Robert deCastro

Robert deCastro obituary, Rockaway, NJ

Robert deCastro

Robert deCastro Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Whitham-Kanapaux Funeral Home Inc on Jul. 26, 2024.

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Robert deCastro, age 88, died on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at St. Clare's Hospital in Denville, New Jersey.
Born in Orange, New Jersey to the late Robert and Malvine deCastro, he was a resident of Parsippany. He previously lived in Montville NJ for many years. He was the owner of West Orange Glass for 30 plus years.
Robert served in the Army during peacetime.
Robert had a rewarding career as an experienced expert Glazer. He enjoyed being a handyman after retirement.
Robert is survived by his sister, Malvine Cedola; and was the beloved brother of his late sisters: Mabel DeCastro, June Moretti, and Shirley Antonakos.
He is also survived by several nieces and nephews: Anthony Moretti, Lauren Centrella, Joann Bloomquist, Diane Costanzo, Brenda Aguilar, Bridget Gesualdo.
Visitation will held on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 from 10:00AM - 12:00PM at the Whitham-Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave, Rockaway, NJ 07866. A graveside service will immediately follow the visitation at Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery on Wednesday at 12:15PM.
Condolences may be sent to: RockawayFuneral.com
Memorial contributions may be directed to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital via (stjude.org).
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