Zachary "Zac" J. Cassidy

Zachary J. "Zac" Cassidy

  NEW BAVARIA – Zachary J. "Zac" Cassidy, 31, of New Bavaria died 9:41 p.m., Sunday, May 23, 2021.  He was born October 15, 1989 in Lima to Dan and Connie (Schroeder) Cassidy, who survive in Glandorf.

  Other survivors include a brother and two sisters: Neil (Brooke) Cassidy of Glandorf, Kate Cassidy of Sylvania, and Shannon (Ben) Kister of Westerville; a maternal grandmother, Esther Schroeder of New Cleveland;  niece and nephews: Aidan, Lydia, Brendan Cassidy and Fulton Kister.

  He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Melvin Schroeder; paternal grandparents, Joseph and Rita Cassidy; his godfather, Paul Cassidy, Sr.; and uncle Geery Stuart.

  Zac worked as a project manager and owned Most Recreation in New Bavaria. He was an Eagle Scout, loved being outside and enjoyed snowmobiling, jeeping and farming. He loved his dog, Mocha. Zac was a fun loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, godfather, cousin and friend. He was self-proclaimed as "the favorite grandchild".  He never met a stranger and his ability to light up a room and his warm hugs will be forever missed. Zac lived life to the fullest and packed a lot into his 31 years of life.

  Funeral mass will begin 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 28, 2021 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, New Bavaria with Fr. Nicholas Cunningham officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  In keeping with social distancing, visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.Thursday at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Leipsic as well as 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. on Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, New Bavaria.  Masks are required.

  Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

  Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com