Obituaries
Obituary: Christopher William Cawsey, 25, Of Greenwich
A graduate of Greenwich High School and student at the University of Tampa, Chris was a versatile athlete.
Information via Castiglione Funeral Home
Christopher William Cawsey, 25, of Greenwich, CT, died of natural causes on June 6 th, 2020. He was born to parents, William Cawsey and Margaret (Olszewska) Cawsey, on March 15 th ,1995 in Brooklyn, NY, where he spent the first four years of his life before moving toGreenwich, CT.
Chris was a graduate of Greenwich High School and studied at the University of Tampa, where he majored in Cybersecurity and minored in Business Management.
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Chris was a loving son, younger brother, and friend. He was a young man of insight, sensitivity, calm and had a witty and sarcastic sense of humor. He was an avid Eagles fan and loved to attend Yankee games, especially with his father when growing up.
He was particular in his preferences for all things, none more so than his highly attuned and specific palette for buffalo wings. Most recently, he had grown to love the outdoors, namelythe mountains of Colorado.
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Chris was heavily involved and versatile in his athletic participation having played hockey, soccer, basketball, football, swimming and baseball, in which he particularly excelled. Below is a listing of his athletic involvement:
- Glenville Mavericks Football
- Greenwich Basketball Association
- Cal Ripken Youth Baseball: 2006 Champion
- Junior Babe Ruth Baseball: 2009 Champion
- Senior Babe Ruth Baseball: 2012-2013 Champion
His coached characterized him as a model teammate and player who was instrumental in their championships.
He was a young man just beginning to come into his own as he explored the possibilities of his expanding interests, growing passions and newly realized talents. In 25 years of full life, his character, presence and love leave an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Surviving him are his parents, William and Margaret Cawsey, his older sister, Nicole Cawsey, James Barney and extended family.
A wake was held Sunday, June 14th at Castiglione Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. A funeral service took place on Monday, June 15th at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, followed by a procession through town ending at St. Mary's Cemetery, located at 399 North Street in Greenwich, CT.
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