Obituary for Joseph G. Casper
Joseph G. Casper, age 86, of Moody, ME died October 8, 202 at his home. He was born in Lowell, Mass on June 15, 1936, the son of Joseph and Ann Casper.
He was predeceased by his mother Ann (Metcavitch) Casper in October 2006. He is survived by his two brothers, Michael P. Casper and his wife Christine, and Robert C. Casper and his wife Denise; a sister, Ann Marie Casper; his nephews, Michael D. Casper and his wife Cathy, Scott Casper, and Matthew Casper and his wife Melissa; his nieces, Colleen Casper, Cynthia Bourque and her husband Gary, and Tiffany Bilodeau; and many great nephews and nieces.
He attended St. Peter's Elementary School in Lowell and was a graduate of Keith Academy. Mr. Casper then attended and graduated from Lowell State College. He also received a master’s degree from Fitchburg State College, and also accumulated 30 credits beyond his master’s degree.
Following the completion of his graduate studies, Mr. Casper first taught in Tyngsboro, MA at The Winslow School for two years. He then taught at The Shaughnessy School for eight years, and finally taught at The James S. Daley Jr. High - Middle School for 27 years.
He was a member and officer in several organizations, including the Elementary Teachers Club, Treasurer for the Lowell Teachers Organization for several years, and President of the Lowell State College Alumni Association in 1961.
Mr. Casper lived in Lowell until 1984. In that year a home was purchased in Moody, Maine where he spent weekends and summers until 1994, when he retired and moved to Maine permanently.
His passion was traveling. In the 70's and 80's he took an 80-day tour around the world. He also toured most of Europe, much of Asia, and North Africa, several times. His other interests included interior design, gardening, and crossword puzzles.
After retirement, Mr. Casper worked for two summers in the Ogunquit Playhouse box office, where he also did bookkeeping. After this, he managed and worked behind front desk at the Midway Motel in Wells.
Visiting hours will be held from 12pm until 2pm on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Rd, Wells, ME 04090. His graveside prayer service will take place Monday, October 17, 2022 at 12 Noon at Saint Mary Cemetery, 90 River Road, Tewksbury, MA 01876.
To leave a message of condolence, please visit Joseph’s book of Memories Page at www.bibberfuneral.com
Arrangements are entrusted to Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Road, Wells, ME 04090.
He was predeceased by his mother Ann (Metcavitch) Casper in October 2006. He is survived by his two brothers, Michael P. Casper and his wife Christine, and Robert C. Casper and his wife Denise; a sister, Ann Marie Casper; his nephews, Michael D. Casper and his wife Cathy, Scott Casper, and Matthew Casper and his wife Melissa; his nieces, Colleen Casper, Cynthia Bourque and her husband Gary, and Tiffany Bilodeau; and many great nephews and nieces.
He attended St. Peter's Elementary School in Lowell and was a graduate of Keith Academy. Mr. Casper then attended and graduated from Lowell State College. He also received a master’s degree from Fitchburg State College, and also accumulated 30 credits beyond his master’s degree.
Following the completion of his graduate studies, Mr. Casper first taught in Tyngsboro, MA at The Winslow School for two years. He then taught at The Shaughnessy School for eight years, and finally taught at The James S. Daley Jr. High - Middle School for 27 years.
He was a member and officer in several organizations, including the Elementary Teachers Club, Treasurer for the Lowell Teachers Organization for several years, and President of the Lowell State College Alumni Association in 1961.
Mr. Casper lived in Lowell until 1984. In that year a home was purchased in Moody, Maine where he spent weekends and summers until 1994, when he retired and moved to Maine permanently.
His passion was traveling. In the 70's and 80's he took an 80-day tour around the world. He also toured most of Europe, much of Asia, and North Africa, several times. His other interests included interior design, gardening, and crossword puzzles.
After retirement, Mr. Casper worked for two summers in the Ogunquit Playhouse box office, where he also did bookkeeping. After this, he managed and worked behind front desk at the Midway Motel in Wells.
Visiting hours will be held from 12pm until 2pm on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Rd, Wells, ME 04090. His graveside prayer service will take place Monday, October 17, 2022 at 12 Noon at Saint Mary Cemetery, 90 River Road, Tewksbury, MA 01876.
To leave a message of condolence, please visit Joseph’s book of Memories Page at www.bibberfuneral.com
Arrangements are entrusted to Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Road, Wells, ME 04090.