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Charles Casturo Obituary

Charles "Chas" Emory Casturo, 81, of McKeesport, passed away Friday, Oct. 23, 2020. He was born May 24, 1939, in Boston, and was the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Barno) Casturo. He was a member of Dormition of the Holy Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Church and McKeesport Presbyterian Church. He was also a member of F&AM Duquesne McKeesport Lodge, and was a member and past president of the McKeesport Lions Club. Chas was a retired entrepreneur who started many businesses over the years, including multiple service stations, Casturo Trucking and Salvage, and Tri-C-Co. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Gail Ann (Crawford) Casturo; sons, Charles C. (Tina) Casturo, of Elizabeth Township, Scott (Karen) Casturo, of North Canton, Ohio, and Robert (Tracy) Casturo, of Forward Township; brother, Donald J. (Judy) Casturo, of Pittsburgh; sister, Marlene (Herb) Campbell, of Sherman, Texas; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and nephews, Don (Tiffany) Casturo and Chris (Heather) Casturo. He was preceded in death by his brother, Kevin Casturo. Friends are welcome from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, at the GILBERT FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 6028 Smithfield St., Boston, Elizabeth Township, 412-751-5000, Drew J. Gilbert, director. Service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 1 p.m. Monday. Interment will follow at West Newton Cemetery. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.

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Published by Tribune Review on Oct. 25, 2020.

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Shelley Haught

October 18, 2023

We remember the kindness, love and humor of Chas. Thinking of our loved ones on this day of remembrance. God is with you. Love and peace, Shelley and Rex

Michael Tell

October 26, 2020

My friendship with Chas started in the 1970’s . Chas and I enjoyed a mutually beneficial business relationship, but more importantly we enjoyed each other’s company at many Civic Light Opera Shows as well as evenings out on the town. Chas was a gentleman in every sense of the word. His memory will be cherished by all of us who were fortunate to know him! My condolences to the Casturo Family.

Howard Finney

October 26, 2020

I remember back in the 50's when I worked as a teenager at Chas's father's Esso station on Walnut Street. Many times when I was working by myself, Chas would be dropped of to help me. I have great memories of Chas's parents and family. Howard Finney

Tony Spagnoletti

October 26, 2020

May your faith and the love of family & friends lift you through your loss.

Tony Spagnoletti

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Cynthia Martin

October 25, 2020

Our loved ones never truly leave us... they live on in the kindness they showed, the comfort they shared, and the love they brought into our lives.

Michael Newman Jr

October 25, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. A good friend and a great man.

Cathy Burchell

October 24, 2020

Deepest sympathy to the family.

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