Thomas P. Casserly
Beloved companion, brother, and godfather

Thomas P. Casserly, 81, of Lowell, Massachusetts, died on Friday, December 13, 2024, after a brief illness.

Born in Portland, ME, the son of the late Thomas J. and the late Mary E. (Decker) Casserly, he attended Lowell schools and graduated from Lowell High School, class of 1962.

Prior to his retirement, Tom worked as a flight engineer for Trans East Airlines in Bedford, MA for several years.

Among his interests, Tom enjoyed vacationing in the Caribbean, gardening, yard work, and home improvement projects. Tom was a skilled handyman and never met a project he couldn't tackle.  He enjoyed the outdoors, including spending time with friends at Long Pond and going on walks with his dogs.

Tom is survived by his sister, Ellen Casserly of Lowell, MA; his significant other, Candice Connell of Westford, MA; and his godson, Daniel R. Wojcik, Jr. and his wife Jessica of Dracut, MA.

At Tom’s request, his funeral services were held privately for his family. Burial was at St. Patrick Cemetery in Lowell, MA. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing to may make contributions in his memory to Immaculate Conception Church- Building Fund at 3 Fayette Street, Lowell, MA 01852 - Arrangements by the O’DONNELL FUNERAL  HOME – LOWELL -MA – (978) 458-8768.

Charles W. Karayianis
Beloved father, brother, cousin and friend;

Charles W. “Chuck” Karayianis, 72, of Lowell, Massachusetts, passed away at his home on Thursday December 12, 2024.

Born in Lewiston, Maine on June 23, 1952, the son of the late William and the late Amalea (Linardos) Karayianis, he attended Lowell schools and was a graduate of Lowell High School in the Class of 1970. He went on to attend Antioch College.

Before his retirement, Chuck spent many years as an addictions counselor and he touched many lives during that time and after. He was very proud of his 30+ years of sobriety.

Active with his church, the Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church in Lowell, Chuck was a former choir director and church board member. His faith was important to him, and it showed in the way he cared for others.

Among his many interests, Chuck enjoyed cooking delicious Greek foods, singing with his beautiful bass voice, and spending time with his friends and family. He was always the first to get up and start the Greek dancing, and he made everyone feel welcome to join him. He had an infectious smile and laugh, a kind and genuine soul, and his greatest joy came from serving others.

Charles is survived by his daughter Amelia B. Karayianis of Somerville, MA; his sister Sharon Karayianis of Hawaii; and several cousins and dear friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service on Friday December 20, 2024, at the TRANSFIGURATION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH, 25 Fr. John Sarantos Way in Lowell at 10 o’clock. Burial will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Newburyport, MA. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory to the Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church at https://www.wesharegiving.org/app/giving/transfigurationlowell. Arrangements by the O’DONNELL FUNERAL  HOME – LOWELL -MA – (978) 458-8768.

Matthew Samuel Fitzpatrick
Beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend;

Matthew Samuel Fitzpatrick, age 53, formerly of Lowell and now living in Chatham, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday December 3, 2024, at Falmouth Hospital on Cape Cod.

He was the loving husband of Jennifer McAllister Fitzpatrick, who survives him.

Born in Bronxville, New York, January 1, 1971, he was the only son of Attorney Joseph S. and Mary Ellen (Pollard) Fitzpatrick, now living in Chatham Mass.

In addition to his wife and parents, Matt was the proud father of his two daughters Kailee Anne and Nicole Erin Fitzpatrick and their mother Elaine Burba Fitzpatrick. He is also survived by his sister Erin Fitzpatrick Aiken and her husband Eamonn and two nephews Gabriel and Eugene of Leesburg, Virginia.

The only grandson of former Lowell Mayor Samuel S. Pollard and his grandmother Helen Callahan Pollard, Matt was a graduate of St Johns Prep School in Danvers, then graduated from the Carroll School of Management at Boston College and the Certified Financial Planner program at Boston University. He began his career at Norcross and Leighton Inc in Lowell and later was associated in financial management at Enterprise Bank and later at New England Wealth Management Inc.

