Obituaries

– Compiled by April Miller –

Frances Cassata

Frances Teresa Cassata, a longtime Rye resident, died May 25, at Port Chester Nursing Home. She was 82.

Mrs. Cassata was born July 24, 1924, in Harrison, to Teresa Mairiano and Giachinno Bisceglia, a master stone mason.

Growing up, she spent much of her time at Oakland Beach and worked at Playland as a teenager. She loved to walk on the Boardwalk and often told her family stories about watching couples strolling, dressed up and wearing straw hats.

She met her future husband, S. Carlo Cassata, while she was working at Fishman's five and ten store in Mamaroneck. He had moved from Italy before World War II and was a renowned artist and hairstylist. After a long courtship, they were married on Christmas Day, 1943.

They moved to Rye in 1945, where they raised their four children. Mrs. Cassata enjoyed cooking, gardening and knitting socks and sweaters for her children. She was a devoted wife and mother, who shared her love of the beach and swimming with her family.

Mrs. Cassata was predeceased by her husband. She is survived by her children, Jana Teresa Casey, John A. Cassata, Mark A. Cassata and Carla Francis Davis; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

A funeral was held May 30, followed by burial at Gate of Heaven cemetery.

Colin Marren

Colin Donohue Marren, of Rye, died May 27 from injuries sustained in a car accident in Scarsdale. He was 20.

Mr. Marren was born Feb. 17, 1987, in Greenwich, to Bernard and Seane Marren. The family moved to Rye 14 years ago. He graduated from King and Low-Heywood Thomas School in 2006 and had just completed his freshman year at Bucknell University.

In the words of his family, he was a smart, fun-loving, gregarious, person. He loved sports and played basketball and baseball for high school and area teams. Mr. Marren loved school for the academics and the friendships. He was compassionate towards others and had a keen, curious mind.

He is survived by his parents; a sister, Tracy, and a brother, Timothy; his grandmothers, Mrs. Margaret McDermott and Mrs. Bernard D, Barren; 29 cousins, and many aunts and uncles.

He was a parishioner at Resurrection Church, where a Mass was held May 31, followed by interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Bucknell University, c/o Cooley Hall, Lewisburg, PA 17837 or to King and Low-Heywood Thomas School, 1450 Newfield Ave., Stamford, CT 06905.

John Paul Quinn

John Paul Quinn, 64, a lifelong New Yorker and a 30-year Rye resident, passed away May 20, surrounded by his adoring family.

In Mr. Quinn's short but valiant battle with cancer, he showed tremendous courage, grace and acceptance when his time came.

Mr. Quinn loved Elvis Presley, the Mets, the Jets, and Corvettes. He spent many years coaching and watching hundreds of his children's various sporting events and performances.

Around Rye, he will always be remembered as the ultimate sports fan. He was one of the Garnets biggest fans. Whether on the road or at Nugent Stadium, Mr. Quinn was in the stands at every game rooting for a Garnet win, cheering on his three sons, and their team, for the 12 consecutive years they marched the ball down the field at Rye High. After the boys graduated, he continued to attend games and support the Garnets and for four years, cheered from the stands as his youngest daughter rose to the ranks of captain of the varsity cheerleading squad. His presence at Nugent Stadium will be missed for years to come.

An architectural designer by trade, Mr. Quinn's true hobby and passion was his family. His life centered around them, and he was happiest when he was surrounded by them.

He was the caring brother of Tracy Quinn and Susan Horsman. He was staunchly loyal to Barbara, his wife and best friend for 33 years. Mr. Quinn was gracious and loving to his seven children and their spouses: Kelly Carey and husband Wally, Cathleen Quinn, Brian Quinn, Scott Leonard and wife Melissa, Chris Leonard and wife Deborah, Sean Quinn and wife Lauren, and Colleen Quinn, and to his nine grandchildren.

The service held at Resurrection Church May 24 was true testament to the many people whose lives he touched. Mr. Quinn's son Chris delivered a moving eulogy that captured his father's love of life, family, and friends and the dry wit and unique view of the world that made him the most hilarious person who never tried to be funny.

Clearly, John Paul Quinn is one man who will be missed by his family, friends, and all of Rye.