Albert Casale's Obituary
Albert Casale, age 82 of Millsboro, DE passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2013, at Beebe Medical Center, in Lewes, DE. He was born Wednesday, October 01, 1930 in Yonkers, NY, son of the late James V. and Laura (Mastaccoule) Casale.
Mr. Casale born and raised in Yonkers, NY went on from childhood to honorably serve his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. During his service, he met the love of his life, his wife “Dutchie” and together they would go on to start a family and finally settle in Baltimore, MD. He worked a lifelong career working for the Exxon Company, USA, up until retirement in January of 1982. Shortly after retirement he would move to the beach permanently and settle in Millsboro, DE. Here he enjoyed all sorts of outdoor activities including, camping, boating and fishing. Mr. Casale was a parishioner of Mary Mother of Peace Catholic Church, Millsboro, as well as he was a 3rd degree knight in the Knights of Columbus, Council 11285 of Millsboro. Mr. Casale most of all enjoyed spending time with his family, he never missed a beat. He was a genuine and compassionate soul and a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather, brother and dear friend who will be missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Casale was preceded in death by his loving wife, Bertha “Dutchie” (Staniewcz) Casale. He is survived by his five sons: David Casale of Baltimore, MD, Albert Casale and his wife Joni of Millsboro, DE, Peter Casale of Lewes, DE, Vincent Casale and his wife Catherine of Baltimore, MD, and Andrew Casale and his wife Azie of Greensboro, MD; his daughter, Teresa Martin and her husband Leonard, Jr. of Baltimore, MD; two brothers: Lindy Casale and his wife Gwen of Shipman, VA, and Vincent Casale and his wife Angie of White Haven, PA; his sister, Alice DiLullo and her husband Tony of Daytona Beach, FL; fifteen grandchildren: Valentina Casale, David Casale, Jr., Robert Casale, Angel Casale, Anthony Casale and his wife Kristy, Melissa Hastings and her husband Jason, Peter Casale, Jr., Christopher Casale, Felicia Casale, Mellinee Casale, Andrew Casale, Samantha Casale, Jennifer Martin, Leonard Martin, III and his wife Amy, and Christina Davis and her husband Shannon; twelve great grandchildren: Evan, Liam, Oliver, Olivia, Brooke, Brittany, Patrick, Talan, Leonard, IV, Daemeon, Seth, and Nick; and two great-great grandchildren: Lilly and Leonard, V.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, August 02, 2013, at 11:00 AM at Mary Mother of Peace Catholic Church, 30839 Mount Joy Road, Millsboro, DE. Public viewing will be held at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Hwy, Lewes, DE, on Wednesday July 31, 2013 from 7:00PM - 9:00PM, and on Thursday, August 1, 2013 from 3:00PM - 5PM and 7:00PM - 9:00PM with prayers at 7:00PM. Interment with military honors will immediately follow mass at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro, DE.
Flowers are welcomed to be sent in Mr. Casale’s memory.
Please sign Mr. Casale’s online guestbook at this site.
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