Samuel R. Kasick Esq.

Samuel R. Kasick, Esq., 71, of Upper Saucon Twp., passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2022. Sam was born on July 28, 1951, in Allentown. Sam was the beloved son of the late Samuel and Pauline (Chernasky) Kasick. Sam graduated with distinction from Penn State, continuing on to earn his law degree from Villanova University School of Law. On August 6, 1977, Sam married the love of his life Marjorie Grass. Marj and Sam built a wonderful life in Coopersburg full of love and happiness. Up until very recently, Sam practiced family, real estate and business law in Pa. Sam began his career path as a judge’s clerk in 1976. He then moved into criminal law serving as a public defender. Initially, forming a partnership with Ed Eidleman and Frank Madey. Later, establishing Kasick and Madey. In 1999, the firm continued on as Kasick Law Offices. Touching so many families with his kindness, goodness, and gracious heart. Sam was the most caring man and that level of care and professionalism extended far beyond any courthouse and to anyone he came into contact with, no matter which side of the courtroom. Throughout Sam’s life he was an avid sports enthusiast. You would often find Sam attending home football games rooting for his cherished Nittany Lions while nurturing his lifelong friendships. Sam watched, attended, and participated in a wide array of recreational and professional sports, including a stint with the “legal eagles”. Sam served on the Lehigh County Bar Association board of directors from 1989 through 1998. Sam was an expert in his field. He could be defined as an advocate to his clients, serving with a tender heart and an undivided, even aggressive loyalty to them. Survivors: Wife, Son: Matthew Kasick and his wife Lisa of (Center Vallley), Grandchildren: Liam and Mila, Sister: Nadia P. wife of Gary T. Saba of Allentown. Sisters in law Jo Ann (Dennie) Palmer, Kay Pola, and proceeded in death by Patricia Albert (all of South Bend, IN). Sam also has several surviving nieces and nephews whom he adored. Sam had a large extended family, including aunts, uncles, and cousins, along with a wide circle of close friends who were more like family. Sam will be so deeply and dearly missed by so many. A viewing will be held on Tuesday January 3, 2023, from 4 P.M. to 7 P.M. in the J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home 16th and Hamilton Sts. Allentown, with a service to follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to: Autism Speaks at autismspeaks.org.