John Castaldi Obituary
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November 6, 1923 – March 20, 2024
Fort Myers, Florida
Formerly of Central Valley, New York
John J. Castaldi passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in Fort Myers FL. He was 100 years old.
Son of the late Alfonso Castaldi & Letteria Romano Castaldi, John was born on November 6, 1923, in Manhattan, NY. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II. He was a former longtime resident of Central Valley, NY. He worked for the NYS Department of Labor, rising to Assistant Superintendent for the Hudson Valley District. He was a former member of the Town of Woodbury Planning Board.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughter: Susan Castaldi Bundschu (Randy), his sons: Thomas E. Castaldi and Robert W. Castaldi Sr.; granddaughter Julie A. Partington (Joe), four more grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife of 69 years, Eleanor Haug Castaldi, and son, James M. Castaldi.
Visitation will be on Friday, April 5, 2024, from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Home, 515 Route 32, Highland Mills, NY. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Patrick's Church, 26 Hunter St., Highland Mills, NY. Interment will follow at Cemetery of the Highlands in Highland Mills, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in memory of John and Eleanor Castaldi, or a favorite charity of choice.
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