Ordained a Deacon in the Catholic Church following a career as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, Craig served in the Diaconate for six years at St. Mary’s Cathedral. He did additional work for the church at the Diocesan Tribunal.

A man of many talents, Craig was a gifted pianist who loved the works of the Romantics. He gave endless hours to the success of Portland Piano International and other music related events. He loved recording his favorite artists and had a remarkable collection of music scores as well as recordings, of which he was quite proud. Because of his quick wit and agile mind, Craig could be self-deprecating as well as bitingly funny. Streams of humor were exchanged with his older brother Dean and his younger sister Suzanne.

Following his graduation from the University of Portland, with a major in History, and the completion of his legal studies at the University of Oregon Law School, Craig served in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps where he is remembered for his contributions to a number of prominent cases. The son of Don and Suzanne Chassaing Casey, Craig attended The Madeleine School and Jesuit High School.

He was exceedingly proud of his four children, Anne Marie, Matthew, Sarabeth, and Andrea, as well as his stepchildren; Margaret, Sally, and Joe. He praised God for his five grandchildren and was the beloved uncle of six nieces and nephews and more than a dozen grand-nephews and nieces. Craig was devoted to his Roman Catholic faith and, in particular, to the Virgin Mary.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 3, 2016 at St. Mary’s Cathedral.

Remembrances can be made to St. Mary’s Cathedral, Portland, Oregon.

Memorial Mass

10:00 AM ,Saturday, December 3, 2016
Mary’s Cathedral