Thomas J. Kase, 66, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2014, after fighting a courageous battle with Merkel cell cancer for over two years. He was born on January 24, 1948, in Jamestown, New York, and lived in Phoenix most of his life after his family relocated to the Valley in 1952.
He graduated from St. Thomas the Apostle Grade School in 1962, Brophy College Preparatory in 1966, and completed his bachelor’s in business administration from Loyola University of Los Angeles in 1970. Tom married his true love Bobbie Carson in 1974. Tom spent his entire 44 year career as a CPA and became partner at Hahn & Kase in 1974, served as a treasurer and chief financial officer in the private sector, and later acted as consultant at Gaintner, Bandler, Reed & Peters, PLC. He was widely beloved by his clients and colleagues who often referred to him as a mentor.
Tom’s family and friends will remember him for his abundant generosity, genuine interests in others, his unwavering moral compass, and his delightful sense of humor.
Tom is survived by his children David Kase (wife Sinead Kase) and Megan Kase. He is preceded in death by his parents Donald and Dorothy (Kane) Kase and his wife Bobbie (Carson) Kase.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 from 6pm to 8pm with a Rosary at 7pm at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School, Phoenix. Funeral Mass will on Wednesday, September 10 at 10:30am at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 2312 E. Campbell, Phoenix.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Society of Saint Vincent De Paul.
Jim & Lisa Petty
Dear David & Megan,
We were sorry to hear of Tom’s passing but know that he is reunited with Bobbie and together will be smiling upon both of you! We were privileged to have shared many happy times with your parents and always enjoyed Tom’s wit and great sense of humor. He was a true gentleman and we hope that you will always find comfort in the treasured memories.
Jim & Lisa Petty
Maribeth Waldrep
Dear Megan and the rest of the wonderful Kase family,
I’m so sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. I am thinking of you are your family right now! Love to you always.
Un abrazo grande,
Maribeth Waldrep
Gretchen
Megan and David,
Your dad, like your mom, was so wonderful to me whenever I saw him. I’ll never forget my special time in Phoenix with both your parents when I visited Phoenix and Megan’s flight came in later and left earlier than mine. I remember riding around with your mom in the car (she was definitely a fun person to drive with), getting a tour of places you grew up and spending the evening talking and eating. They let me borrow their car and treated me like family. You’ve had such a rough few years, but I know your kindness and positivity was one of many good things you got from your parents.
Love
Gretchen
Megan
Megan and David,
Truly heartbreaking to hear this news, I know you’ve had a difficult couple of years. Your father and your mother were wonderful people and really did an amazing job raising two incredible children. May you find peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Love , Megan
Georgeanne Hahn Paige
Megan and David,
My family and I have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. I know Tom is once again at peace, but his family and friends will miss him forever. Your dad and mom were two of the most amazing people I have ever known. Working with your dad was a great experience, but having him as a friend was a treasure. Take comfort in knowing your parents have been reunited and always remember that nothing in this world ment more to them than the two of you.
Georgeanne & Jon
Liz
Dear David, Megan, and Sinead,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you all the hugs, strength, and positivity to help you through this difficult time and always know that your dad and mom are always watching over you.
Always,
Liz, Mike, Kalia, and Bodhi
Boo Bullis
Dear Megan, David, & Sinead,
Our hearts go out to you at the wrenching loss of your dear mother and father in such a short time! I believe they are very close by, enfolding you in their wings of love, and watching over you. They will always be so alive and treasured in the hearts and minds of the many whose lives they touched, and so sorely missed.
Wishing you strength and comfort.
Love and hugs,
Boo and Jim Bullis