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Ralph Castagna Obituary

Mr. Ralph T. Castagna, 77 years, died suddenly on January 26th at his home in FL. He was the loving husband of Laura G. (Recupero) Castagna. Born and raised in South Boston, he was the son of the late Ralph and Palmina Castagna. He had retired as V. P. of Castagna Construction Co. and enjoyed wintering at his home in Juno Beach, FL. He moved from South Boston to Saugus in 1972. In addition to his wife, Mr. Castagna leaves one son, Ralph Castagna of Newburyport; two daughters, Laurene Polignone and her husband Stephen of Georgetown, Cheryl Rogers and her husband Mark of Mashpee; six grandchildren, Tara, Ashley and Ericca Castagna, Michael Polignone, Mark Thomas Rogers and Lauren Rogers. The funeral was from the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., SAUGUS on Monday, February 4th at 9:30 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Summer St., Saugus at 10:30 a.m. Visiting hours were on Sunday 12-4 p.m. Entombment was at Holy Cross Mausoleum. For condolences www.BisbeePorcella.com.

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Published by The Saugus Advertiser from Feb. 1 to Feb. 8, 2013.

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February 25, 2013

Very sorry for your loss.

Antonetta Pagliuca (Eastern Bank)

Barbara Torsney

February 2, 2013

One of our Earth Angels now has his Heavenly Wings!

Richie & Sheila Badolato

February 1, 2013

Laura and family, words cannot describe the sorrow that we feel. Ralph's charm, class and talents were extraordinary. Our hearts and prayers go out to you. We'll never forget him.

Roberta Tambascia

February 1, 2013

My dearest Cheryl, Mark and family,
My heart and prayers go out to you and your family at this time. May you find peace in knowing how much you are loved.
Roberta Tambascia, Yarmouth Port, MA

Lori TOWNE (Rucci)

February 1, 2013

Thank You for being such good friends with my Mom and Dad, and for the great memories I have of you...Love and Peace to All

Frank Iarrobino

February 1, 2013

To my old hunting partner rest in peace

John Walsh

January 31, 2013

Rest in pease Chickie my friend. My sympathy to the Castagna family.

Priscilla Murphy

January 31, 2013

Chickie, you were my first boyfriend, I was 2 and you were 19. I loved your pink Caddy. According to my mother I would jump up and down when I saw the PINK CAR. As I say I was 2, my mother asked you to take me for a ride in the 'PINK CAR' you said sure and around the block we went.I was not happy, I could not see THE PINK. Thanks for the memory. Love, Priscilla from N St.

HARRY KING

January 31, 2013

Thanks for the memories. I will always remember our time together.

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