Chester J. Cashman Jr.

P. DEAN HOMER FUNERAL HOME 206 WATER STREET PO BOX 1 DUSHORE, PA 18614 TEL 570 928-8163 FAX 570 928-8116 Email pdh@epix.net OBITUARY Mr. Chester Joseph Cashman Jr. passed away June 9, 2011 at the Highland's Care Center in Laporte, PA after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born in Ithaca, NY December 19, 1942 to the late Alice Degraw-Cashman and Dr.Chester Joseph Cashman Sr. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years Mrs. Carol Hutcheson-Cashman, a daughter Michelle Cashman-Szczerba, a son Sean Cashman, his brother James Cashman, two nieces Kim and Gina and his grandchildren Arianna and Owen, as well as other extended family. He is also survived by many, many friends, colleagues, fellow boxers, and countless community youth he has helped throughout his life often when other would not. Chet graduated from Ithaca High School in 1961, he went onto earn his bachelors from the University of Georgia in 1965 and later his Masters degree in Education from Elmira College. He worked for Agway and later Cornell University as a chemist and lab technician for many years. He had a strong love for all animals but took great pride in his pigeons that he raised for fun and show. Chet’s love of boxing and the community was originally instilled in him by his father and later Rev. Cunningham at the Southside Community Center in Ithaca, New York where he honed his skills throughout his amateur career. Chet later took over the program and moved it to the Greater Ithaca Activities Center where it continues today and is now one of the longest running not for profit programs in Ithaca, New York thanks to the selfless efforts of Chet. Chet was a courageous man who fought for others when others would remain silent. He was a modest advocate for many of Ithaca’s youth and less fortunate. Chet always stressed the importance of education, the positive aspects of the sport of boxing while being a devout community servant who never asked for anything in return. Chet's final days were spent surrounded by family and had his son by his side during his final moments. He was loved and admired by all he met. Many will continue to be inspired by this great man and he will be forever missed. Calling hours will be held at Wagner Funeral Home located at 110 south Geneva Street in Ithaca NY at 2:30 on Saturday the 18th of June followed by a celebration of his life at G.I.A.C. located at 318 N. Albany Street Ithaca NY at 5 pm. Anyone who’s life has been touched by this amazing man are strongly encouraged to pay their respects, share their thoughts and memories of this great community leader. Donations in Chet’s honor can be made to the boxing program at G.I.A.C. Local arrangements were under the direction of the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, PA 18614. To send condolences or sign the e-guestbook, please go to homerfuneralhome.com To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Chester J. Cashman Jr., please visit our flower store.