Dinah Marie Castaneda

Dinah Marie Castaneda obituary, Garfield, NJ

Dinah Marie Castaneda

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300 Main St., Lodi, NJ 07644

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St. Joseph R.C. Church

40 Spring St., Lodi, NJ 07644

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Dinah Castaneda Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by DiChiara Funeral Home - Lodi on Mar. 27, 2026.
With deep sorrow we announce the passing of Dinah Marie Castaneda, 61, of Garfield, formerly Hackensack, on March 25, 2026. Born in Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija PH to Carmelita and Bienvenido Castaneda. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from St. Louis University in Baguio City, Philippines. Dinah was an Assistant Branch Manager at Provident Bank in Oradell and a parishioner of St. Joseph R.C. Church in Lodi.

Beloved mother of Keziah Castaneda and her partner Roland Gamez. Loving grandmother of Rafael and Raya. Dear sister of May Ilagan. Adored aunt of Kim Bleken, Maica Atayan, and Bien Ilagan. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral on Wednesday April 1, 2026, 8:30 am at Di Chiara Funeral Home, 300 Main St., Lodi then to St. Joseph R.C. Church for a 9:30 am Funeral Mass. Private cremation to follow. Visitation Tuesday March 31, 2026, 4:00-8:00 pm.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

31

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Di Chiara Funeral Home

300 Main St., Lodi, NJ 07644

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Apr

1

Funeral Mass

9:30 a.m.

St. Joseph R.C. Church

40 Spring St., Lodi, NJ 07644

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Services provided by

DiChiara Funeral Home - Lodi

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.