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Dick Bishirjian posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Dick Cassetta was a valued colleague and friend who fought the good fight against secularization of what was once a Catholic college. The decline into faithlessness of Catholic colleges was analyzed by James Burcthaell in the Dying of the Light.. A chapter in that book is dedicated to CNR's infamy. What happened? Whatever it was a generation of Catholic priest and religious women were attracted to European socialism and Democratic politics. But what of the resistance that Catholic faith grants to the faithful against the viruses of Progressive ideology. Dick Cassetta and I and a handful of lay faculty fought this trend and Dick saved my job by working on the Rank Tenure and Salary Committee to assure I earned academic tenure. I last saw Sr. Dorothy Ann Kelly at the White House in 1981 where I offered to help CNR in relations with the Reagan Administration. RIP Dick, you fought a valiant fight.
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Julie Cyr posted a condolence
Monday, August 20, 2018
My condolences. I remember Prof Cassetta fondly. I took Organic Chemistry and Bio-Organic Chemistry with him. CNR SAS'88
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Lorraine Currelley posted a condolence
Friday, August 3, 2018
My deepest and heartfelt condolences. I pray professor Cassetta rests in peace. What a wonderful legacy of teaching and serving he leaves. Sending prayers for comfort to his beloved family.
Lorraine Currelley, Graduate 2013
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Dr. Barbara Cutney posted a condolence
Sunday, July 29, 2018
Dick was always kind, considerate and thoughtful. It was a pleasure to know him and to have him as a colleague at CNR.
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Johanne Mills posted a condolence
Saturday, July 28, 2018
My deepest condolences to the family of Professor Cassetta. I am a CNR class of ‘93 graduate and had classes with Professor Cassetta. My favorite memory of him is when I had an Organic Chem exam, a class I struggled with. As I gave him the exam, I stated with tears streaming down my face “Go ahead & fail me. I was irresponsible & went to a Billy Joel concert in Albany last night.” His response, “When do you think you’ll be ready to take this exam”.
When I think of who contributed to my great experience at CNR, Professor Cassetta plays a large role.
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Francesse M Delva posted a condolence
Saturday, July 28, 2018
I have very fond memories of Dr Cassetta during my time at CNR..My sincere condolences and may he rest in eternal peace.
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Sharon and Johnny Jerido lit a candle
Friday, July 27, 2018
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We did not know Richard Cassetta but were graduates of CNR and very much part of the family. We are sorry to hear about your loss.
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Lea Ann Szurek Rosenthal posted a condolence
Friday, July 27, 2018
I am so very sorry to learn about Professor Cassetta's passing. I enjoyed having him as my chemistry professor for a number of my chemistry classes at the College of New Rochelle. Dr. Cassetta was instrumental in my becoming a chemistry major. I will always remember him as a dedicated and kind mentor. My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to his family,
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Patricia Goonan Horgan posted a condolence
Friday, July 27, 2018
I am so very sad to learn of the passing of Richard Cassetta. I was a Day Student at CNR '69 and had occasion to share occasional rides with Dr. Cassetta as we were both living in the Bronx. In reading the tributes I note what a wonderful teacher he was (the highest profession in my opinion) but the observation I find most descriptive is KINDNESS. I can think of no higher quality in any human. Dick was a most KIND man.
My deepest sympathy and prayers to Carol and "children" whom I knew as a young and beautiful family.
May He Rest In Peace
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Maria Teresa Bigles posted a condolence
Friday, July 27, 2018
I am sad to hear about Dr. Cassetta’s passing. I was one of his Chemistry students at CNR from1978-1982.
Dr. Cassetta was a great teacher and excellent human being.
He helped me during my college years and was a great mentor and coach. I will allways be grateful for his guidance and support.
May he rest in peace!
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Ellen Kiernan Fauerbach posted a condolence
Friday, July 27, 2018
I am sorry to hear of Dr. Cassetta's passing. I had him for chemistry in the 60's and have good memories of him as a dedicated teacher with a wonderful manner in dealing with students.
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Thomas Taaffe posted a condolence
Thursday, July 26, 2018
I first met Dick working in his driveway under a car. I was returning a limousine he had arranged for my friend's wedding. I was the Best Man. It was here that I first met, in the Summer of 1962, my future colleague of 30 something years at the College of New Rochelle. We chatted easily about the Bronx and St John's and somewhat about The College where he was about to begin his distinguished career.
He was a natural teacher, committed to the success of his students, and especially to the work being prepared for that. His loyalty to the College, to his students, his friends, to his family was itself something of a lesson he taught us simply by the powerful word of his example.
