William F. Casey Jr., Ridgefield native

William Francis Casey Jr. of 5 West Pine Drive, Danbury, a Ridgefield native, died Thursday, June 28, at his home. He was 69 years old and the husband of Susan Saltanis Casey.
A member of an old Ridgefield family, Mr. Casey was born in Danbury, Jan. 21, 1932, the oldest son of the late William F. Casey Sr. and Nellie Baldwin Casey, who were both native Ridgefielders.
Mr. Casey grew up in Ridgefield and attended Ridgefield schools. He was a self-employed plumbing and heating contractor in the area for more than 40 years. He had owned Division Plumbing and Heating Supply and Casey Plumbing and Heating. He currently owned and operated Will’s Plumbing and Heating.
“Bill will be remembered for his sense of humor, quick wit, understanding nature and love of his family,” his family said. “He was fond of hunting and fishing at his camp in Vermont and spending time with his grandchildren.
Besides his wife, Mr. Casey is survived by two sons, Michael William Casey and his wife, Ann, of Haymarket, Va.; Stephen P. Casey and his wife, Frances, of Danbury; two daughters: Michele A. Schmidt and her husband, Jeffrey, of Danbury and Deborah F. Curtin and her husband, Christopher, of Aceworth, Ga.; two brothers: Charles Casey of New Fairfield and Richard Casey of Hill City, S.D.; two sisters, Carol Mitchell of Ridgefield and Kathleen Casey of Danbury; four grandchildren: Stephen F. Casey of Danbury, Lauren M. Schmidt of Danbury, Meghan S. Curtin and Courtney B. Curtin of Aceworth, as well as several nieces and nephews.
A daughter, Stephanie Joan Casey, and a sister, Betty Clark, died before him.
A graveside service took place at Wooster Cemetery, Danbury, Monday, July 2.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Danbury Animal Welfare Society, P.O. Box 971, Danbury, CT 06813.
The Hull Funeral Home, 60 Division Street, Danbury, was in charge of arrangements.