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John Casteen Obituary

John T. Casteen Jr. John T. Casteen Jr., 88, of Chesapeake, died on Thursday, November 11, 2010, in Chesapeake, following a long illness.

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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Published by Daily Progress from Nov. 20 to Nov. 21, 2010.

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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.

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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