an eighth grade student at St. Stephen-St. Edward School in Warwick an avid student of dance at Kennett School of Dance in Goshen, passed away unexpectedly on November 13, 2008. She was 13.
The daughter of Robert F. and Frances S. McManus and the sister of Robert A. McManus, Cassidy was born in Warwick New York on May 4, 1995. She was a life-long resident of Sugar Loaf, New York.
Along with her parents and brother, Cassidy is survived by her paternal grandfather, Robert G. McManus, M.D. of Warwick, her maternal grandparents, Thomas P. and Frances P. Sica of Chester; Aunts and Uncles; Margaret M. Nelson and her husband, John of Lake Bluff, IL, Kathleen P. Fenniman and her husband Douglas of Bronxville, NY, Cheryll A. Barrett and her husband William of Brewster, NY, Geraldine Dees and her husband Bruce of Simsbury, CT, Vincent P. Sica and his wife Kelly of South Windsor, CT., Thomas A. Sica and his wife Julie of Glenmont, NY , cousins; John , Andrew and Christopher Nelson of Lake Bluff, IL, Margaret and Grace Ann Fenniman of Bronxville, NY, William Barrett and his wife Emily of North Salem, NY, Catherine and Patricia Barrett of Brewster, NY, Megan and Hilary Dees of Simsbury, CT, Joseph, Sara and Alec Sica of South Windsor, CT, Thomas, Mary and John Sica of Glenmont, NY, and many friends. She was predeceased by her paternal grandmother, Margaret M. McManus.
Cassidy’s passion was dance. She spent countless hours working and perfecting her techniques. It could be said that she danced her way through life.
Cassidy loved and nurtured animals. She enjoyed volunteering her time at the Warwick Humane Society and caring for her dogs, Ella and Lola and her cat Dexter.
One of Cassidy’s favorite joys was spending time with her cousins at the “beach house”. She loved the noise, love and chaos it provided.
Visitation will be held from 2-4 & 7-9 pm on Monday at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Avenue, Warwick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Tuesday at St. Stephens RC Church, Warwick, followed by interment in Warwick Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Warwick Valley Humane Society, PO Box 61, Warwick, NY 10990
5/4/2010 11:52:59 PM
happy birthday;) |
cass just wanted to that i miss and love you just as much now as i did two years ago and i will never forget the good times we had..as for cassidys parents, i try to pray for you every day. what you have been going through is the hardest endevour, that i think, any human being can go through..i just know in my heart that cassidy is happy and okay..having you leave us i think effected so many people..people who didnt even know you were effected and if some say that you didnt fullfill your life or complete your destiny or whatever, well you most definitely did..the way i used to view life has now completely changed because of what you showed me cassidy..you have taught me to not take anything for granted and to accept life the way it is..being your friend helped me though a lot of hard times and i cant imagine my life without you..i love you casss and cant wait to see you again 33 happy birthday:) |
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2/18/2010 12:14:57 AM
Danyell. |
It's been over a year now, and it's only gotten hearder each day. I miss you so much, and you've helped me so much. You taught me that life is short, so to live it to the fullest each day. I can not express the pain that hit me when you left, but you took a part of my heart with you. I will never forget you, or be able to forget this. But one thing I know for sure, is that I will love you forever. I'm sure you miss us as much as we all miss you. You wouldn't want us to be sad. When we laugh, you laugh with us, and when we cry, you try you're best to comfort us. I can't explain how much I miss you and wish this didn't end this way. You had a heart so big, that God just couldn't let it live. I visit you often, and you're stop is beautiful, just how you would have wanted it. I love you so much, more than words can explain. I hope you're happy up in Heaven. I miss you terribly, and wish you the best. I love you so much, and you will always have a huge part of my heart. We will meet one sweet day. I love you so much Cassidy. Rest In Peace Babygirl. I miss&love you baby. :'( |
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11/11/2009 10:22:07 PM
Kati Schlesinger |
I'm so lost without you. November 13 will be a year since you've been gone. Everyone always tells me, that in time i will get over this. But honestly, with each day, it just gets harder. You were my best friend, basically my little sister, and i miss you more than i ever thought possible. The way you left this world was so terrible, you deserved so much better than that. Of the whole time that i knew you, you never said a bad thing about anyone. You were an amazing person. You helped me through so much, and i wish i was there to help you. I still think of the 'what if's' and 'i couldve done's'. But i have to accept the fact, that this is how you wanted it to be. im sure your looking down on all of us, and im sure you miss all of us just as much as we miss you. I just wish i couldve said goodbye, thats the thing that hurts the most. Cassidy, i hope your happy, wherever you are. You really were a great person. and i love and miss you, so much. Thirteen years wasnt enough. rest in peace. 11-13-08 3. |
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10/18/2009 5:15:52 AM
Billie Wince |
I too lost a loved one from this game. I came across this while looking at the statics. May we always keep your loved one so close to your heart. Very beautiful person. May God Bless you all. If you could send me your address I would love to send you a Willow Tree Angel. My email is bwince001@roadrunner.com God Bless You All |
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9/28/2009 7:36:28 AM
brooke lorimer& bridget lennon |
Cass is truely beatiful inside and out, i love you forever cass 3 |
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9/6/2009 2:26:15 AM
nikki |
to cass, i miss you so much girl and i know you are watching over us from a better place. I love you 3 |
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6/29/2009 12:24:47 AM
Elizabeth Mehling |
HI
It's me again. I just wanted to say that if i ever have a baby girl i would name her Cassidy because it's a beautiful name.
I wish you were here. You would have loved Twilight. |
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6/20/2009 12:37:39 AM
Elizabeth Mehling |
Hi, Cass.
I just wanted to say that my new baby boy cousin was born today.
I'm sorry you were'nt able to see him.
Elizabeth |
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6/17/2009 7:23:38 PM
DAJA GAINES |
SORRY WHAT HAPPEN TO YOU LOVE YOU VERY MUCH |
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6/17/2009 7:21:16 PM
DAJA GAINES |
I'M SORRY ABOUT YOU I LOVE YOUVERRY MUCH
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6/15/2009 12:38:01 AM
elizabeth |
Hi, Cassidy
We all miss you very much. Rachelle told a beautiful poem about you at our graduation. I pray for you every night. I know i will see you again someday. I also remember all those dreams i had of you. We love you and miss you incredibly. God bless, Elizabeth Mehling, St. Stephen's class of 2009 |
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6/3/2009 4:38:50 PM
cassidy a, mcmanus |
hi
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3/2/2009 3:24:33 PM
Kate Leonardi |
My deepest sympathies go out the Cassidy's family and friends. I never had the pleasure of meeting this gorgeous young woman but am sadly very familiar with losing a child tragically and unexpectedly. God Bless. |
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