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Christian Castagna passed away on January 30, 2026. He was the beloved husband of the late Margaret Castagna and a devoted father to William Castagna.
Christian was a dear brother-in-law to Barbara Endo (Ronald) and a loving uncle to Nicholas Endo, Kelsey Endo, and Christopher Endo. He is also survived by his cousins Mirko Castagna, Lorena Castagna, and Ersildia Panza. Christian will be remembered for his devotion to family and the quiet strength with which he lived his life.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Timothy Church, 3001 Levick Street, Philadelphia, PA, followed by his Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment will take place at Our Lady of Grace Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Christian’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1818 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, the American Heart Association, 1617 JFK Blvd., Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA 19103: or to a charity of one’s choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
9708 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19114
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.

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