Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of Brooklyn, regrets to inform you of the death of Reverend Monsignor John F. Casey, a retired priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Monsignor Casey was born on December 31, 1928, was ordained to the Priesthood on May 29, 1954 and died Wednesday, December 13, 2023.

Monsignor Casey served the Diocese of Brooklyn as Pastor of the Parishes of Incarnation (Queens Village), Sacred Heart (Bayside) and Holy Rosary (Brooklyn). He also served as Temporary Administrator of the Parishes of Saint Nicholas Tolentine (Jamaica) and Sacred Heart (Cambria Heights); and as Parochial Vicar at the Parish of Saint Patrick (Long Island City). Monsignor Casey was also a member of the Diocesan Presbyteral Council, Director of the Diocesan Black and Indian Mission, and Chairman of the Diocesan Assignment Policy Committee. He also served as Principal at the Cathedral Preparatory Seminary.

In 1982, Monsignor Casey was named Prelate of Honor.

The arrangements are as follows:

WAKE: Monday, December 18, 2023 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Immaculate Conception Center 7200 Douglaston Parkway Douglaston, New York 11362

VIGIL: Monday, December 18, 2023 7:00 PM

Immaculate Conception Center 7200 Douglaston Parkway Douglaston, New York 11362

FUNERAL: Tuesday, December 19, 2023 10:30 AM (Please note earlier time)

Immaculate Conception Center 7200 Douglaston Parkway Douglaston, New York 11362 

BURIAL: Holy Cross Cemetery Brooklyn, New York

Monsignor Casey was a member of the Priests’ Purgatorial Society. Please pray for the repose of his soul and for the consolation of his family and friends. May he rest in the peace of Christ, the Risen Lord. If you wish to send condolences, please mail to his brother Mr. Donald Casey, 34 Walsh Drive, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430.

Reverend Monsignor Steven J. Aguggia, J.C.L. Chancellor and Vicar for Canonical Affairs