My family was blessed to have had Mr.Casale touch all our lives in so many ways over the past 45 years. As a kindergarten students at First Avenue, he was my girlfriend Angela's dad. As my elementary school years continued, he became a "family friend" to my mom, dad, and me. As an 8th grader, I became one of his students. In high school, he remained a part of my life through Angela and my mom. (Who was blessed to work for him at First Avenue as one of his secretaries)My college years brought me back to First Ave as a substitute teacher for Mr. Casale, the principal. 4 years after graduating college, Mr. Casale hired me to work on his faculty. My life had come full circle, and I was back "home" again at First Ave. Mr. Casale was truly a remarkable man, who dedicated his life to his children,grandchildren, and the children at First Avenue.My husband, Tommy has come to know and love him. He also welcomed my son, Thomas into this world with loving thoughts and prayers. He will be greatly missed by the Salandra family. We will miss him but we will find comfort in the fact that we knew him. I will never forget his favorite phrase, "Such is life!" Godspeed, Mr. Casale.
