Frederick A. Casaia, 91, of Duryea, went to his eternal rest at his home on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016.
Born in the Keystone Section of Plains Township on July 4, 1925, youngest son of Denaiel and Genoeffa Benzi Casaia, he graduated from Plains High School.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II with the 82nd Airborne Division as a paratrooper.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, brothers, Felix Bechetti and Frank Casaia, and sister, Josephine (Pina) Pascucci.
Fred is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Jean, the former Regina Yasulitis; three biological children and two stepchildren, Maureen (Casaia) Padavan and her husband, Joseph, Bear Creek; David Casaia, Bear Creek; Dr. Mark Casaia and his wife, Crystal, Easton; Ralph Riviello, Scranton; and Lisa Riviello and fiancé, Ed Izzo, Florida; three grandchildren, Lindsay Padavan, Wilkes-Barre; Anthony Sulla Jr., Old Forge; and Kyle Duggan (Casaia), Easton; and several nieces and nephews.
Fred was quite a go-getter and had his own trucking company in his early 20s. After that, he worked in construction operating heavy equipment which led to his involvement with unions and fighting for workers' rights, which became his lifelong passion. Starting as a job steward with United Mine Workers union, he quickly became an officer with the Local 14458 and was a backbone figure of Local Unions in the 1960s and 1970s. Eventually he worked with District 50 and the United Steelworkers union becoming a staff representative and then a sub-district director on a national level. He was a co-founder of the pension fund for the Heavy Highway Group of the United Steelworkers. He initiated a yearly banquet at the Mayfair Supper Club and also a yearly union day at Angela Park for union members and families.
He founded Casaia Trucking Co. with his son, David Casaia.
He was a very accomplished accordion player, beginning as a young boy and was the leader of a popular band in the 1950s and 1960s called the Boulevard Quartet.
Fred was devoted to his beloved wife, Jean, and they enjoyed many years of traveling in their RV, especially to Florida and Nashville. Fred adored his family and will be greatly missed. He lived a full and rewarding life for which we are thankful.
The family would like to extend our deepest, sincere thanks to Celtic Hospice nurses and aides, especially to Teresa, Sandy Z., Reese and Deb who provided great comfort to the family. Special thanks to Ed and Mary Ann Pintha for all their love and support, wonderful neighbors.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday from Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston.
Interment will follow in Marcy Cemetery, Duryea.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Born in the Keystone Section of Plains Township on July 4, 1925, youngest son of Denaiel and Genoeffa Benzi Casaia, he graduated from Plains High School.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II with the 82nd Airborne Division as a paratrooper.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, brothers, Felix Bechetti and Frank Casaia, and sister, Josephine (Pina) Pascucci.
Fred is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Jean, the former Regina Yasulitis; three biological children and two stepchildren, Maureen (Casaia) Padavan and her husband, Joseph, Bear Creek; David Casaia, Bear Creek; Dr. Mark Casaia and his wife, Crystal, Easton; Ralph Riviello, Scranton; and Lisa Riviello and fiancé, Ed Izzo, Florida; three grandchildren, Lindsay Padavan, Wilkes-Barre; Anthony Sulla Jr., Old Forge; and Kyle Duggan (Casaia), Easton; and several nieces and nephews.
Fred was quite a go-getter and had his own trucking company in his early 20s. After that, he worked in construction operating heavy equipment which led to his involvement with unions and fighting for workers' rights, which became his lifelong passion. Starting as a job steward with United Mine Workers union, he quickly became an officer with the Local 14458 and was a backbone figure of Local Unions in the 1960s and 1970s. Eventually he worked with District 50 and the United Steelworkers union becoming a staff representative and then a sub-district director on a national level. He was a co-founder of the pension fund for the Heavy Highway Group of the United Steelworkers. He initiated a yearly banquet at the Mayfair Supper Club and also a yearly union day at Angela Park for union members and families.
He founded Casaia Trucking Co. with his son, David Casaia.
He was a very accomplished accordion player, beginning as a young boy and was the leader of a popular band in the 1950s and 1960s called the Boulevard Quartet.
Fred was devoted to his beloved wife, Jean, and they enjoyed many years of traveling in their RV, especially to Florida and Nashville. Fred adored his family and will be greatly missed. He lived a full and rewarding life for which we are thankful.
The family would like to extend our deepest, sincere thanks to Celtic Hospice nurses and aides, especially to Teresa, Sandy Z., Reese and Deb who provided great comfort to the family. Special thanks to Ed and Mary Ann Pintha for all their love and support, wonderful neighbors.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday from Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston.
