John J. Kasye Jr

John J.Kasye Jr.

April 14, 1941 - December 31, 2022

John Kasye, 81, of Lehigh Valley passed away December 31, 2022 as a result of a long illness. His family was by his side when he drifted off to be with his loving wife Anna and the Lord. He was born to John and Elenore Kasye of Newark, NJ on April 14th 1941. Where he grew up and met his best friend of 73 years Angelo Rizzo. He then later attended Parsippany High School, where he graduated. He later met and married Anna C. Wysocki who passed away January 7, 2022 after 53 years of marriage. They had two children before moving to Monmouth county NJ in the 1970's.

A talented Fine Artist and Illustrator, he had completed over 4000 drawings as well as poems, stories and children books. Early in his career he was commissioned to create several illustrations for various publications including magazine covers, newspapers, as well as a few comic strips. He is quoted as saying "Art is about expressing love visually and I accepted this challenge as my life's true vocation".

He worked for many years at Nordson and Jacobson Manufacturing in NJ, Where he was a Plant and Project Manager. Later in his retirement he settled in the Lehigh Valley where he remained for over 30 years and continued focusing on his art.

John is survived by his Daughter Michelle, Son in-law Jonathan, and grandson Aaron and son John. His Siblings Patti, Robert and Dean. From his previous marriage he leaves behind James, Elizabeth, Jacklyn, Cheryl, plus several grandchildren.