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Bill CASEY Obituary

CASEY, Rev. Fr Bill
(William Patrick):
Priest of the Archdiocese of Wellington and Diocese of Palmerston North. Passed away peacefully on Thursday 6 June 2019, at St Johns Hill Healthcare, Whanganui. Brother of Peggy, Sr Teresa, Bridget and the late Tom and Mary (of County Cork, Ireland). Vigil Mass will be held at the Holy Family Catholic Church, 22 Tawhero Street, Whanganui, on Monday 10 June 2019, at 5.00pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated for Fr Bill at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Whitcombe Road, Opunake, on Tuesday 11 June 2019, at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Opunake Cemetery. Sadly missed by his family and friends.
May he 'Rest in Peace'.

Published by Taranaki Daily News from Jun. 8 to Jun. 10, 2019.

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Pidd Family

June 13, 2019

Thinking of you Teresa at this sad time.
Hope your memories of NZ bring you comfort.
You and Billie have certainly impacted on the church here and on so many families. Thank you.

June 12, 2019

Rest in Peace Father. Amongst the best roses now. Arohanui
Kerry Gaffaney

Linda Dwyer

June 12, 2019

RIP Father Bill. You were a great support to me. Loved our chats over a cup of tea.

June 11, 2019

Rest In Peace Fr Bill. We will always fondly remember your time in Patea and our cups of tea.

Honeyfield Family

Jillian Jensen

June 11, 2019

Sister Teresa sorry to hear of Father Bills passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. Love to you all. Jillian Jensen

Kevin & Kate

June 10, 2019

Fondly remembered and respected for his kind and unassuming support and presence for families in need. Rest In Peace. Our sympathies to Sr Teresa

June 10, 2019

Dear Fr Bill, Rest in peace my friend. You were a lovely priest and a great support to me spiritually in my time of sickness. Loved that Irish wit. Special thoughts to your Irish family . Lorraine Donovan of Taihape

June 10, 2019

Thank you Fr Bill a great support for me! You are home with God now .... Libby Whittington

Mike Burgess

June 10, 2019

My deepest sympathy to all those in Aotearoa/New Zealand who grieve the passing of Father Bill. I will offer Mass for Father Bill tomorrow (Monday, 10 June) along with Sr Teresa and the other Presentation Sister at South Presentation Convent, Cork, Éire/Ireland. May God grant Fr Bill eternal rest...Well done, good and faithful servant. May the good Lord comfort you all. I was in Aotearoa/New Zealand from 1978-2010

Yours faithfully

Fr Mike Burgess OFM Cap
Holy Trinity Capuchin Friary
Father Mathew Quay
Cork T12 PK24
ÉIRE/IRELAND

Jordan Bottriell

June 9, 2019

Father Casey was the most amazing Father when we went to the catholic school in Opunake. Wishes and love to the family.

Samantha Haden

June 8, 2019

Sad to hear of your passing ~ wonderful Father of Opunake church when my kids started at the school. Loved having a chat .RIP condolences to the family

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