Casella,  John J.

John J. Casella, 85 , died  July 27, 2011 in  St. Clare's Hospital, Dover, NJ.  John lived in  Hopatcong Boro, NJ for 64 years coming from New York City, NY and was born in New York City, NY on January 8, 1926.

Husband/Wife of: late Evelyn (nee-Helke) Casella (died in 1964)

Son/Daughter of: late Luigi and Santina (nee-Calamari) Casella

Survived By: 2 Sons-John and wife Judith Casella, Hackettstown, NJ;Lou and wife Theresa Casella, Andover, NJ
2 Daughters-Susanne Casella and her Fiance Bill Dussmann, Rockaway, NJ; Patricia and her husband Richard Tilney, Knowlton, NJ
2 Step-daughters-Denise Bentley and Gail Richvalski
1 Sister-Vicki Amato, Fl
1 Sister-In-Law-Trudy Casella, Cedar Grove, NJ
10 Grandchildren
17 Great Grandchildren
Predeceased by 1 Daughter-Sandra Neeson (2007)
Predeceased by 1 Sister-Rose Leno
Predeceased by 1 Brother-Augustus "Gus" Casella

Occupation: Mr. Casella was employed as an Electrician by Local # 3, I.B.E.W for 50 years. After retirement he established John J. Casella Electric in Hopatcong for many years.

Veteran Info: He proudly served in the United States Army during WW II, 1944-1946 and then joined the U.S. Army Reserve

Additional Information:  John was a member of the V.F.W. Post # 10101, Hopatcong, NJ; his hobbies were photography and creating original lamps.

Visitation: Saturday, July 30, 2011, 1:00 - 5:00 PM at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840

Services: 5:00 PM following the visitation- at the Cochran Funeral Home

In Lieu of Flowers: Memorials to the American Cancer Society or the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Interment: Private