William Castner Sr.

FUNERAL HOME

Porto Funeral Homes - East Haven

234 Foxon Road

New Haven, Connecticut

William Castner Obituary

CASTNER, William Sr. William Castner Sr., 81, husband of Lorna Taylor Castner of Branford died Thursday, (March 23, 2006). Father of Peggy (Joseph) Romano of Toms River, NJ, Peppy Castner Hatch of Bayville, NJ, and Billy (Debra) Castner of Lacey Township, NJ. Grandfather of Rollie and Angeline Hatch, Kimberly and Jeffrey Castner and Justin Romano. Brother of the late Harry Castner, Carrie and Arthur Wilmot. He was predeceased by his first wife Margaret Cappuccino Castner. Bill was an iron worker with Union Local 405 of Philadelphia. He also worked for the former G & H Steel Co. and currently was the owner of Jeannie Erectors, Inc. the past 23 years. He was a World War II Army veteran. Friends may call at the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte 80) East Haven, TODAY from 3-7 p.m. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society. Calling hours will also be held at the Mastapeter Funeral Home, 270 Atlantic City Blvd., Bayville, NJ on Tuesday from 6-9 p.m. Services will be held at the funeral home Wednesday at 11 a.m. Entombment will follow in Ocean City Memorial Park, Toms River, NJ.

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Published by Hartford Courant from Mar. 25 to Mar. 26, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for William Castner

7 Entries

Anthony Corbi

March 21, 2019

I can't believe it's been 13 years. I still repeat the stories he told about my family and my father. He may be gone but definitely not forgotten!

TRISHA CASTNER

November 20, 2006

UNCLE BILL
I REALLY DID NOT KNOW YOU,BUT I AM SORRY THAT YOUR GONE.
I MET YOU ONE TIME WHEN YOUR BROTHER HARRY PASSED AWAY,HE WAS MY GRANDFATHER.I REMEMBER THAT I WANTED TO COME TALK TO YOU BUT I WAS AFRAID TO UNTIL MY DAD(HARRY)TOLD ME THAT YOU WOULDN'T BITE ME IF I CAME OVER TO YOU.I FINALLY WORKED ENOUGH NERVE UP TO COME OVER TO YOU,AND THE FIRST THING I SAID TO YOU WAS YOU REALLY LOOK LIKE MY POP.IT WAS WEIRD TO KNOW THAT WE JUST LAID MY POP TO REST BUT TO SEE A MAN THAT LOOKED SO MUCH LIKE HIM JUST BLEW MY MIND!!
I DID NOT KNOW YOU AND I AM SORRY THAT WE COULD NOT GET A CHANCE TO KNOW EACH OTHER,IF YOU ARE ANYTHING LIKE YOUR BROTHER HARRY THEN I KNOW YOU WERE A GREAT MAN AND YOUR FAMILY WILL NEVER FORGET YOU!!!REST IN PEACE UNCLE BILL
I REALLY HOPE THAT YOU AND YOUR TWO BROTHERS AND YOUR SISTER ARE TOGETHER NOW WITH YOUR MOM. I HOPE THAT YOU ARE ALL HAPPY TOGETHER...

TRISH

Kathy & Lou (Capcino) Altmire

April 1, 2006

Our deepest sympathies to our Castner cousins. We're sorry that we could not attend the services but want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Always remember Uncle Bill and his big blue boat and night crabbing. Wonderful childhood memories.

Love Lou & Kathy

mike blackburn

March 30, 2006

One of the nicest men I have ever had the pleasure to know, a gentleman. Great humor and compassion. God bless you Bill Jr and family.

With warmest personal regards,

Mike Blackurn

Ironworkers Local 15

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Betty Finnegan

March 27, 2006

Deepest regrets. Always remember Uncle Bill for his great smiles& his sense of humor. Chuck & Betty

Anthony Corbi

March 26, 2006

With sincere sympathy to the Castner family. He was a great man, with wonderful stories about my family, and will be deeply missed. His memory will live on forever. Godspeed Wonderful William.

RENE DUMAS

March 25, 2006

Sincere sympathy to the family of Bill.

Rene Dumas Ironworker Lu#15 Retierd

I worked for Jeannie Many years.

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