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Dolores Casto Obituary
Dolores (Dee) Kay Uram Casto, 67, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, VA. She was born November 20, 1951, in Fairmont, WV to Steve Uram and Lillian Culi Uram. She was a 1969 graduate of Farmington High School in Farmington, WV. Dee married Lester M. (Mitch) Casto on October 3, 1970 at St. Peter Catholic Parish in Farmington, WV. She worked as an Instructional Assistant in the Hampton, VA school system for 19 years, being a loving grandmother figure to each of her pre-school and Kindergarten students. Dee truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures. Dee was one of God’s children that was a nurturing and giving individual. She started the “Blessing for Families” ministry at St. Rose of Lima and Korean Martyrs Catholic Parish in Hampton, VA where she was in charge of the Food Pantry and the Christmas and Easter Angel Tree. She has touched countless lives in the time our loving angel was with us. Dee is survived by her husband of 48 years, Mitch Casto; four children, Melody Casto Cerny and husband Dan; and their four children Joshua, Julianna, Alexandra, and Caroline; Lester M. Casto, II and his wife Cheryl; and their two children Lillian Rose and Lucas Mitchell; son Stephen Casto and partner Jonathan Westbrook; and son Thomas Casto.
The funeral service will be held on April 2, 2019 at 11:00 AM at St. Rose of Lima and Korean Martyrs Catholic Church in Hampton, VA with a visitation from 9-11:30 AM. Interment will be at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk, VA at 11AM on Wednesday April 3, 2019. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Dee's memory to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation.
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for Dolores Casto
Ron & Marie Bishop
April 17, 2019
Dear Mitch and family,
I was sorry to hear about Dee. Marie and I send our thoughts and prayers. May God watch over you in this time of sorrow.
With our deepest sympathy,
Ron and Marie Bishop
Marie Van Raam
April 9, 2019
Dear Mitch and Family,
I was out of town this past week so I was unable to attend the funeral. I want everyone to know that Dee Casto was one of my best friends. We became friends while working as Instructional Assistants at Forrest Elementary School. Dee was a wonderful person and the most caring person. Not only did she raise her children to be th e best that they could be, she also had several foster children while raising her young family. Dee was a devout Catholic and did a lot of volunteer work at her church. She would tell me about her involvement in World Vision. She showed me pictures of the child that she was trying to help by pledging a monthly donation. She would fill that envelope with little gifts every holiday and send it to that child. She wanted to help a refugee child get ready for school, but unbeknownst to her she ended up helping the single mother and her two children. She had to show the mother how to clean her apartment. She went to different meetings at the school these children attended and made sure that they were getting the help they needed. She loved her family and was a very proud parent. She loved all six of her grandchildren and loved spending time with them. I loved receiving her Christmas Card every year. It was a picture of her and Mitch and all the grandchildren. One of her favorite things to do was making cookies. I remember she always brought cookies to work and would put them in the teacher's lounge. She made over a hundred cookies for my daughters wedding. I will miss you a lot, my dear friend!!!
Cindy and Paul Devlin
April 7, 2019
With our deepest and heartfelt sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Casto family. Dee had a beautiful smile and an angels heart. May you find comfort and peace in the Lord .
Jason Eder
April 5, 2019
I am so sorry to hear about her passing. I didn't find out until tonight. She was always so nice and happy every time I saw at home or the store. I will be praying for everyone in this family.
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RICHARD HENDREN
April 3, 2019
Dear Mitch and Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Dee's death. Annie and I offer our prayers and deepest condolences.
Yours Aye,
Rich
Cynthia Piercy
April 2, 2019
Dee was a very sweet lady. I worked with her in HCS a long time ago and she was always, always a gentle, kind person. She will be missed. Deepest sympathy to her dear family.
Stephanie Billings
April 2, 2019
Thoughts and prayers of peace to the entire family.
Linda Pethtel
April 1, 2019
One of my wonderful old friends from No. 9. A good person I will always remember. Prayers for the family.
March 31, 2019
The Castro family have my deepest sympathy. May you find comfort in knowing God cares for you and will help during this time of grief and sorrow ( 1 Peter 5:6,7).
March 31, 2019
I am sorry for your loss. It is always hard to lose a loved one in death. Our heavenly Father is very aware and understands the pain you feel. He will give you comfort. (Psalms 86:6,7) Your family has my deepest sympathy.
Robert Oliver
March 31, 2019
Dear Melody, (Melodia) and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences. I remember our years at Bethel and the JCL very fondly.
Sincerely, et Requiescat in Pace, tua mater amata
Pamela Neilson
March 30, 2019
I had the pleasure of working with Dolores at Forrest Elementary. As the teacher librarian I always appreciated her help when her students were in the library. She frequently brought her wonderful baked goods to Forrest to share with her coworkers. I enjoyed sharing stories about our grandchildren with her. Dolores was a wonderful and caring person and I treasured our long friendship. I pray that your loving memories of her will give you comfort in your sorrow.
Michelle Hays
March 30, 2019
Melody, Dan and Family,
We are truly sorry to learn of the loss of your mom. There really aren't any words to offer you any kind of peace at this time. However, please know that you and your family our in our thoughts and prayers and we are here if you need us.
The Hays Family
Gary, Michelle, and Cassidy
Amy Blount
March 30, 2019
Dear Melody and Dan and family. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother Melody. Your family and mother are in my prayers. Amy Blount
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