BURLINGTON, VT. - Dorothy Catherine (Looney) Casey, age 97, of Burlington, passed away peacefully on September 27th 2016.
Dorothy was born on February 12th 1919 in Burlington, Vt., the daughter of Arthur Edward Looney, Sr. and Catherine Brewin McCabe Looney.
Dorothy graduated from Mount St. Mary's Academy and Burlington Business College, now Champlain College.
On February 13th 1945, Dorothy married Daniel Joseph Casey, Jr. of Burlington.
They lived in Greeneville, NC and Santa Barbara, CA during the end of World War II, while Mr. Casey served in the United States Marine Corps, VMD 154-Photographic Squadron.
Dorothy returned to Burlington, Vt. following the war and enjoyed working with her father Arthur Edward Looney, Sr. at The Looney Furniture Company.
Dorothy, with her late husband, owned and operated the well-known and respected, Dan J. Casey Furniture and Design Company. Mr. & Mrs. Casey felt honored for the privilege to serve many wonderful and loyal patrons, friends and family of Greater Burlington, the State of Vermont and beyond.
Following Mr. Casey's untimely death in 1963, Dorothy continued her interest and talents in retail sales, design in the furniture industry and ladies boutique apparel for three decades until her retirement.
Giving back to the community was very important to Dorothy and she was honored to volunteer for the Northern Vermont Chapter of the American Red Cross, The Bishop DeGoesbriand Hospital and The Mary Fetcher Hospital. Dorothy was also a member of The Fletcher Allen Hospital Auxiliary.
Dorothy was a social member of The Ethan Allen Club and an active member of the Ladies Bowling League. She enjoyed many happy decades at The Club bowling and participating in Club activities with dear friends.
Dorothy also enjoyed the camaraderie of friends in the games of poker and bridge, in particular the Easter Sunday Bridge at Christ the King.
As a lifelong member of the Burlington Country Club, Dorothy enjoyed many happy years of golfing and Club social functions. She took great pleasure in the Club and appreciated the kindness and gracious hospitality of the dedicated staff.
Among her happiest times were festive holiday celebrations with the Mahoney family at their homes and at 'Camp' and the Moriarty's in Stamford, CT with special family outings in New York City at the iconic P.J. Moriarty's.
Dorothy has always treasured her dear friendship with Tony and Rita Pomerleau and their family, holding close to her heart the cherished memories they shared together over the decades.
Mr. & Mrs. Casey and Kathleen shared the friendship and support of Reverend Jeremiah T. Purtill, Superior General of the SSE, St. Michael's College. Father Purtill and the Edmundites were close friends for many years sharing fond memories at the Casey home and Fairholt.
Dorothy was predeceased by her brother Arthur E. Looney, Jr. of Burlington.
Dorothy is also predeceased by Herbert "Herb" Ashley Durfee, Jr. M.D., her cherished, dedicated and loyal friend for many years.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Christ the King Church in Burlington on Friday, September 30th at 11:00am.
Burial will be in the family plot in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Burlington, Vt.
Arrangements are in the care of Ready Funeral Home Inc. in Burlington, Vt.
Dorothy was born on February 12th 1919 in Burlington, Vt., the daughter of Arthur Edward Looney, Sr. and Catherine Brewin McCabe Looney.
Dorothy graduated from Mount St. Mary's Academy and Burlington Business College, now Champlain College.
On February 13th 1945, Dorothy married Daniel Joseph Casey, Jr. of Burlington.
They lived in Greeneville, NC and Santa Barbara, CA during the end of World War II, while Mr. Casey served in the United States Marine Corps, VMD 154-Photographic Squadron.
Dorothy returned to Burlington, Vt. following the war and enjoyed working with her father Arthur Edward Looney, Sr. at The Looney Furniture Company.
Dorothy, with her late husband, owned and operated the well-known and respected, Dan J. Casey Furniture and Design Company. Mr. & Mrs. Casey felt honored for the privilege to serve many wonderful and loyal patrons, friends and family of Greater Burlington, the State of Vermont and beyond.
