Dr. John J. LoCascio, Jr.
May 20, 1950 ~ August 18, 2017
Scarborough - Dr. John J. LoCascio, Jr., 67, passed away August 18, 2017 after a short battle with cancer.
John was born in 1950 in New York City, the son of John and Phyllis LoCascio. He grew up in the Bronx and attended Fordham Preparatory School in New York City before graduating from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts in 1972. He earned his M.D. from State University of New York Downstate in 1977 and completed his residency in Springfield, Massachusetts.
John was a physician and partner at Mount David Clinical Associates in Lewiston until 1990. He then left his internal medicine practice to work as a medical director in leading global disability insurance companies. The family would like to thank Drs. Tom Reeder and Nancy Heimonen and his employer Mutual of Omaha for their compassion during John's illness.
John was a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, The American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians, and the Royal Society of Medicine in the United Kingdom. He was also on the executive committee of the American Academy of Insurance Medicine. He had a keen interest in teaching and writing, had numerous publications, and presented regularly at conferences in the US and abroad.
John is survived by his wife of almost 40 years, Karen; daughter Meghan Ganschow, husband Scott and children Hazel and Sean, of West Burlington, Iowa; daughter Caitlin LoCascio-King, husband Jason and children Abram, Darius, Gabriel and Junia, of Scarborough; daughter Shannon LoCascio of Scarborough; sisters Donna Hellriegel and Joan Meaney and their families, all of New Jersey; and his faithful bichon sidekick, Kebo. His last days were also brightened by dear friends David and Donna Walter of Bangor, Maine, to whom the family is forever grateful.
John, also known as J Lo, was a hockey enthusiast and occasional penalty box judge for the Portland Pirates, cooking aficionado, fantasy league trouble maker, car maintenance guru, music lover, and reader of endlessly long history books. He enjoyed his second home in Caterham, England, and was able to travel all over Europe. He was also known for his trademark collared shirts, sweater vests and baseball hats. He was a proud father of his talented daughters and an equally proud Pops who loved Skyping with his grandchildren in Iowa and was a constant figure on the sidelines of his grandchildren's sporting events in Scarborough.
Visiting hours celebrating John's life will be held from 4:00 - 8:00p.m. on Wednesday, August 23, at the Conroy Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10AM on Thursday, August 24 at St. Maximilan Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Road, Scarborough. Burial will follow at Black Point Cemetery, Scarborough.
Donations may be made in John's memory to The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, P.O. Box 336, Westbrook, Maine 04098. These donations will be directed to the care of senior dogs.
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My sincere sympathy goes out to Dr. Locascio’s family. He was my doctor for a short time many years ago while he practiced in Lewiston.
The good doctor was such a compassionate and kind man.I will always remember him . I was so sorry to see him leave our community for other places.
God Bless and thank you for your care.
Sincerely,
Linda Neal, Wales,Me.
– Linda Higgins Neal
Dear Mrs LoCascio and girls,
Please know how incredibly heartbroken I am for your loss. Dr LoCascio was the best boss and mentor I’ve ever had. He gave me the push I needed to be the person I am today. He truly adored his family and no matter when we talked, there wasn’t a time he didn’t share a full rundown of the family including the newest grandchildren. He loved you all so very much, but you know that.
I will keep you all in my heart and prayers. I know he’s with the angels cooking something delicious.
With my whole heart, Joan Reidy.
– Joan Reidy
My deepest sympathies to Karen and family. I only knew John for a short time as I just started at Mutual in May. However, he was a valued mentor to the “new guy” and in a short time taught me a great deal about out mutual business. Sitting at dinner with John, Tom, and Shelly was a wonderful experience as I also got to see just how personable and funny he was. A brilliant flame gone out far too soon. I will miss you! Rest in peace my friend. All my best to Karen and family!
– Jon McAllister Cleveland Tennessee
– Jonathan McAllister
John was a great friend and colleague in the insurance industry, someone who was always willing to help when asked. He will be sorely missed in the medical director community. Beyond that he was a wonderful man with a great sense of humor. My wife Mary and I send our deepest condolences to Karen and all of the LoCascio family. Cliff and Mary Titcomb
– Cliff Titcomb
My sincerest condolences to Karen, Meghan, Caitlin, Shannon and families.
