Edward Cassidy, beloved husband of Loretta, nee Lodding; loving father of Kathleen (James) Stein, Cynthia (Wendel) Decker, Kevin (Loretta), Leonard, Sheila (Jack) Sievertsen, Colleen (George) Knor, Brian (Marge), Enid, Kelly (Steve) Finley, Edward, Jr. (Eve) and the late Timothy and Bridget; proud grandfather of 25; and cherished great-grandfather of seven; fond brother of James, Eileen Wern, Gerry (Ray) Walker and Dolores (Paul) Lemrise. Funeral Wednesday, 10 a.m. from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home,4727 W. 103rd St., Oak lawn to St. Catherine of Alexandria Church, 107th and Kedvale, Mass 10:45 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 2 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Our Lady of the Ridge School, 10859 S. Ridgeland Ave., Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 or to the B.V.M. Sisters Retirement Fund, 6364 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60660 for info call 708-636-1193 or visit www.mem.com
