare, 1220 Front St., Uniondale, NY 11553, would be appreciated. Arrangements were handled by Fairchild Sons.

Betsy (Sarah Elizabeth) Cragwall

Betsy (Sarah Elizabeth) Cragwall of Garden City died on August 15th.

She is the beloved daughter of the late Gordon O. and Reggie Cragwall; the loving sister of Cora-Jane Lawton and the late Gordon O. Jr.; the cherished aunt of Susan Waggoner, Michael Cragwall, Gail Malsom, Jane Siekmann, John Lawton and many grand nieces and nephews.

Visiting was on August 25th at the Fairchild Chapel in Garden City. A religious service was held at the Cathedral of the Incarnation on August 26th. Interment was at Greenfield Cemetery in Uniondale.

Ellery Wilson Mann, Jr.

Ellery Wilson Mann, Jr. peacefully passed away on August 25th in Garden City. He was born in Mineola on October 22, 1922, lived in Garden City for more than 50 years, and moved to Vero Beach, Florida in 1989.

Mr. Mann, widower of cherished Patricia Paula (nee McDermott), to whom he was married for 58 years, is survived by his devoted children: Beth Elliott and Deborah Belica, both of Garden City; Nancy Mann of Stewart Manor, N.Y.; Ellery Mann III of Lindenhurst, N.Y.; and Mary Ellen Burrell of New City, N.Y. In addition, he is survived by his loving sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, 12 grandchildren and a great-grandchild on the way.

Mr. Mann attended Columbia University. He was proud to be a Marine, and in World War II served with The First Division at Guadalcanal. Mr. Mann succeeded at widely varied careers: he was advertising VP at Tampax (Tambrands), a company founded by his father; publisher of Rudder boating magazine; stockbroker at Merrill Lynch; and original owner of Food For Thought in Garden City.

In his retirement, he cared for the sick and elderly as an AMT and volunteer at Winthrop University Hospital in Mineola, and the VNA of Vero Beach. He also wrote "The Guide to Vero Beach" and other short stories. He expressed his adventurous spirit through piloting, fishing and his unique sense of humor.

Mr. Mann was a member of the Unity Center of Vero Beach and the Community Church of Garden City. He was a former member of Dodger Pines Country Club of Vero Beach and Cherry Valley Country Club of Garden City.

A memorial service will be held on Sept. 2nd at 2 p.m. at the Garden City Community Church (254 Stewart Ave., Garden City), and on Sept. 9th at 2:30 p.m. at the Unity Center of Vero Beach (950 43rd Ave., Vero Beach, FL). In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to the Good Shepherd Hospice (4747-20 Nesconset Highway, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776, Attention: Development Office). Arrangements are under the direction of the Fairchild Sons Funeral Home in Garden City.