Joseph Causin, a former resident of Great Neck, died of cancer on Nov. 27, 2000 in Baltimore at 88. A 1933 NYU graduate and outstanding athlete, he won medals in track and field. A CPA, he taught accounting at NYU and Rutgers University. He joined the USMC reserve in 1934 and during WWII performed cost accounting services for the Navy. Working for a CPA firm led to a career in professional sports accounting. In 1946 he worked with the Miami Sea Hawks, the forerunner of the Baltimore Colts. From 1949 to 1968 he worked for the NY Yankees, becoming secretary-treasurer. In 1971 he joined the Baltimore Colts. He retired in 1982 as vice president of finance. Predeceased by his loving wife Ruth and daughter Elizabeth, he is survived by daughter Ellen of Annapolis, MD; son Edward of Great Neck; brother Daniel of Phoenix, AZ; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A family graveside service was held at Riverside Cemetery in Saddlebrook, NJ. The family requests contributions be made to a charity of your choice in lieu of flowers.