David Marshall Kasey, avid sports enthusiast
David Marshall Kasey, 60, passed away peacefully at his home in Milford Tuesday, April 13, 2021.
Dave was born in Camden, S.C., in 1960. He was a 1978 graduate of Brandywine High School where he was a starting player on the Delaware State Championship basketball team in 1977. He graduated from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va., in 1982 with a degree in business administration.
Dave had a long career in property management with Asset Management Alliance in Wilmington, and with MBNA in Wilmington and Cleveland, Ohio. Over the years, he also operated a successful residential painting business.
Dave was an avid participant and fan of sports. Basketball was his primary sport at a younger age, but in mid-life he took up cycling, running, and competing in triathlons. He also enjoyed golf and softball. Philadelphia sports teams were a passion with Dave. He never missed a chance to go to a game, or watch his beloved Sixers, Phillies, Eagles and Flyers.
From a young age Dave enjoyed fishing, which he learned from his father. He later passed along this family tradition to his son, Brian. Surf fishing from the beaches of Delaware and Maryland was a special joy for Dave. Of particular interest was fishing on Assateague Island in Maryland, where he landed a record 52-pound striped bass in 2011.
Dave could make friends with anyone. His children, family, friends, and his home were most important to him.
Dave is predeceased by his parents, Robert A. Jr. and Barbara S. Kasey. He is survived by his daughter, Melanie and his son, Brian, both of Wilmington; his sister, Gayle (Chuck) of Fort Myers, Fla.; his brother, George (Debbie) of Florence, Ky., and their daughters, Stephanie, Lauren and Melissa; and brother Allen (Trish) of Irvine, Calif., and their daughter Corey and son Cameron.
A memorial celebration of life will be held at a later date to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to Connecting Generations, 100 W. 10th St., Ste. 1115, Wilmington, DE 19801 in honor of Dave.
For online condolences, please visit chandlerfuneralhome.com.