Following Mr. Casey's untimely death in 1963, Dorothy continued her interest and talents in retail sales, design in the furniture industry and ladies boutique apparel for three decades until her retirement.
Giving back to the community was very important to Dorothy and she was honored to volunteer for the Northern Vermont Chapter of the American Red Cross, The Bishop DeGoesbriand Hospital and The Mary Fetcher Hospital. Dorothy was also a member of The Fletcher Allen Hospital Auxiliary.
Dorothy was a social member of The Ethan Allen Club and an active member of the Ladies Bowling League. She enjoyed many happy decades at The Club bowling and participating in Club activities with dear friends.
Dorothy also enjoyed the camaraderie of friends in the games of poker and bridge, in particular the Easter Sunday Bridge at Christ the King.
As a lifelong member of the Burlington Country Club, Dorothy enjoyed many happy years of golfing and Club social functions. She took great pleasure in the Club and appreciated the kindness and gracious hospitality of the dedicated staff.
Among her happiest times were festive holiday celebrations with the Mahoney family at their homes and at 'Camp' and the Moriarty's in Stamford, CT with special family outings in New York City at the iconic P.J. Moriarty's.
Dorothy has always treasured her dear friendship with Tony and Rita Pomerleau and their family, holding close to her heart the cherished memories they shared together over the decades.
Mr. & Mrs. Casey and Kathleen shared the friendship and support of Reverend Jeremiah T. Purtill, Superior General of the SSE, St. Michael's College. Father Purtill and the Edmundites were close friends for many years sharing fond memories at the Casey home and Fairholt.
Dorothy was predeceased by her brother Arthur E. Looney, Jr. of Burlington.
Dorothy is also predeceased by Herbert "Herb" Ashley Durfee, Jr. M.D., her cherished, dedicated and loyal friend for many years.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Christ the King Church in Burlington on Friday, September 30th at 11:00am.
Burial will be in the family plot in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Burlington, Vt.
Arrangements are in the care of Ready Funeral Home Inc. in Burlington, Vt.
BURLINGTON, VT. - Dorothy Catherine (Looney) Casey, age 97, of Burlington, passed away peacefully on September 27th 2016.
Dorothy was born on February 12th 1919 in Burlington, Vt., the daughter of Arthur Edward Looney, Sr. and Catherine Brewin McCabe Looney.
Dorothy graduated from Mount St. Mary's Academy and Burlington Business College, now Champlain College.
On February 13th 1945, Dorothy married Daniel Joseph Casey, Jr. of Burlington.
They lived in Greeneville, NC and Santa Barbara, CA during the end of World War II, while Mr. Casey served in the United States Marine Corps, VMD 154-Photographic Squadron.
Dorothy returned to Burlington, Vt. following the war and enjoyed working with her father Arthur Edward Looney, Sr. at The Looney Furniture Company.
Dorothy, with her late husband, owned and operated the well-known and respected, Dan J. Casey Furniture and Design Company. Mr. & Mrs. Casey felt honored for the privilege to serve many wonderful and loyal patrons, friends and family of Greater Burlington, the State of Vermont and beyond.
Following Mr. Casey's untimely death in 1963, Dorothy continued her interest and talents in retail sales, design in the furniture industry and ladies boutique apparel for three decades until her retirement.
Giving back to the community was very important to Dorothy and she was honored to volunteer for the Northern Vermont Chapter of the American Red Cross, The Bishop DeGoesbriand Hospital and The Mary Fetcher Hospital. Dorothy was also a member of The Fletcher Allen Hospital Auxiliary.
Dorothy was a social member of The Ethan Allen Club and an active member of the Ladies Bowling League. She enjoyed many happy decades at The Club bowling and participating in Club activities with dear friends.
Dorothy also enjoyed the camaraderie of friends in the games of poker and bridge, in particular the Easter Sunday Bridge at Christ the King.
As a lifelong member of the Burlington Country Club, Dorothy enjoyed many happy years of golfing and Club social functions. She took great pleasure in the Club and appreciated the kindness and gracious hospitality of the dedicated staff.
