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Kay Castagna Obituary

Castagna, Kay Lee (Nee Howe ) Sunday, January 18, 2015, age 74. Beloved wife of Mike "Papa" for 52 years. Loving mother of Michael Castagna and Katie (Richard) Neumann . Proud grandma of Mitchell and Amber Castagna. Sister of the late Fred (Judy) Howe Jr. Sister-in-law of Janet (Dave) Kessler and Sheryl (Lance) Anastasio. Further survived by other relatives and many dear friends. Preceded in death by her parents Fred and Kathereyn Howe. Memorial Gathering at WISCONSIN MEMORIAL PARK - Chapel of the Chimes, 13235 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield, on Friday, January 30 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, with a time of Remembrances at 12:30 PM. The family will continue to celebrate Kay at FRACARO'S LANES, 1430 White Rock Ave, Waukesha from 2:00 - 5:00 PM. Kay had two passions: May Kay Cosmetics and bowling. Kay proudly achieved Executive Sales Director with Mary Kay and was elected into the Waukesha Bowling Association Hall of Fame.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jan. 25, 2015.

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Pat Peck

May 4, 2016

Dear Mike and family, I am so sorry to hear about Kay\'s passing. It\'s been a long time since I lived next door to you and Kay. I will always remember you both as a real fun part of my living on Briar Ridge Drive. Much love and sympathy to you and your family.
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Pat Peck

May 4, 2016

Dear Mike and family, I am so Dear Mike and family, I am so sorry to hear about Kay\'s passing. It\'s been a long time since I lived next door to you and Kay. I will always remember you both as a real fun part of my living on Briar Ridge Drive. Much love and sympathy to you and your family.
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Mel and Phyllis Pinsker

January 24, 2015

We will miss Kay Lee for her laughter and her love. She shared both with all of us. We are grateful to have had her in our lives. She made a big difference to so many people. She will stay with us forever.

Mary Beth [Shiveler] Yuhas

January 28, 2015

Memories from Randall grade school- Waukesha high school seem like long ago but you won't be forgotten.

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30

Memorial Gathering

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

WISCONSIN MEMORIAL PARK - Chapel of the Chimes

13235 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield, WI

Jan

30

Memorial service

12:30 p.m.

WISCONSIN MEMORIAL PARK - Chapel of the Chimes

13235 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield, WI

Jan

30

Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

FRACARO'S LANES

1430 White Rock Ave, Waukesha, WI

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18700 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield, WI 53045

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