Obituary for Jack Thomas Casey, Captain
DOVER: Jack Thomas Casey, Captain in the US Marine Corps, died suddenly in a tragic accident, along with 4 other crew members, Feb 7, 2024 in Pine Valley, CA during a CH-53E helicopter training exercise. He is survived by his wife, Emma Lindberg of Shepherdstown, WV, his mother Catherine (Robinson) Casey of Dover NH, his Father James B Casey of Andover, ME, grandparents, Jean Robinson of Portsmouth NH, Janice Casey of Dover NH and James Casey of Hampton NH, siblings, James D Casey and Kristen Tavares, Dover NH, Patrick J Casey, Topsfield MA, Sean J Casey and Caitlin Parsons, Nantucket, MA, and Catherine E Casey and Bryan DiCredico, Berwick ME, beloved nephew of 15, favorite cousin of 23, amazing uncle to 6. Jack was predeceased by his grandfather, Richard G. Robinson and his uncle and godfather Edward Robinson.
Jack was born April 19, 1997 in Dover NH. He attended St. Mary Academy and St. Thomas
Aquinas High School (2015), where he played football and lacrosse, as well being a member of
the Robotics team. He then decided he wanted to serve his country in any capacity. He
attended college at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, VA. During his time there, he served
as company clerk and earned the position of Company Commander for India Company his
senior year. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physics in 2019.
He graduated from Office Candidate school in 2018, earning a pilot’s commission in the United
States Marine Corp. He ran the Marine Corps full Marathon while training in Quantico. After
training extensively, he earned his wings on 9/20/2022, and became a skilled CH-53 helicopter
pilot. He was promoted to captain on 9/2/23.
He met the love of his life, Emma Lindberg, in January 2020, and they were married on
12/3/2022 in a beautiful beach ceremony in South Carolina.
Jack was an epic human being. He was bright, hilarious, and a light in this world from the
moment he was born. He was the youngest of 5 and learned the precious skill of knowing when
to take the high road. His personality was a remarkable combination of drive, ambition, and
intelligence, tempered with an incredible sense of fun, humility, kindness, with the unending
ability to make any room he was in a happier place. Jack would help you move, plant a garden,
build a deck, or smoke a side of beef. He was never too busy to help…anyone.
He could eat Cheetos before Marine Corp fitness tests, running a sub 18 min 3 mile. In the
Rumpass Bumpass Triathlon, most people were in racing bibs. Jack wore his beloved Red Sox
cut off. Flannel shirts and Birkenstocks were his trademark.
As a leader, he would carry people’s burden, and help them find a solution. When in doubt, flat
out. Drama was not in his vocabulary, leading by example in a calm, convincing manner. He did
the right thing whether or not someone was looking. He was a fiercely loyal husband, son,
brother and friend. Our universe has lost a precious, rare, amazing soul.
Honor him by living life to the fullest.
Be like Jack.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Jack Thomas Casey STEM Memorial Scholarship Fund,
PO Box 403, Dover, NH 03821
Visitation for Jack will be on Feb 23, 2024 from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the St. Thomas Aquinas High School, 197 Dover Point Road, Dover, NH, 03820.
A Mass of Christian Burial on Feb. 24, 2024 at 10:00 am at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 820 Central Rd., Rye, NH 03871.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Purdy Funeral Service, Dover, NH. To sign our online guestbook, please go to www.purdyfuneralservice.com
Jack was born April 19, 1997 in Dover NH. He attended St. Mary Academy and St. Thomas
Aquinas High School (2015), where he played football and lacrosse, as well being a member of
the Robotics team. He then decided he wanted to serve his country in any capacity. He
attended college at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, VA. During his time there, he served
as company clerk and earned the position of Company Commander for India Company his
senior year. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physics in 2019.
He graduated from Office Candidate school in 2018, earning a pilot’s commission in the United
States Marine Corp. He ran the Marine Corps full Marathon while training in Quantico. After
training extensively, he earned his wings on 9/20/2022, and became a skilled CH-53 helicopter
pilot. He was promoted to captain on 9/2/23.
He met the love of his life, Emma Lindberg, in January 2020, and they were married on
12/3/2022 in a beautiful beach ceremony in South Carolina.
Jack was an epic human being. He was bright, hilarious, and a light in this world from the
moment he was born. He was the youngest of 5 and learned the precious skill of knowing when
to take the high road. His personality was a remarkable combination of drive, ambition, and
intelligence, tempered with an incredible sense of fun, humility, kindness, with the unending
ability to make any room he was in a happier place. Jack would help you move, plant a garden,
build a deck, or smoke a side of beef. He was never too busy to help…anyone.
He could eat Cheetos before Marine Corp fitness tests, running a sub 18 min 3 mile. In the
Rumpass Bumpass Triathlon, most people were in racing bibs. Jack wore his beloved Red Sox
cut off. Flannel shirts and Birkenstocks were his trademark.
As a leader, he would carry people’s burden, and help them find a solution. When in doubt, flat
out. Drama was not in his vocabulary, leading by example in a calm, convincing manner. He did
the right thing whether or not someone was looking. He was a fiercely loyal husband, son,
brother and friend. Our universe has lost a precious, rare, amazing soul.
Honor him by living life to the fullest.
Be like Jack.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Jack Thomas Casey STEM Memorial Scholarship Fund,
PO Box 403, Dover, NH 03821
Visitation for Jack will be on Feb 23, 2024 from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the St. Thomas Aquinas High School, 197 Dover Point Road, Dover, NH, 03820.
A Mass of Christian Burial on Feb. 24, 2024 at 10:00 am at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 820 Central Rd., Rye, NH 03871.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Purdy Funeral Service, Dover, NH. To sign our online guestbook, please go to www.purdyfuneralservice.com