Obituary for Christopher William Cawsey
Christopher William Cawsey, 25, of Greenwich, CT, died of natural causes on June 6 th , 2020.
He was born to parents, William Cawsey and Margaret (Olszewska) Cawsey, on March 15 th ,
1995 in Brooklyn, NY, where he spent the first 4 years of his life before moving to
Greenwich, CT. Chris was a graduate of Greenwich High School and studied at the
University of Tampa where he majored in Cybersecurity and minored in Business
Management.
Chris was a loving son, younger brother, and friend. He was a young man of insight,
sensitivity, calm and had a witty and sarcastic sense of humor. He was an avid Eagles fan
and loved to attend Yankee games, especially with his father when growing up. He was
particular in his preferences for all things, none more so than his highly attuned and
specific palette for buffalo wings. Most recently, he had grown to love the outdoors, namely
the mountains of Colorado.
Chris was heavily involved and versatile in his athletic participation having played hockey,
soccer, basketball, football, swimming, and baseball, in which he particularly excelled.
Below is a listing of his athletic involvement:
Glenville Mavericks Football
Greenwich Basketball Association
Baseball:
o Cal Ripken Youth Baseball: 2006 Champion
o Junior Babe Ruth Baseball: 2009 Champion
o Senior Babe Ruth Baseball: 2012-2013 Champion
His coached characterized him as a model teammate and player who was instrumental in
their championships.
He was a young man just beginning to come into his own as he explored the possibilities of
his expanding interests, growing passions, and newly realized talents. In 25 years of full life,
his character, presence, and love leave an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew and
loved him.
Surviving him are his parents, William and Margaret Cawsey, his older sister, Nicole
Cawsey, James Barney, and extended family.
There will be a wake on Sunday, June 14 th at Castiglione Funeral Home from 4pm to 8pm.
The funeral service will take place on Monday, June 15 th at 10am in St. Mary’s Church
followed by a procession through town ending at St. Mary’s Cemetery, located at 399 North
St., Greenwich, CT.
He was born to parents, William Cawsey and Margaret (Olszewska) Cawsey, on March 15 th ,
1995 in Brooklyn, NY, where he spent the first 4 years of his life before moving to
Greenwich, CT. Chris was a graduate of Greenwich High School and studied at the
University of Tampa where he majored in Cybersecurity and minored in Business
Management.
Chris was a loving son, younger brother, and friend. He was a young man of insight,
sensitivity, calm and had a witty and sarcastic sense of humor. He was an avid Eagles fan
and loved to attend Yankee games, especially with his father when growing up. He was
particular in his preferences for all things, none more so than his highly attuned and
specific palette for buffalo wings. Most recently, he had grown to love the outdoors, namely
the mountains of Colorado.
Chris was heavily involved and versatile in his athletic participation having played hockey,
soccer, basketball, football, swimming, and baseball, in which he particularly excelled.
Below is a listing of his athletic involvement:
Glenville Mavericks Football
Greenwich Basketball Association
Baseball:
o Cal Ripken Youth Baseball: 2006 Champion
o Junior Babe Ruth Baseball: 2009 Champion
o Senior Babe Ruth Baseball: 2012-2013 Champion
His coached characterized him as a model teammate and player who was instrumental in
their championships.
He was a young man just beginning to come into his own as he explored the possibilities of
his expanding interests, growing passions, and newly realized talents. In 25 years of full life,
his character, presence, and love leave an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew and
loved him.
Surviving him are his parents, William and Margaret Cawsey, his older sister, Nicole
Cawsey, James Barney, and extended family.
There will be a wake on Sunday, June 14 th at Castiglione Funeral Home from 4pm to 8pm.
The funeral service will take place on Monday, June 15 th at 10am in St. Mary’s Church
followed by a procession through town ending at St. Mary’s Cemetery, located at 399 North
St., Greenwich, CT.