Patrick Cassano

Patrick Charles Cassano, age 64 of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away on March 25, 2016 in Union City, Indiana. He was born in Dayton, Ohio to Joni and Patrick Joseph Cassano on December 16, 1951. He was preceded in death by his parents: Joni and Pat Cassano; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Homer Duane and Willidean Clark; son, Eric Bertke; niece, Paje Heindl; and nephew, David Christopher Money.

Pat is survived by his wife, Jill Cassano; children: Billy Penick of Dayton, Ohio, Danielle (Michael) Hull of Michigan, Paul Penick of Dayton, Ohio, Sommer (Tyler) Hobbs of Union City, Indiana, Neal (Brandy) Keller and Scott (Aisha) Davis; grandchildren: Savannah, Michael Mason, Bailee, Kinley and Briella; sisters: Debbie (Todd) Deaver of Oklahoma, Terry (Jim) Bowen of Clearwater, Florida and Carmela (Dave) Wiant of Mechanicsburg, Ohio; many nieces, nephews, cousins, great nieces and great nephews.

Pat went to Wayne High School in Huber Heights and graduated in 1970. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Vietnam War. He retired after more than 20 years driving a truck. Pat enjoyed listening to music, having fun, and being with his family and friends. He stayed in contact with his childhood friends and visited them often. During and after high school, Pat was a gifted drummer and played in several different bands, and had a recording during this time. It was just this past year that Pat played the drums with his cousin in a jam session - he was ecstatic! He was a tremendous drummer and loved what he did. More than anything, Pat loved the love of his life, his wife Jill of 21 years, his children, grandchildren and sisters. Keep on truckin'.

Visitation will be held from 4:00-6:30 pm on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Road, where the funeral service will begin at 6:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Pat's family to help with final expenses. Pat is a tissue, bone and eye donor through the Indiana Donor Network. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Newcomer Funeral Home.