Thursday, October 17, 2024

Kevin Thomas Cassidy

Sharon worked with Kevin at Tower Records in the 2000s. Debbie, Jim, Sharon and I played in a Celebration of Life Golf Tournament for Kevin on Monday.

Kevin Thomas Cassidy

May 17, 1953 - February 16, 2024

Carmichael, California - It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Kevin Cassidy on Friday, February 16, 2024. He was 70 years old at the time of his death.

Kevin was born May 17, 1953, in Levittown, Pennsylvania. He was the oldest of six children born to his parents, Tom and Tess Cassidy. He grew up and attended school in the Philadelphia area. After graduating from Pennsbury H.S. in 1971, Kevin attended the University of Georgia on a 4-year basketball scholarship. An injury in 1972 ended his basketball hopes, but he continued his studies in Journalism before leaving in 1975.

Kevin was lucky to find careers in the two fields he loved most: Music and Golf. His love of music led him to a 20-year career with Tower Records. Starting in 1986 as a store clerk at the Walnut Creek Tower store, he was promoted through the ranks to Executive VP of Operations, Marketing and Digital Sales in 2002. He left Tower Records in 2006 shortly before its liquidation.

The moment Kevin began working at Ancil Hoffman Golf Course, he knew he was home. He loved that his place of employment was a golf course. He loved working with everyone there, from golf course staff members to tournament folks he came to know, to golf buddies he played with on the course. They were all friends. Over the course of 17 years, he was instrumental in increasing social media presence for the golf course. He significantly increased outside tournament business and brought Friday Night Patio Music events to the course. He built his Ladies Twilight League from 8 players in 2010 to over 70 by 2021. He also helped create and market the AH Junior Golf Academy. Kevin left his position as Marketing, Tournaments and Events Director in 2021 when he retired.

Kevin had a larger-than-life presence. He came from a large loving family, but his friendships, many who he considered family also, were the focus of his life. His family, friends, and 'golf buddies,' were his first and only priority. He was always available for a text, a call, or a chat about music, golf, life in general. He inspired those around him and made them better.

Kevin was predeceased by his parents Tom and Tess Cassidy, his brother Dennis, and his sister Pat. He is survived by his partner Diane. He is also survived by his brother Michael and sister-in-law Nicole, his brother Tom, his brother Jeffrey, his brother-in-law Bo Meyersieck, and six nephews.

If you would like to honor Kevin, take someone close for coffee, lunch, or dinner. Play 18 at your favorite course. Raise a glass and smile. Remember the good times. Don't cry because he's gone, smile because you had the opportunity to be part of his life.

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