- Date Of Death: January 17, 2013
- State: Massachusetts
HAVERHILL – John J. (Jack) Casey of the Bradford section of Haverhill, passed away on Thursday morning, January 17, 2013 at his residence
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Jack was born in Haverhill to John and Vivian (Fuller) Casey. He graduated from Haverhill High in 1959 and from Boston College in 1963. He owned D.J. Casey Paper Co., an icon in downtown Haverhill. Jack led the movement to revitalize the downtown Haverhill business district when he rehabbed an 1858 mill building into Franklin Block. Franklin Block housed Casey Paper and numerous other small businesses.
He was active in many local activities and boards which focused on enriching Haverhill including, Haverhill Foundation, Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce, Washington Street Historic District, Shamrock Associates and Septemberfest. He was a member at Cedardale Athletic Club for 40 years.
