Timeline for Reno Casagrande
Born: November 17, 1925
Died: November 24, 2012
Reno J. Casagrande 87 of Ludlow a member of the Greatest Generation died Saturday, November 24, 2012, in the care and comfort of his home. Born in Ludlow, MA, November 17, 1925, son of the late Joseph and Guistina (Ceechini) Casagrande. Educated in local schools, he proudly served his country during World War II as a signalman Third Class with the United States Navy. He was a retired master mechanic with the former Monsanto Chemical Company, and a member of the Monsanto 25 year club. A Communicant of the former St. Mary of the Assumption Church, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Maryetta (Alexander) Casagrande, his daughters Dolores Nacewicz and her husband Edward of Agawam, and Kathleen Leonard of Ludlow. Grandfather of 6, Great-grandfather of 4. Also survived by extended family and friends.
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He was a man with the heart of a lion and very dear to us! He was the only Uncle we had still living and, as he always said, I never wanted to be the last. He is finally joining all his brother-in-laws, his sister, and mom and dad . He was totally committed to his family which included his wife Marietta of 65 years, his two daughters Delores and Kathy, his 6 grandchildren and great grandchildren right down to every niece and nephew and their families. He was supportive and active in all of our lives and will be remembered forever! My family will truly miss him! With sincere sympathy,
Family and friends are invited to attend services Friday, November 30, 2012, at 1 PM at the Massachusetts Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery of Agawam.
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Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home.
He was a man with the heart of a lion and very dear to us! He was the only Uncle we had still living and, as he always said, I never wanted to be the last. He is finally joining all his brother-in-laws, his sister, and mom and dad . He was totally committed to his family which included his wife Marietta of 65 years, his two daughters Delores and Kathy, his 6 grandchildren and great grandchildren right down to every niece and nephew and their families. He was supportive and active in all of our lives and will be remembered forever! My family will truly miss him! With sincere sympathy,
Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home
Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home.