Nicholas D. Casey, 54, a lifelong resident of Marblehead, died in Connecticut on Saturday after a lengthy illness. Born at the Mary Alley Hospital, Mr. Casey attended Star of the Sea Elementary School and was a graduate of Marblehead High School.

His career included being a commercial fisherman, meat cutter, wine merchant, and most recently a cabinetmaker for Wayne Woodworks in Wakefield. He was an accomplished musician, and avid reader; and could often be found at the Commercial Street Waterfront.

Known lovingly as" Uncle Nick" to his numerous nieces, nephews, grand –nieces and grand- nephews, he is survived
by his mother Anne Casey, a sister Cheryl Tremblay and a brother Sean Casey, all of Marblehead. He was predeceased by his brother Thomas Casey and father Edward Casey.

Services and interment are private. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Abbott Public Library Second Century Fund, 235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA 01945or the Marblehead Animal Shelter, 44 Village Street, Marblehead, MA 01945. For online guest book or additional information please call 781 631 8885 or visitwww.MurphyFuneralHome.com