Martial Artist and Roman Catholic Priest, Father Casicia passes away. By Eric Breuer Eric Breuer, Estero Fl. Arnold Risch (St. Petersburg Russia) Chuck Norris (Film Star), Oleg Risch (St. Petersburg Russia), Father Phillip Cascia On January 15th 2007 Roman Catholic Priest Fr. Phillip Cascia passed away after a long illness. Fr. Cascia held the UN-presented record of being the perish leader at St. Anthony's Church in Prospect Connecticut for over 25 years. He took a brief temporary position in Southington, Connecticut. He was recently transfered to OUR LADY OF MERCY church in Plainfield Connecticut. Where one of the first things he did to turn the failing church around was to institute a FREE youth martial art program. As most of you know Fr. Cascia was the founder of INTERSPORT USA an organization that promoted peace through sports. He had baseball, basket ball, wrestling, karate and other sports teams visit the U.S. as well as U.S. teams visit other countries. Such as China, Russia, Cuba, Vietnam, Uzbeckistan, Siberia and other countries all over the world. He was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts. Our UFAF KARATE team was the first karate team to visit Russia during communism. Before that historic visit, martial arts were banned in Russia. Fr. Cascia was an accomplished boxer, wrestler and martial artist, earning a 6th degree black belt in Tang Soo Do and a 2nd degree in Rossi Kuntao. Awarded by Kuntao Grand Master Joe Rossi himself. Fr. Cascia will be missed the world over. He funded orphanages in Brazil and Russia. He had so many projects working....This is only the tip of the iceberg. If you knew "PADRE' " ( as Danielle and I call him) You knew he was a tremendous force of GOOD WILL!!! Keep him in your PRAYERS!

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Ventura Silva: To Eric Breuer, Eric you are doing tremendous job, To let this people know who was PADRE Cascia, Dont forget to mention that we was working with him in the trip to Russia, To show this Russians all the best from U.F.A.F. They are very good students, And we make 2 trips to Uzbek, Moscow, St Petersburg Russia, Eric you are a great person and your work was never recognized by nobody in the federation,, Recieved all the best from all my black belts and Organization,,,Master Ventura Silva,

Eric Breuer: Hey Bro, Thanks for the support!!! You know Fr. Cascia was a GREAT GUY!!! I am here for you. I will always have YOUR back!! You know better than I.. about UFAF politics. You have been with Mr. Norris for 36+ years. But, this is ALL another story for another time. WBB did good in promoting Padre's story. I would be HONORED to tell more of "our" experiance's if anyone is interested. Padre' was quite the guy. His Favorite saying....."IT'S GREAT TO BE THE KING!" Thanks to Bob Wall during a hecktic time he put this notice on line. You complimented me highly tonight by saying: "you are kinda like the %@% *@(( guy I've heard about." Thanks to you Bob Wall! I too have your back. So count on me for anything you need.

Vin Orlando: To Grand Master Eric Breuer. You and I have been together in the Martial Arts for the last 23 years and have been through alot together. Your write-up on Padre was truly heart touching and I know from many years of personal experience that it came straight from your heart. Padre was a GREAT man, a GREAT Martial Artist and a true inspiration to anyone that has ever had the pleasure of meeting him. I will truly miss him. Thank you for giving everyone else an idea of what this world has lost, with Padre's passing. Eric, you are my Grand Master and you are my friend. I am truly blessed on both counts. Master Vincent A. Orlando

Eric Breuer: Thanks Vin... ...You know where I am coming from!!! I apprietiate your support and Friendship. Being a former cop... ...I want you to keep your head low and back to the wall!!! Its all about coming home to your family in one piece every night. Love Ya Bro!!

Michael Algarme, AI: Eternal rest grant unto him oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace. AMEN!

Eric Breuer: Hey Mike, THANKS for the well wishes for Padre'. I have an old IRISH Blessing that I think holds true. "MAY GOD FIND YOU HAVE PASSED 3 DAYS BEFORE THE DEVIL!!" THANKS FOR YOUR BLESSING!! Padre' was my Brother, Friend, Mentor and Student. I will miss him always as my Brother!!! eric