Casale, Michael of Paterson at rest in Paterson on January 30, 2005. Devoted husband of the former Helen Casbarro. Brother of Jack Casale, Angelo Casale and the late Sam Casale, Joseph Casale, and Carrie Faranna. Also survived by 15 nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd, Totowa, on Wednesday at 9:00 A.M. Funeral Mass to follow at St. Gerard RC Church, Paterson at 9:30 A.M. Entombment at Laurel Grove Mausoleum, Totowa. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Gerard R.C. Church, Paterson would be appreciated. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com.

OBITUARY

Michael Casale age 89 of Paterson died Sunday. Born in Garfield, NJ he lived in Passaic before moving to Paterson 63 years ago. He was a Congressional Aide for Congressman Robert A. Roe, Wayne, NJ for 26 years before retiring. Mr. Casale was a parishioner of St. Gerard R.C. Church, Paterson, NJ.

Preceeding him in death was:2 brothers: Sam Casale and Joseph Casale and 1 sister: Carrie Faranna

Survivors include his wife:

The former Helen Casbarro of Paterson, NJ

2 brothers:

Jack Casale of Elmwood Park, NJ,

Angelo Casale of Toms River, NJ

Also survived by 15 nieces and nephews.

Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd, Totowa is in charge of arrangements.