Joseph John Cassidy, Jr., age 78, passed away on September 9, 2021, at home surrounded by loved ones.
He was born on February 16, 1943, to Joseph John Cassidy, Sr., and Mary Gladys Cassidy (Krause) in Butte, Montana. He grew up in Butte and later moved to Helena, Montana.
He married Joan (Murphy) Cassidy on December 6, 1981, in Helena, Montana.
He was a military policeman in the Army from 1965 to 1967.
He was employed by the Helena School District and various construction projects throughout Montana.
He was very involved in the Cursillo movement and prison ministries. Joe was instrumental in the development and funding of the Religious Activities center at Montana State Prison, a place for all denominations to gather and worship. He was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians.
He is survived by his wife, Joan Cassidy of Helena, Montana, and his three sons, Royal Cassidy, John Cassidy (Danielle), and Kevin Cassidy (Stacie), as well as his sisters, Colleen (Jim) Lockett of Colorado, Reggie (Dan) Daly, Bonita (Nancy) Cassidy, and Mary Theresa Byrd of Colorado, and the Cassidy grandkids, Grace, Isaiah, Isaac, Timmy, and Annabelle.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph John Cassidy, and his mother, Mary Gladys Cassidy (Krause), and his sisters, Sharon Lowney (Con) and Deborah Husby (Darrell).
Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Hospital (stjude.org).
A vigil will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 29th at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 329 W. Mercury St. in Butte. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 30th at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Rite of Committal with military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 2nd, at Resurrection Cemetery, 3685 N. Montana, Ave., Helena, MT 59602.
Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Joseph and his family.
Service Schedule
Vigil
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday September 29, 2021
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
329 W Mercury St
Butte, Montana 59701
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m.
Thursday September 30, 2021
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
329 W Mercury St
Butte, Montana 59701
Burial with Military Honors
11:00 a.m.
Saturday October 2, 2021
Resurrection Cemetery
3685 N Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Vigil
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday September 29, 2021
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
329 W Mercury St
Butte, Montana 59701
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m.
Thursday September 30, 2021
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
329 W Mercury St
Butte, Montana 59701
Burial with Military Honors
11:00 a.m.
Saturday October 2, 2021
Resurrection Cemetery
3685 N Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
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Diane Armstrong says
Condolences to the Cassidy family during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
John Murphy says
Rest In Peace Joe. Time spent will always be cherished.
Love you, John
Barbara Curran says
All my love and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Rest in peace Joe.
God be with you.
JAMES O'Connor says
I remember the night in the bathroom of the meeting room inside Montana State Prison When I prayed with Joe to receive Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and some years later praying with him to receive the baptism in the Holy Spirit. The love and forgiveness of God toward Moses, King David and yes even Joseph J. Cassidy is real and available to those who will repent and call upon Jesus to be forgiven and saved. Pastor Jim O’Connor
Michelle Van Nice says
Joanie and kids,
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Michelle