Interment will follow in Marcy Cemetery, Duryea.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Frederick A. Casaia, 91, of Duryea, went to his eternal rest at his home on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016.
Born in the Keystone Section of Plains Township on July 4, 1925, youngest son of Denaiel and Genoeffa Benzi Casaia, he graduated from Plains High School.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II with the 82nd Airborne Division as a paratrooper.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, brothers, Felix Bechetti and Frank Casaia, and sister, Josephine (Pina) Pascucci.
Fred is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Jean, the former Regina Yasulitis; three biological children and two stepchildren, Maureen (Casaia) Padavan and her husband, Joseph, Bear Creek; David Casaia, Bear Creek; Dr. Mark Casaia and his wife, Crystal, Easton; Ralph Riviello, Scranton; and Lisa Riviello and fiancé, Ed Izzo, Florida; three grandchildren, Lindsay Padavan, Wilkes-Barre; Anthony Sulla Jr., Old Forge; and Kyle Duggan (Casaia), Easton; and several nieces and nephews.
Fred was quite a go-getter and had his own trucking company in his early 20s. After that, he worked in construction operating heavy equipment which led to his involvement with unions and fighting for workers' rights, which became his lifelong passion. Starting as a job steward with United Mine Workers union, he quickly became an officer with the Local 14458 and was a backbone figure of Local Unions in the 1960s and 1970s. Eventually he worked with District 50 and the United Steelworkers union becoming a staff representative and then a sub-district director on a national level. He was a co-founder of the pension fund for the Heavy Highway Group of the United Steelworkers. He initiated a yearly banquet at the Mayfair Supper Club and also a yearly union day at Angela Park for union members and families.
He founded Casaia Trucking Co. with his son, David Casaia.
He was a very accomplished accordion player, beginning as a young boy and was the leader of a popular band in the 1950s and 1960s called the Boulevard Quartet.
Fred was devoted to his beloved wife, Jean, and they enjoyed many years of traveling in their RV, especially to Florida and Nashville. Fred adored his family and will be greatly missed. He lived a full and rewarding life for which we are thankful.
The family would like to extend our deepest, sincere thanks to Celtic Hospice nurses and aides, especially to Teresa, Sandy Z., Reese and Deb who provided great comfort to the family. Special thanks to Ed and Mary Ann Pintha for all their love and support, wonderful neighbors.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday from Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston.
Interment will follow in Marcy Cemetery, Duryea.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Born in the Keystone Section of Plains Township on July 4, 1925, youngest son of Denaiel and Genoeffa Benzi Casaia, he graduated from Plains High School.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II with the 82nd Airborne Division as a paratrooper.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, brothers, Felix Bechetti and Frank Casaia, and sister, Josephine (Pina) Pascucci.
Fred is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Jean, the former Regina Yasulitis; three biological children and two stepchildren, Maureen (Casaia) Padavan and her husband, Joseph, Bear Creek; David Casaia, Bear Creek; Dr. Mark Casaia and his wife, Crystal, Easton; Ralph Riviello, Scranton; and Lisa Riviello and fiancé, Ed Izzo, Florida; three grandchildren, Lindsay Padavan, Wilkes-Barre; Anthony Sulla Jr., Old Forge; and Kyle Duggan (Casaia), Easton; and several nieces and nephews.
Fred was quite a go-getter and had his own trucking company in his early 20s. After that, he worked in construction operating heavy equipment which led to his involvement with unions and fighting for workers' rights, which became his lifelong passion. Starting as a job steward with United Mine Workers union, he quickly became an officer with the Local 14458 and was a backbone figure of Local Unions in the 1960s and 1970s. Eventually he worked with District 50 and the United Steelworkers union becoming a staff representative and then a sub-district director on a national level. He was a co-founder of the pension fund for the Heavy Highway Group of the United Steelworkers. He initiated a yearly banquet at the Mayfair Supper Club and also a yearly union day at Angela Park for union members and families.
He founded Casaia Trucking Co. with his son, David Casaia.
He was a very accomplished accordion player, beginning as a young boy and was the leader of a popular band in the 1950s and 1960s called the Boulevard Quartet.
Fred was devoted to his beloved wife, Jean, and they enjoyed many years of traveling in their RV, especially to Florida and Nashville. Fred adored his family and will be greatly missed. He lived a full and rewarding life for which we are thankful.
The family would like to extend our deepest, sincere thanks to Celtic Hospice nurses and aides, especially to Teresa, Sandy Z., Reese and Deb who provided great comfort to the family. Special thanks to Ed and Mary Ann Pintha for all their love and support, wonderful neighbors.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday from Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston.
Interment will follow in Marcy Cemetery, Duryea.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
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