John Frederick “Fred” Cassidy (born May,7, 1936) of Toledo, Ohio, son of Margaret and James Cassidy, passed away quietly in his home on Dec. 22, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his parents James and Margaret (McGowan) Cassidy, daughter Connie (Douglas) Armstrong, brother James Patrick Cassidy Jr., sister Margaret “Peggy” Ann Poling, first wife Judith (Cooper) Cassidy, and special friend, Dorothy (Padgett) Bigelow.

He is survived by his children: Sheila Blake, John Cassidy Jr., M. Bridget Cassidy and Eileen (Kirk) Shade; siblings: Mary Cassidy, Thomas (Rene) Cassidy and Michael (Kate) Cassidy, seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and life-long friend David Gladieux.

His career spanned more than 50 years mainly at Owens-Illinois, Boise Cascade and Weyerhaeuser.

To those who knew him, there are no words to express how deeply he will be missed.

Visitation was held Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021 from 3 to 7 p.m. with a Scripture Service beginning at 7 p.m. at the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Ave. (west of Corey Road). Funeral services will begin on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021 with prayers at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. followed by Mass at 11 a.m. at Corpus Christi University Parish, 2955 Dorr Street, Toledo, Ohio. Online condolences may shared at walkerfuneralhomes.com.