I remember John when both our families lived in England in the early 1990s. John, Karen and girls visited us from time to time, and we shared stories of the challenges of living in a “foreign” culture, particularly around laundry. I especially remember that Meghan was in Girl Guides with 2nd Dorking with my daughter, Penelope. They were all a close family.
We bought their Toyota Corolla when we came back from the UK before them, which went on to serve our family well for several years.
Our best wishes,
Tom and Deborah Coward
South Portland
– Tom Coward
John was a mentor to me starting back in 2001 when I was at UNUM. He remained in touch even after we both left UNUM. All of my kids remember him to this day. His kids were in sports with mine at Cheverus so I got to mingle a bit with him outside the professional world. What a great father, parent, physician and friend. I will forever remember his life guidance and words of wisdom. He has made a difference. I’m truly sorry for your loss. Rick Snyder, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany
– Rick Snyder
I initially met John at UNUM many years ago but kept in touch by Summer lunches long after our work relationship.
John was a scholar, gentleman, mentor, ethical and rightfully proud of his family .
His smile and lust for life will be missed.
Brian Brock
– Brian Brock
I worked with John at UNUM and he was such a good teacher of all things medical. He had a great sense of humor. I would often see him at Hannaford’s in Scarborough and we would catch up and share a laugh. He was so proud of his family, their shared activities and their many accomplishments. I am truly sorry he is gone too soon.
– Kaye McDevitt
I worked for the medical group at Mt. David Clinical Associates in Lewiston for many years. John was a compassionate doctor with a great sense of humor. So sorry that he has left this world so soon. My sympathies to Karen and the family.
– Pat Roy
My sincere condolences to John’s family and loved ones. I knew John primarily from insurance industry meetings and I learned a great deal from him. His enthusiasm and joyous demeanor will be sorely missed.
– Steven Rigatti
My condolences to John’s family. I knew John through the American Academy of Insurance Medicine, where he was a trusted voice of insight, experience, and professionalism…dosed with a wry humor. We will miss him!
– Paul Quartararo
Caitlin and entire family, from my family and staff we send our most sincere condolences and wishes for peace to all of you. Knowing Caitlin’s love of life and family I am sure this is a very difficult time on many levels. I can see that love of life and family in your Dad’s eyes. He accomplished great things in life and his family is his greatest of those. Know we are here caring and sending love.
– Salvatore Bonetti
The sympathies of the HC class of 1972 are with your family. Dick Witry ’72
– Dick Witry
We met John through our daughters playing hockey at Cheverus. He was at every game and every practice cheering Shannon on as she learned to play goalie. He supported the program and all of the girls tremendously and he was so proud of his daughter. We are deeply sorry that he is gone. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Alan and Bethany Paradis
– Alan and Bethany Paradis
John and I worked together on the AAIM membership committee for several years. Every meeting or phone call with John was the highlight of my week. He was a model of dedication, generosity and joy. His contribution to association and other physicians was remarkable and we will all miss him dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Paul Higgins M.D. and AAIM membership committee.
– Paul Higgins
i worked with Dr Lo many many years ago at UNUM
what a wonderful -always smiling – teacher he was.
my condolences to his family.
what a great guy. what a loss. i’m
so sorry
sincerely
Anne O’Brien
– Anne E O’Brien
My sincere condolences to all of you. I had the privilege of working with John for many years in the insurance industry. I will miss his knowledge, wisdom, sense of humor and that wonderful twinkle in his eye. He spoke often of his family. He was loved and will be missed by so many. Katie Brantner
– Katie Brantner
My sincere condolences to your family, as John was larger than life in many ways. I knew John professionally, but he made you feel like you were old friends even if you were meeting him for the first time or had not seen him in sometime. I always found him to be Generous with his time, and he always greeted you with a quick and warm smile. He will be missed. Bests regards, Dom Palleschi
– Domenic Palleschi
Best Wishes John from Dr Christopher Bolt
Lovely Man