Peter Joseph Policastro Jr.
Peter Joseph Policastro Jr.
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HIGH POINT — Mr. Peter Joseph Policastro, Jr., 81, of High Point, died Friday, June 10, 2011 at Shannon Gray Rehabilitation Facility.
Peter was born October 30, 1929, in Hudson, Co. NJ, a son of the late Peter and Mary Bowers Policastro. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Margot Policastro, a son, Peter Joseph Policastro, III, and a sister Mary Policastro.
Mr. Policastro moved from Long Island, NY, fifteen years ago, were he was associated with the Moose Lodge and the Elks Lodge. He was employed with Amity Dairy-Westchester Farms, Teamsters, Local 584, NY, for 24 years before having to retire due to his health. Peter was a US Army Air Force Veteran. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, and ballroom dancing with his wife. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather.
Peter is survived by two sons, Anthony Policastro and wife Leslie of Surfside Beach, SC and Paul Palicastro, Sr. and Cindy Teetor of High Point; a daughter, Laura Nemeth and husband Mark of High Point; one sister, Joan Frontera of Clifton Park, NY; fourteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held 4 p.m., Sunday, June 12 in the Chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point with Rev. Ken Fuehler officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday, following the service.
A live webcast may be viewed on Mr. Policastro's memorial page at www.cumbyfuneral.com and online condolences may be submitted there as well.
Arrangements by Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point.
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Dawn Burghardt
June 13, 2011
Laura, Kyle and families, My heart goes out to all of you. I am sorry to hear your dad/grandfather passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you.
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Mike Van Ormer
June 12, 2011
Paul and Laura, So sorry to read about you dads passing. I always loved to see your dad coming in to the store. He always had i big smile and i felt like i was up north again. You and your families are in my prayers Mike Van Ormer
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