Terry L. Cassidy, 64, Sparta Township Fire Department, died in the line of duty as a result of a medical event. Proud of his 11 years of combined service and commitment to the Sparta Township Fire Department, where he was affectionately known as “The Old G.O.A.T.” (Greatest of All Time), a nickname symbolized by a goat sticker on his helmet, Terry led a life full of service and devotion to others. His instinct to disregard himself and his own needs is a trait he exemplified throughout the entirety of his service-driven life. It is abundantly clear that Terry deeply valued his fire department friendships where he is sorely missed, as well as in the close-knit, small community. He was a Notre Dame and NASCAR fan, an avid golfer, and enjoyed fishing and plowing snow. Terry is greatly missed, yet honorably remembered by family and friends, especially his mother, brother, and four children – Michael, Austin, Jeremy, and Holly.
