Robert Wallace Cassidy

March 21, 1933 - March 21, 2020

Robert “Bob” Wallace Cassidy March 21, 1933 – March 21, 2020 With great sadness, the family of Robert "Bob" Wallace Cassidy announces his passing on March 21, 2020. He died after a brief illness on his 87th birthday, with his family at his side. Bob will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 59 years, Jacqueline “Jackie” Ethel, née Schaefer, and his children, Eileen (Andrew) and Brian (Lauren) and by his grandchildren, Drew, Kyle, Nathan, Carmen and Madeline. Bob's brother, Richard, "Dick" Wells Cassidy passed away in 2010. Bob also leaves behind a large extended family of cousins, nieces and nephews across the United States. Bob was an U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Born in Milwaukee, WI, he lived in Springfield, IL, Rochester, NY and Annapolis, MD. A talented artist and an accomplished exhibit designer, he created numerous exhibits at the Milwaukee County Historical Society and the Rochester Museum and Science Center. Bob had a passion for painting. He experimented with imaginative landscapes to create extraordinary art. His paintings and annual Christmas card sketches were much admired by friends and family. His retro posters accompanied every family event. Family, friends and all who visit their homes are fortunate to view many of Bob's artwork. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made on Bob’s behalf to the Milwaukee County Historical Society and the Rochester Museum and Science Center. To learn more, please visit a website set up by Bob’s children: https://brianj.wixsite.com/bobcassidy A celebration of Bob's life will be held at a future date when we are able to get together safely.