Photo courtesy of James B. Gaffney Funeral Home
Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania
Aug 3, 1942 – Feb 3, 2022 (Age 79)
John S. Casagrande, 79, of Delabole, PA passed away Thursday, February 3rd, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, Allentown.
John was born in Delabole, PA on August 3, 1942, a son of the late John C. and Julia E. (Sartor) Casagrande.
He was the husband of Lucille J. (Liiro) Casagrande. They celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary last June. John graduated from Pen Argyl High School in 1960. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War as a Wheel Vehicle Mechanic and was awarded medals for Sharpshooter Rifle M-14 and Vietnam Service Medal. John was employed as a Cutter and Spreader at A&H Sportswear, until retiring in 2009. He was also employed at Scotty's Fashions in Pen Argyl.
John enjoyed coaching Little League Baseball for the Green and White Youth Assoc. in Pen Argyl. He also enjoyed watching Pen Argyl High School football and was an avid New York Yankees and Chicago Bears fan.
He was a member of Family Life Community Church in Bangor, PA.
In addition to his wife, Lucille, John is survived by a daughter, Danielle Casagrande, a son, John L. Casagrande, husband of Kathleen, two sisters, Sonia Mulitsch and Mary Hawk, 3 grandchildren, Alexandria Piazza wife of Justin Minervini. Kaley Margaret Casagrande and John James Casagrande, 1 great-granddaughter Lillian Castner, and many nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by three brothers Angelo DaRe, Louis P. Casagrande, and Lido M. Casagrande, Sr., and one sister Gloria Correll.
A Memorial Services will be held at 12 PM on Saturday, February 19th at Family Life Community Church, 1115 Richmond Road, Bangor, PA. Family and friends are invited to call from 11 AM till 12 PM on Saturday, February 19th at the church. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to James B. Gaffney Funeral Home, Pen Argyl, PA. Online condolences may be offered at gaffneyparsons.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306.
Read MoreDanielle, My condolences on the passing of your Father. Sending thoughts and prayers your way.
Mike Bontempo
October 16, 2022 | Port Orange, FL | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful person.
You touched our lives when we would see you at church. Our girls thought you were so nice. Loved your big gentle hugs filled with love. Rest In Peace Friend !!
Joyce Mullikin
February 23, 2022 | Bangor, PA | Friend
Lucille and family so sorry loss your husband passing R.I.P.
Maria ciminata
February 20, 2022
Our condolences, peace & love to Lucille, Danielle, John, & they're families during this sorrowful time. John was extended family through our son Justin, married to his granddaughter Alexandria. We didn't know John well, but having the pleasure of spending time with him & the family, n great conversation on Christmas was enough to tell us he was a wonderful man. Was looking forward to spending more time together. Rest in peace, my friend! ♥
Thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Val & Nick Minervini
February 19, 2022 | Stroudsburg, PA | Family
Dan Danielle, my heartfelt sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your father. My prayers are with you
Maryann Wujkiw
February 18, 2022 | Friend
So sorry for your loss. It was a pleasure to have known him!
Lee Fulin
February 18, 2022 | Pen Argyl, PA | Friend
Lucille, my deepest sympathy on the loss of John. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Maria (Ponist) Amerman
February 17, 2022 | Friend
Dear Lucille, DeeDee & JohnJohn: Sending Deepest Sympathy on your loss of John. In warm remembrance of him, we extend Heartfelt Condolences to all.
Mike & Theresa Macy
February 17, 2022
Lucille Our most heartfelt sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time
Bruce and Phyllis Gruppo Snyder
February 17, 2022 | Friend
