Name: Memorial Gathering for Nicholas A. Castrataro
Start: 2019-09-12T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-09-12T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Yorktown Funeral Home - Shrub Oak

Nicholas A. Castrataro

Yorktown Heights - Nicholas A. Castrataro of Yorktown Heights, NY passed away on September 9, 2019. He was born on October 5, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY to Dominic and Anita Castrataro. Nicholas served Honorably for the United States Army as Sergeant during the Korean War. Nicholas was a science teacher at the Highlands Middle School and Assistant Principal in White Plains. He then became Principal of the Westlake Middle School in Mount Pleasant. After retiring Nicholas went on to become a Professor of Health and Science at Hofstra University for 20 years. He held advanced degrees from Brooklyn College and Fairfield University. He is survived by his devoted wife Barbara and four loving children: Maria (Curt) Mills, Elizabeth (Giulio) Capua, AnnMarie (Scott) Hubbard, and James (Amber) Castrataro, and 7 cherished grandchildren: Christopher, John, Cole, Alec, Peter, Hannah and Ava. He is also survived by his brother Anthony and his brother in law William Cassidy. He is predeceased by his sister in law Joan Cassidy. Family and friends will honor the life of Nicholas on Thursday from 4 to 7pm at Yorktown Funeral Home. A mass of Christian burial will take place on Friday at 10am at St. Patrick's Church in Yorktown Heights. Interment will follow at St. Francis Cemetery in New Milfred CT. Friends who wish may contribute to any Veteran's organization.

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Published by The Journal News on Sep. 11, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Nicholas Castrataro

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17 Entries

Janet Handy

September 5, 2025

Barbara and family sending enduring love and condolences.

Jeanne W.

August 9, 2024

Condolences to the family.
Professor Nick was like a ray of sunshine.
Professor Nick's warm, pleasant, and funny demeanor made those long evening/night classes at Hoftra University Health Science Master's Program go by so quickly.

Michael Ludwig

September 5, 2021

Think of Nick often. His laugh, good humor, and willingness to help are missed

Christopher Ajemian

July 3, 2020

Coach Castataro changed my life. Even today I remember his wise words. A Great Coach undiscovered. Could have gone far as a Pro Coach if he wanted for the Sport of Soccer. 1964-66 Student a Soccer participant

William Morris

September 12, 2019

My condolences to you, Barbara, in the loss of your husband. Requiem in pace!

Bill Morris
St. Patrick's School, Yorktown
Class of 1988

Janet Handy

September 12, 2019

Dear Friends,
Sending love and caring at this time to all of you.
There are no words that can express my sympathy to all of you.
Thank you for including me in family events over the years.
Nick was a wonderful person, husband, father, brother and grandfather. I know that the celebration of his life will honor him and his love for all of you.
With love and caring, Janet

Joyce Gardner

September 12, 2019

I am very sorry for the loss of your husband. I knew you many years ago when we sang together briefly. My prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Joyce Gardner
Member of AGO

Rob Astorino

September 12, 2019

I'm so sad to hear about Mr. Castrataro's passing. "Mr. C" was a great principal at Westlake Middle School and would scare me with his yelling yet make me laugh with his sense of humor. He truly loved every student and made sure we did our best. Rest in peace, Mr. C.

Ernie Della Vecchia

September 12, 2019

Mr. C was a great man who lead with booming voice but a loving heart! He was my principal at Westlake MS from 1984-1986. He will be missed. RIP

September 12, 2019

Sorry for your loss. Mr. C was my principal from the class of 93. He was a great man. I learned a lot from him.

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Cristina Cappa

September 11, 2019

I have very fond memories of "Mr. C." as we called him at Post Road School where he first started to teach. Years later he taught at my children's school at Westlake. He was a wonderful teacher and a great man.

Steve Raneri

September 11, 2019

Always had a great time doing the morning weather announcements at Westlake Middle School. My deepest sympathy.

KAREN CAMPANILE

September 11, 2019

So sorry for your loss ... may he RIP! We have so many fond memories of Mr. C at WMS with my kids and the PTA...he was a true inspiration to all of the students, teachers and parents at WMS!

Nick at Hofstra

Michael Ludwig

September 11, 2019

I am sorry for your loss Barbara. Nick will be missed . He was dearly loved by students and his colleagues alike here at Hofstra. A great man.

Douglas Ramsay

September 11, 2019

Mr. Castrataro was my science teacher in 1964 and 1965 at Highlands Junior High School. He is one of the three or four teachers who many decades later still make me smile when I think of them. Although I didn't like it when he yelled at me (which was often), I admired him and he made me want to do better at my studies. May he rest in peace.

Gina Maney

September 10, 2019

I am so sorry (& I will add, shocked) by your loss. As you well know, Nick was one of a kind: full of life, love, energy, caring, & compassion. My best teaching years were when Nick was the principal...he will always live on in my memories. Christmas will not be the same without his newsy card always being the first one of the season.
I am remembering all of you in my prayers.

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