Obituary: Chester L. Casey, Jr.

Chester L. Casey, Jr., at 72

It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of Chester L. Casey Jr., a man of profound kindness, humor, generosity, and patriotism. He was a husband, father, papa, brother and friend. Chet passed away on February 7, 2026 at age 72.

Born in Boston on April 5, 1953 to Chester L. Casey and Mary V. (Perkins) Casey, he attended Hull High School before proudly serving in the United States Marine Corps, Army, and Coast Guard. He then attended Northeastern University where he earned a degree in mechanical engineering and went on to work for Raytheon. A career change took him into the auto industry as a finance manager, from which he retired in 2009. 

Chet enjoyed fishing, golf, and the casino, especially the blackjack and roulette tables! 

Chet is survived by his loving wife, Ruthann Tanner; daughter Alicia L. Dewey and her husband, Jason D. Dewey; son Shawn M. Casey and his partner, Lauren Breslin; his stepson Daniel T. Tanner and his partner, Therese Lacono; his grandchildren, Jake Dewey, Sara J. Dewey, and Emily A. Dewey; sisters Colleen J. (Casey) Benoit; Denise E. (Casey) Tierney and her husband, Toby Tierney; Kathleen M. (Casey) Crivello and her husband, Robert Crivello; Robin L. (Casey) Velazquez and her husband, Troy Velazquez; his brothers, Kevin M. Casey and his wife, Carol; and Micheal F. Casey. Chester also was proud to have had many nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

Chester was preceded in death by his parents, Chester L. Casey and Mary V. Perkins (Casey), brother Brian R. Casey, brother-in-law Edward P. Benoit, and stepson Zechariah Tanner. His best friend, Richard Barbetta, joined Chester in Heaven on Chester’s birthday on April 5, 2026; he is survived by his loving wife, Leslie Barbetta, and their children. Chester had many friends in Hull and the surrounding area.