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Anthony Castellone Obituary
90, of North Providence, passed away Monday, April 15. He was the husband of Carmela (Patti) Castellone. They had been married 63 years.
Born in Providence, he was the only son of the late Antonio and Josephine (DePari) Castellone.
A graduate of LaSalle Academy, Anthony received a BS degree from Providence College in 1950. He worked for the General Foods Corporation as a chemist in Hoboken, NJ before serving as a U.S. Army Staff Sergeant (Intelligence) in the Korean War from 1951-1953. Staff Sergeant Castellone earned the United Nations Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal with 3 Bronze Stars and a Commendation Ribbon with Metal Pendant. In 1954, he joined his father's Mt. Pleasant Oil Company in Providence; which he ultimately owned and operated for 38 years until his retirement in 1994. He was a FAA flight instructor from 1966 to 1975 and Deputy Wing Commander of the RI Civil Air Patrol from 1970-1975. During retirement, Anthony was an instructor at the New England Institute of Technology from 1994 to 2009. During his life, he was an active member of the Italo-American Club of RI, Mt. Pleasant Lions Club, Knights of Columbus, Oil Heat Institute of RI and the Wallum Lake Rod & Gun Club. "Cas" was an avid fisherman, hunter, mushroomer, quahauger, gardener, model airplane maker, stamp collector, hockey coach and vintner.
Besides his wife, he leaves five children, Maria Wheeler of Tiverton, Ronald Castellone of North Providence, Anthony J. Castellone of PA, Paul Castellone of Lincoln, and Dr. Jo Ann Castellone-Bucari of CT; two sisters, Gloria and Angela Castellone, both of Johnston; and 11 grandchildren.
His funeral will be held Monday at 9:30 AM from The Butterfield Home, 500 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM in St. Anthony Church, Mineral Spring Ave., N. Providence. Burial with military honors will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visitation Sunday, 6-8 PM and Monday, 8:30-9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Anthony Castellone may be made to HopeHealth Hospice, 1085 N. Main St., Providence, RI 02904. Arrangements by A. TARRO & SONS Funeral Home.
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Lopez
April 23, 2019
My condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort help you through these difficult times of grief.
April 22, 2019
Gloria so sorry for your loss of your brother, Anthony. My deepest condolences and prayers to you and your family.
Valerie Williams
April 22, 2019
Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
Ruth Stellatella
April 21, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family as you celebrate the life of a very accomplished man.
Ruth Stellatella & Donald Wells
Vincent D'Adamo
April 20, 2019
My deepest sympathy with the passing of Anthony
Sal & Sally Martone
April 20, 2019
Dear Pat and Family, . It is our dearest wish that the angels embrace your Dad and guide him on his new journey. Please accept our sincere condolences. With admiration and love for your father, Sal and Sally Martone
Albert Mancini
April 19, 2019
Dear Pat and Castellone family, I am so sorry to hear about Tony's passing, he was a great guy, I will surely miss him, I had a lot of fun fishing and hunting with tony over the years. My deepest condolences.Albert Mancini
Elaine Cannao Tyree
April 18, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray our heavenly father embrace you and your family with his loving arms and give you the courage, strength, comfort and peace during this difficult time. ♥
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