George Casey, Parcel-Firm Founder, Dies
Rosary for George W. Casey, 63, one of the founders of the United Parcel Service, will be said at 8 o'clock Tuesday night in the Bonney-Watson chapel.
Requiem Mass will be said at 11 o'clock Wednesday in the Church of the Immaculate.
Mr. Casey died yesterday in a Los Angeles hospital after a long illness. He suffered from diabetes complicated by a heart ailment.
Mr. Casey began his career as a messenger boy in Seattle. His brother, James E. Casey of New York, now head of the United Parcel Service, founded a messenger service here in 1907 with six young friends, each of whom owned a bicycle. It was called the American Messenger Co.
George Casey joined his brother soon afterward at the age of 14. The company changed its name to Merchants' Parcel Delivery in 1918 and to the United Parcel Service in 1927, when it extended to Oakland, Calif.
Branches in 15 Cities
The organization now operates in 15 cities. George Casey was general manager of the Pacific Coast operation for many years before his illness. He was vice president and a director of the company.
Born on Washington's birthday anniversary in Candelaria, Nev., Mr. Casey was named for the first President. The family moved to Seattle in 1897. Mr. Casey attended only elementary school.
Mr. Casey was a generous donor to charitable organizations but preferred anonymity. From the ranks of his employes he chose men whom he groomed for executive positions in the company.
Noted for Attire
Mr. Casey was considered one of the best-dressed men in the West. He was a member of the Washington Athletic Club and the Broadmoor Golf Club here and the Jonathan Club in Los Angeles. His home here was at 1503 Snenandoah Drive.
Surviving are his wife, Verle; his mother, Mrs. Annie E. Casey, and a sister, Miss Marguerite M. Casey, both of Seattle, and another brother, Henry J. Casey, Portland, Ore.
(The Seattle Daily Times, February 9, 1957, Page 17)
Burial Date: June 29, 1957
Rosary for George W. Casey, 63, one of the founders of the United Parcel Service, will be said at 8 o'clock Tuesday night in the Bonney-Watson chapel.
Requiem Mass will be said at 11 o'clock Wednesday in the Church of the Immaculate.
Mr. Casey died yesterday in a Los Angeles hospital after a long illness. He suffered from diabetes complicated by a heart ailment.
Mr. Casey began his career as a messenger boy in Seattle. His brother, James E. Casey of New York, now head of the United Parcel Service, founded a messenger service here in 1907 with six young friends, each of whom owned a bicycle. It was called the American Messenger Co.
George Casey joined his brother soon afterward at the age of 14. The company changed its name to Merchants' Parcel Delivery in 1918 and to the United Parcel Service in 1927, when it extended to Oakland, Calif.
Branches in 15 Cities
The organization now operates in 15 cities. George Casey was general manager of the Pacific Coast operation for many years before his illness. He was vice president and a director of the company.
Born on Washington's birthday anniversary in Candelaria, Nev., Mr. Casey was named for the first President. The family moved to Seattle in 1897. Mr. Casey attended only elementary school.
Mr. Casey was a generous donor to charitable organizations but preferred anonymity. From the ranks of his employes he chose men whom he groomed for executive positions in the company.
Noted for Attire
Mr. Casey was considered one of the best-dressed men in the West. He was a member of the Washington Athletic Club and the Broadmoor Golf Club here and the Jonathan Club in Los Angeles. His home here was at 1503 Snenandoah Drive.
Surviving are his wife, Verle; his mother, Mrs. Annie E. Casey, and a sister, Miss Marguerite M. Casey, both of Seattle, and another brother, Henry J. Casey, Portland, Ore.
(The Seattle Daily Times, February 9, 1957, Page 17)
Burial Date: June 29, 1957
George Casey, Parcel-Firm Founder, Dies
Rosary for George W. Casey, 63, one of the founders of the United Parcel Service, will be said at 8 o'clock Tuesday night in the Bonney-Watson chapel.
Requiem Mass will be said at 11 o'clock Wednesday in the Church of the Immaculate.
Mr. Casey died yesterday in a Los Angeles hospital after a long illness. He suffered from diabetes complicated by a heart ailment.
Mr. Casey began his career as a messenger boy in Seattle. His brother, James E. Casey of New York, now head of the United Parcel Service, founded a messenger service here in 1907 with six young friends, each of whom owned a bicycle. It was called the American Messenger Co.
George Casey joined his brother soon afterward at the age of 14. The company changed its name to Merchants' Parcel Delivery in 1918 and to the United Parcel Service in 1927, when it extended to Oakland, Calif.
Branches in 15 Cities
The organization now operates in 15 cities. George Casey was general manager of the Pacific Coast operation for many years before his illness. He was vice president and a director of the company.
Born on Washington's birthday anniversary in Candelaria, Nev., Mr. Casey was named for the first President. The family moved to Seattle in 1897. Mr. Casey attended only elementary school.
Mr. Casey was a generous donor to charitable organizations but preferred anonymity. From the ranks of his employes he chose men whom he groomed for executive positions in the company.
Noted for Attire
Mr. Casey was considered one of the best-dressed men in the West. He was a member of the Washington Athletic Club and the Broadmoor Golf Club here and the Jonathan Club in Los Angeles. His home here was at 1503 Snenandoah Drive.
Surviving are his wife, Verle; his mother, Mrs. Annie E. Casey, and a sister, Miss Marguerite M. Casey, both of Seattle, and another brother, Henry J. Casey, Portland, Ore.
(The Seattle Daily Times, February 9, 1957, Page 17)
Burial Date: June 29, 1957
Rosary for George W. Casey, 63, one of the founders of the United Parcel Service, will be said at 8 o'clock Tuesday night in the Bonney-Watson chapel.
Requiem Mass will be said at 11 o'clock Wednesday in the Church of the Immaculate.
Mr. Casey died yesterday in a Los Angeles hospital after a long illness. He suffered from diabetes complicated by a heart ailment.
Mr. Casey began his career as a messenger boy in Seattle. His brother, James E. Casey of New York, now head of the United Parcel Service, founded a messenger service here in 1907 with six young friends, each of whom owned a bicycle. It was called the American Messenger Co.
George Casey joined his brother soon afterward at the age of 14. The company changed its name to Merchants' Parcel Delivery in 1918 and to the United Parcel Service in 1927, when it extended to Oakland, Calif.
Branches in 15 Cities
The organization now operates in 15 cities. George Casey was general manager of the Pacific Coast operation for many years before his illness. He was vice president and a director of the company.
Born on Washington's birthday anniversary in Candelaria, Nev., Mr. Casey was named for the first President. The family moved to Seattle in 1897. Mr. Casey attended only elementary school.
Mr. Casey was a generous donor to charitable organizations but preferred anonymity. From the ranks of his employes he chose men whom he groomed for executive positions in the company.
Noted for Attire
Mr. Casey was considered one of the best-dressed men in the West. He was a member of the Washington Athletic Club and the Broadmoor Golf Club here and the Jonathan Club in Los Angeles. His home here was at 1503 Snenandoah Drive.
Surviving are his wife, Verle; his mother, Mrs. Annie E. Casey, and a sister, Miss Marguerite M. Casey, both of Seattle, and another brother, Henry J. Casey, Portland, Ore.
(The Seattle Daily Times, February 9, 1957, Page 17)
Burial Date: June 29, 1957
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