Obituary of Helen R. Casale

Casale, Helen R. ( nee Casbarro ) age 90 of Paterson at rest in Wayne on June 6, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Michael Casale ( 2005 ). Dear sister of Florence Ferrito and her husband Emmanuel of Wayne, Frances Bagli of Hawthorne and the late Mary Foulds and the late Teresa Lasaracino. Also surviving are nineteen nieces and nephews and many great nieces and great nephews. Born in Paterson, she was a lifelong resident of the city. She was a Butcher's Assistant for Foodtown, Paterson for twenty five years before retiring in 1981. Mrs. Casale was a Parishioner of St. Gerard R.C. Church, Paterson and a member of it's Senior Citizens Club. She was also a Singer at Mass and member of the Choir. She was a Great Cook.. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa, on Thursday at 9:00 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at St. Gerard R.C. Church, Paterson at 9:30 AM. Entombment at Laurel Grove Memorial Park Mausoleum, Totowa. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Gerard Majella R.C. Church, 501 West Broadway, Paterson, N.J. 07522 would be appreciated. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com.