Matt was involved with many local nonprofits including the Young Professionals of Greater Lowell and the Pollard Memorial Library where he helped establish a visiting authors program. Most recently he was Managing Director of Salt Works Energy Inc.

An avid boat's man, Matt was a licensed pilot and was happiest boating along the Massachusetts coast teaching boating and water safety. He also had a serious interest in music, especially the music of the 80-90s and enjoyed playing in a band with his friends.

Since his early days in school Matt enjoyed writing and in the past eight years was the author of four books the most recent novel focusing on his love of Chatham and all things Irish.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Visitation on Tuesday December 10, 2024, at the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH, 3 Fayette St., Lowell, MA from 9:30 to 10:45 A.M. His Funeral Mass will follow in the Church at 11 o'clock. His Committal Prayers will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in North Tewksbury. E-condolences/directions at http://www.odonnellfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make contributions in his memory to the Pollard Memorial Library, 401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA 01852. Arrangements by the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME - LOWELL - MA - (978) 458-8768.

Eileen Marie Judith Casey

Beloved sister, aunt, and friend

Eileen Marie Judith “Spook” Casey of Mt. Pleasant, SC, formerly of Lowell, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 25, 2024 at the age of 67.

Born on December 6, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Attorney Thomas F. Casey and the late Eileen M. (DeVanny) Casey.

Eileen graduated from the Immaculate Conception School and Lowell High School class of 1974. She earned a BS degree in Business Education at Salem State College, Salem, MA, in 1978, and earned a MS in Education from Southampton College, Long Island, NY in 2002 where her thesis celebrating the history of the “American Flag” was incorporated in Long Island University’s curriculum.

In 1979, Eileen crossed the East River to Manhattan where she worked for elites as an Executive Assistant for Lawrence Rockefeller, and then Arthur Christie, at Christie and Viner, Arthur was a former US District Attorney who once had prosecuted mobster, John Gotti.

Eileen, an accomplished Irish Catholic woman who loved to laugh. She appreciated history and all facets of life. She succeeded in athletics, business, law, music, and journalism. Visual and derived art forms in her extensive worldwide travels.

In 1996 Eileen successfully entered the music world working for David Saltz for ten years as a Director on “ABC In Concert”, which produced a television program and promoted live concerts all over the world. Eileen also a part of the first produced Beatles Anthology.

In 2006 Eileen moved to Sag Harbor, LI taking a position to be the Lead Writer and then Executive Editor of Hamptons.com, winning multiple awards for journalism and at this time she became a member of the Society of Professional Journalist. She soon met accomplished artist, Joe Stranad, from New York City, who would become her partner of 30 years. During this time Eileen became a successful and admired artist and had many art openings for her “Cigar Box” art which was the inspiration from the artist Joseph Cornell’s “Shadow Box” motif. Eileen’s artwork was displayed in various shows and in the same East Hampton Gallery as Jackson Pollock.

Eileen semi-retired to Mt. Pleasant, SC in 2013 where she was a contributing writer for “Mt. Pleasant Magazine” and used her teaching degree as a substitute teacher and tutor in the Mt. Pleasant school system.

Eileen is survived by her siblings, Thomas F. Casey and his wife Carolina of Lincoln, David M Casey and his wife Billie Anne of Lowell, Rosemary L. Simon of New York City, James B. Casey and his wife Maura of Jacksonville FL, Michael J. Casey of Lowell, Catherine M. Casey of Lowell and her third sister Meg “Gladys” Gaffney, Along with many nieces and nephews, Gordon Casey, Amy Renner, David Casey, Michael Casey, Jay Casey, Sean Casey, Ryan Casey (Godchild), Tommy Casey, and Kate Casey.

“Judge Not, lest ye be judged”
Matthew 7:1-5

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Visitation on Saturday morning December 7, 2024, at the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH in LOWELL from 9:30 to 10:45 A.M. Her Funeral Mass will follow in the Church at 11:00 A.M. Committal Services will then be held at St. Patrick Cemetery in Lowell. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com.  In lieu of flowers, those wishing, may make contributions in Eileens memory to St. Jude’s Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142 Memphis, TN 38101 or www.stjude.org. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F, O’Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.