Robert J. (Bob) Casey of Dover NY passed away October 18, 2016 in Newburgh at the age of 73.
An Audio-Video entrepreneur, Mr. Casey learned his craft as a teen, being the first to use a two turntable DJ station in dances in the Yonkers NY area. His DJ station now resides at the Smithsonian Institution.
His Army service was as that of production manager for the Armed Forces Vietnam Network in Saigon in the 1960s working closely with the U.S.O. His Armed Forces broadcast from Times Square, New Year’s Eve, 1969 is reported to be the first worldwide broadcast, simulcast on Radio Free Europe and the Voice of America.
Upon discharge from the service, Mr. Casey founded Virgo Sound in Manhattan, where he became an audio consultant and designer of sound systems for discos and countless churches, schools, auditoriums, halls, airports, theaters and public spaces from 1972 to 1999.
Following that, Mr. Casey worked at Dale Pro Audio as a consultant where he created Radio Dale, a music service to promote the business.
Mr. Casey semi-retired and worked as a System Consultant from his office and studio in Dutchess County until his passing.
He is survived by his sister Judy (Frank)Vitolo, of Fishkill, NY, Mary Casey of Poughkeepsie, NY. and brother Edward P. Casey Jr. (Patricia) of Florida. His brother William (Donna) predeceased him.
Services will be held at Horn & Thomes, Inc. Funeral Home, 83 East Main Street, Pawling, NY.(845) 855-3550 Saturday, Oct. 22nd from 6:00PM to 8:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Mr. Casey’s name to the U.S.O, WWW.USO.ORG.
For directions, or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.hornandthomesfuneralhome.com.
