Obituary of Denis J Cassin

Denis Cassin 74, of Hampton formally of Brooklyn, NY and Ireland passed away peacefully on August 22, 2014 Born in Armagh, Ireland, Denis was the oldest of eight sons born to James and Mary Cassin. He was an activist in the Civil Rights Movement in Ireland and a Leader of the Official Irish Republican Movement. Because of his activities he was interned without charges or trial by the British Government, first in 1969, in Crumlin Road Prison, in 1971, aboard the infamous prison ship, Maidstone, and then later, in Long Kesh Concentration Camp, where he was released on June 6, 1972. Denis emigrated to the United States on November 27, 1972 to marry his fiancée Catherine, whom he'd met in 1970 as she volunteered with the National Association for Irish Freedom in New York City. During the remainder of the 1970's, Denis was the National Organizer for Irish Republican Clubs in the US and Canada. In that role he traveled extensively, speaking on behalf of his native country, raising awareness and support for equality for the citizens of "Northern Ireland" the reunification of the Republic of Ireland. Denis was married to Catherine (Mickey) Curtin on November 27, 1972 until her death on February 12, 2012. They lived together in the Sunset Park section of Brooklyn, NY for over forty years. His final address was in Hampton Borough, NJ, where he lived with his niece Sarah O'Malley McDougall and her family. He is survived by three brothers in Ireland, Eugene, James, and Philip, as well as by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, all of whom loved him well. Ní bheidh ár leithéidi aris ann! Services: A memorial service will be held on Saturday August 30, 2014 from 2-6 PM at the Warren Hills Memorial Home. 234 W. Washington Ave, Washington, NJ 07882. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Warren Hills Memorial Home. To send an on-line condolence please visit www.warrenhillsmemorialhome.com