Among her happiest times were festive holiday celebrations with the Mahoney family at their homes and at 'Camp' and the Moriarty's in Stamford, CT with special family outings in New York City at the iconic P.J. Moriarty's.
Dorothy has always treasured her dear friendship with Tony and Rita Pomerleau and their family, holding close to her heart the cherished memories they shared together over the decades.
Mr. & Mrs. Casey and Kathleen shared the friendship and support of Reverend Jeremiah T. Purtill, Superior General of the SSE, St. Michael's College. Father Purtill and the Edmundites were close friends for many years sharing fond memories at the Casey home and Fairholt.
Dorothy was predeceased by her brother Arthur E. Looney, Jr. of Burlington.
Dorothy is also predeceased by Herbert "Herb" Ashley Durfee, Jr. M.D., her cherished, dedicated and loyal friend for many years.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Christ the King Church in Burlington on Friday, September 30th at 11:00am.
Burial will be in the family plot in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Burlington, Vt.
Arrangements are in the care of Ready Funeral Home Inc. in Burlington, Vt.
Dorothy was born on February 12th 1919 in Burlington, Vt., the daughter of Arthur Edward Looney, Sr. and Catherine Brewin McCabe Looney.
Dorothy graduated from Mount St. Mary's Academy and Burlington Business College, now Champlain College.
On February 13th 1945, Dorothy married Daniel Joseph Casey, Jr. of Burlington.
They lived in Greeneville, NC and Santa Barbara, CA during the end of World War II, while Mr. Casey served in the United States Marine Corps, VMD 154-Photographic Squadron.
Dorothy returned to Burlington, Vt. following the war and enjoyed working with her father Arthur Edward Looney, Sr. at The Looney Furniture Company.
Dorothy, with her late husband, owned and operated the well-known and respected, Dan J. Casey Furniture and Design Company. Mr. & Mrs. Casey felt honored for the privilege to serve many wonderful and loyal patrons, friends and family of Greater Burlington, the State of Vermont and beyond.
Following Mr. Casey's untimely death in 1963, Dorothy continued her interest and talents in retail sales, design in the furniture industry and ladies boutique apparel for three decades until her retirement.
Giving back to the community was very important to Dorothy and she was honored to volunteer for the Northern Vermont Chapter of the American Red Cross, The Bishop DeGoesbriand Hospital and The Mary Fetcher Hospital. Dorothy was also a member of The Fletcher Allen Hospital Auxiliary.
Dorothy was a social member of The Ethan Allen Club and an active member of the Ladies Bowling League. She enjoyed many happy decades at The Club bowling and participating in Club activities with dear friends.
Dorothy also enjoyed the camaraderie of friends in the games of poker and bridge, in particular the Easter Sunday Bridge at Christ the King.
As a lifelong member of the Burlington Country Club, Dorothy enjoyed many happy years of golfing and Club social functions. She took great pleasure in the Club and appreciated the kindness and gracious hospitality of the dedicated staff.
Among her happiest times were festive holiday celebrations with the Mahoney family at their homes and at 'Camp' and the Moriarty's in Stamford, CT with special family outings in New York City at the iconic P.J. Moriarty's.
Dorothy has always treasured her dear friendship with Tony and Rita Pomerleau and their family, holding close to her heart the cherished memories they shared together over the decades.
Mr. & Mrs. Casey and Kathleen shared the friendship and support of Reverend Jeremiah T. Purtill, Superior General of the SSE, St. Michael's College. Father Purtill and the Edmundites were close friends for many years sharing fond memories at the Casey home and Fairholt.
Dorothy was predeceased by her brother Arthur E. Looney, Jr. of Burlington.
Dorothy is also predeceased by Herbert "Herb" Ashley Durfee, Jr. M.D., her cherished, dedicated and loyal friend for many years.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Christ the King Church in Burlington on Friday, September 30th at 11:00am.
Burial will be in the family plot in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Burlington, Vt.
Arrangements are in the care of Ready Funeral Home Inc. in Burlington, Vt.
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