Obituary of Norman Cassett

Dr Norman Cassett,94 of Vineland passed away Monday morning October 15th ,2014.Born in Baltimore Maryland , he was a World War 2 veteran and received his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.Dr Cassett started private practice in Miami, Florida before moving his family to New Jersey where he worked for the state as a physician for the remainder of his career.He was known in the area of geriatrics and mental health;treating patients as well as writing training modules and lecturing to fellow doctors and medical students. As a young man, Norman was an accomplished athlete, competing in both swimming and boxing.He was very knowledgeable in Boxing history, world history and religion. He gave to numerous charities and always helped those in need; family and friends alike. He is survived by his wife Patricia (Stewart) Cassett, son Alan Cassett, three daughters- Helene Miller, Donna Hemple and Heidi Tonetta. Grand children - Anthony Tonetta, Jackie Mercurio, Carrie Mercurio, Jonathan Cassett, Cullen Cassett, Isla Cassett as well as great- grandchildren and nieces. He is pre-deceased by daughter Sharon Cassett and grandson Phillip Cassett, brother Martin Cassett and Sister Ruthie Zelkind. in lieu of flowers Donations in Dr. Cassetts memory to- Jewish Federation