Charles Mario Casrill's Obituary
Charles “Charlie” Mario Casrill of Covington, LA passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019. He was born on December 6, 1947 in New Orleans, LA to Louis Martin Casrill, Jr. and Evelyn Robertson Casrill.
Charlie is survived by his children Cassie Casrill Baker (Brian), Jenith Casrill Thompson (Greg), and Charles “Charlie” Casrill, II (Michelle); five grandchildren MaryBeth Baker, Thomas Baker, Laurel Thompson, Charley Casrill, and Chloé Casrill. He is also survived by his wife Nancy LeJeune Casrill; his mother Evelyn Casrill; his sisters Denise Casrill, Catherine Williams, Yvette Cushing; and his brother Douglas Trovato.
Charlie is preceded in death by his father Louis Casrill, Jr.; his sisters Sandra Dours and Rebecca Mouillé; and his brothers Louis Martin Casrill, III and Reynolds Casrill.
Charlie worked with the New Orleans Steamship Association for 20 years, as well as the New Orleans Fire Department for 13 years. Charlie was an outstanding athlete and enjoyed playing sports well into adulthood. He passed on his passion for sports to his children and later coached football at Mandeville Junior High, as well as softball and baseball in the community. He also enjoyed breeding and raising Thoroughbred horses, had a green thumb like no other, and had a love for all animals.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 5:00 PM with visitation on Thursday beginning at 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Mr. Casrill to be made to the Team Gleason Foundation, PO BOX 24493, New Orleans, LA 70184, http://www.teamgleason.org/donate/ .
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