OBIT: Peter Shunk CASSIDY, 1952, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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Long Illness Proves Fatal to Contractor
 
  Peter Shunk Cassidy, 77, of 3032 Broad avenue, long engaged in building 
construction in the city, died at 5.50 o'clock this morning in the Altoona 
hospital where he had been a patient since Aug. 21. Mr. Cassidy had been in 
failing health for several years.
  He was also active in the Masonic organization, holding membership in Hiram 
lodge, 616, F. & A.M., Mountain council 9, Mountain Royal Arch chapter 189, 
Mountain commandery 10, Knights Templar; Williamsport consistory, Jaffa 
Shrine and the Royal Order of Jesters.
  Mr. Cassidy was believed to be the last surviving of the numerous 
contractors who engaged in the construction of the Jaffa mosque. He was also 
the last member of his immediate family.
  He was a member of the Broad Avenue Presbyterian church, serving for many 
years as a member of the board of trustees, a member of the Penn-Alto hotel 
board of directors and for many years was active in the local building and 
loan associations as a director.
  Mr. Cassidy was born in Altoona Nov. 17, 1875, a son of William and Ann 
(Shaw) Cassidy, and had resided in the city all his life. Surviving are his 
wife, Mrs. Mary (Caum) Graham Cassidy, and a number of nieces and nephews.
  Friends will be received at the Laughlin funeral home after 7 o'clock this 
evening.

Altoona Mirror, Friday, 26 December 1952, p. 1, col. 3

CASSIDY - Funeral services for Peter Shunk Cassidy of 3032 Broad avenue will 
be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the Laughlin funeral home by Rev. 
Robert Graham. Interment in Fairview cemetery. Friends will be received at 
the Laughlin funeral home after 7 o'clock this evening.

Altoona Mirror, Friday, 26 December 1952, p. 25, col. 4