I remember fondly his support in all the years we worked together. Nothing I can say here quite captures how constant was his friendship, and how total his professional efforts for the good of his students, his colleagues, and the College. The memories I have of his authenticity and his care I will cherish, and attempt to honor in my own life,
My prayers are of thanksgiving for knowing him, and for his family who will miss him.
TomTaaffe
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Loretta Claye posted a condolence
Thursday, July 26, 2018
I am grateful to have had the privilege to be taught by such a man as he who was devoted to his subject and students. He made lessons come alive and made it known that nurses must know the facts!
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Lorrin Johnson lit a candle
Thursday, July 26, 2018
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Diane Malave posted a condolence
Thursday, July 26, 2018
My deepest sympathy to the Cassetta family. An intelligent,kind and humble man who perservered, had wisdom and knowledge and was a servant. He displayed the fruits of the spirit.It was a priveledge to work with him for many years at Albert Einstein Hospital.I will miss him.God bless his family.
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Clara Soto posted a condolence
Thursday, July 26, 2018
My condolences to the Cassetta family. Richard was an exceptional man. I thank God for putting him in my life.
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Dr. Babette Caraccio posted a condolence
Thursday, July 26, 2018
I was a student at CNR in the 70's.
I remember Professor Cassette for his kindness and enthusiasm. He was a great teacher.
I grew up in Rye and even years later he always asked my parents how I was doing if he ran into them.
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Irmina Bestard Rodriguez posted a condolence
Thursday, July 26, 2018
As one of only two Chemisty majors in the class of 1967, I am very grateful for Professor Cassetta’s hard work and kindness, but also for his persistence and faithfulness to CNR. His humility, good humor, and counsel will forever be appreciated. RIP
Irmina Bestard Rodriguez ‘67
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Dawn Wile posted a condolence
Thursday, July 26, 2018
My condolences to Prof. Cassetta's family and friends. I was a student of his at CNR and he was one of my favorite professors. He was a great teacher and a even greater person.
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Connie Harvey posted a condolence
Thursday, July 26, 2018
My deepest sympathies. I worked with Dr, Cassetta at CNR and enjoyed many a coffee break with him. He was a lovey man whose company i greatly enjoyed. I will keep him and all of you in my prayers.
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Terry Saglibene posted a condolence
Thursday, July 26, 2018
My heartfelt sympathy to your family. I was a student of Professor Cassetta’s at The College of New Rochelle back in the late 70’s. I remember him well and from his photo he looks the same. What a nice man and a wonderful teacher. I will keep you in my prayers.
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dolores bevans lit a candle
Thursday, July 26, 2018
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DR Cassetta so sorry about your Dad.
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Danny Stella posted a condolence
Thursday, July 26, 2018
We did not know Dr. Cassetta but did do know his Son Paul R Cassetta. Paul’s character says a lot about the Man that raised him.
Sorry for your loss!
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Robin Redford lit a candle
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
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Robin Redford posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Dr. Cassetta and family, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know your dad and your family are in my prayers and thoughts.
Sincerely,
Robin Redford
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Anne O'Brien posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
I am so very sorry to hear that our wonderful friend and chemistry colleague has gone. Dick was the finest example of patience, kindness, goodness. He had a big influence on my life -- the first one to suggest the environment as a cause truly worthy of dedication. I'm sure I share great respect and affection for Dick with all who knew him.
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Kerry Cassetta lit a candle
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
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Kerry Cassetta posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Uncle Dick was a great man of character! I will miss him! He left an amazing legacy in his accomplished family, my dear Rye Cassetta cousins! My thoughts and prayers are with you! Love, Kerry
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Mike Muccigrosso posted a condolence
Monday, July 23, 2018
So sorry for your loss,have many fond memories over the years.Our prayers are with you.
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JoAnn Tippins posted a condolence
Monday, July 23, 2018
Dear Carol and family,
We are so sad to here of cousin Dick’s passing. We are praying for you all in this very sad time. He was a great man.
Love,
Robert & JoAnn (Muccigrosso) Tippins
Cole & Emilia too!
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Monday, July 23, 2018
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Marilyn & Neil Jespersen posted a condolence
Sunday, July 22, 2018
Dear Carol, We will always cherish the times spent with Dick as part of the ACS NY Section. We all are grateful for his many years of dedication to the Section, and for his loving friendship. He will be missed very much. Our hearts are saddened. Our thoughts and love are with you and your family.
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Sunday, July 22, 2018
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Arlene & Jack Mackay posted a condolence
Sunday, July 22, 2018
Carol, We have many fond memories of you and Dick during our days in Rye. You are in our thoughts and Prayers.
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