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John Casteen Obituary
A native of Cradock, now part of Portsmouth, Virginia, he was a retired employee of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth. He served last as Submarine Repair Production Manager. He also served in the United States Navy during World War II.
Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Irene Anderson Casteen; sons, John T. Casteen III of Charlottesville and Timothy E. Casteen and Dennis P. Casteen of Chesapeake, and their wives; as well as his twin sister, Doris McClenney of McGaheysville, Virginia; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Burial was private.
A memorial service is set for 3 p.m. Sunday, November 28, 2010, at The Alliance Church in Portsmouth.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Bravitt Manley
November 26, 2010
Mr. Casteen,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your father.
Bravitt Manley
James Harris
November 20, 2010
Thank you Sir for your service to our Country.
wahoo nation
November 20, 2010
pres.casteen we the wahoo nation send our deeply sympathy may god bless you... WAHOOWA
Ann & Terri Corcoran
November 20, 2010
President Casteen, We are saddened to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Moses Woode
November 20, 2010
Dear President Casteen,
I am deeply saddened to learned about the passing away of your father. May God comfort and strengthen you and the rest of the family during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy and condolences,
Moses Woode
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