Obituary of Joan Catherine Castagna

Joan Catherine Castagna, 75, of Lawrenceville and Sea Isle City passed away on Thursday, August 6 after a brief illness. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Joan was a proud graduate of West Catholic High School class of 1957. After her marriage, she devoted herself to raising her family. Joan enjoyed spending time with family and friends, going to the shore, and Irish culture. She was an active member of the Church of St. Ann and served as a Eucharist Minister for many years. Joan will be remembered as a beloved wife, mother, nana, sister, aunt and friend to so many. She had a love of life and was always quick to share a laugh and a story. Surviving Joan are her beloved husband of 46 years Thomas; her daughters Kathleen Breslin (Jay) of Columbus NJ and Christine Murray (Patrick) of Hull MA, her grandchildren JJ and Thomas Breslin and Catherine and Erin Murray, a brother Charles Flynn, a sister Patricia Bain (Charles McClafferty), several nieces, nephews, cousins and many devoted friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Joan on Tuesday, August 11, at 11 AM at the Church of St. Ann, 1253 Lawrence Road, (Rt. #206), Lawrenceville, NJ. Burial will follow in the Lawrenceville Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call on Monday from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors, 650 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 and again on Tuesday from 10AM until time of mass in the daily chapel at the Church of St. Ann.