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Donna Castano Obituary

Donna Castano

Donna Castano passed away peacefully after a nine month battle with cancer on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012 at Ocean Medical Center in Brick. She was an avid animal lover who opened her heart and home to several cats and dogs in need.

Donna was predeceased by her dad, James and brother, Jimmy (Watson). She is survived by her loving son, Joseph and mom, Dorothy Watson. She will be sorely missed by her nieces, Siobhan and Hannah and her many cousins and friends. She was born in Mineola, NY and has been a Jersey resident since 1972.

Memorial gathering will be held in Donna's honor on December 29th starting at noon through 4pm at the Carmona-Bolen Home For Funerals located at 412 Main Street, Toms River, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Foundation in Donna's name.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Asbury Park Press on Dec. 27, 2012.

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Patricia O'Brien

January 3, 2013

My prayers are with Donna and her family, she will be missed greatly.

Patricia Maguire

December 26, 2012

There are no words to express the hole this has left in my heart. My condolences to Joe, Dorothy & Bob.
Sincerely,Patti Maguire

yarixa rivera

December 22, 2012

I give my deepest condolences to her family and loved ones.

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