CASTAGNETTA

Published 12:00 am Friday, March 11, 2011

Memorial services for Henry Castagnetta Sr., 72, of Hahnville, a private contractor and an iron worker for over 20 years, were Friday, March 11, 2011, at Lifehouse Church in Reserve with Darren Burlison officiating.

Henry was born on May 10, 1938, and passed away on Monday, March 7, 2011, after a lengthy illness.

He was preceded in death by his son, Craig Castagnetta; father, Bennie R. Castagnetta Sr.; mother, Mildred Long; stepmother, Ruby Causey; and brothers, George, Donald “Blackie” and Jules Castagnetta. He enjoyed traveling with his wife.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 22 years, Shirley Castagnetta; son, Henry Castagnetta Jr.; brothers, Bennie R. Castagnetta and Joseph Castagnetta; sisters, Fain Castagnetta, Tira Bachemin, Phil Barilleau and Deanna Maples; step-daughters, Karen Juhasz, Julie Adams, Melanie Dufrene and Nicole Burlison; and 10 grandchildren, Brandon and Brendon Castagnetta, Henry Castagnetta, Nicholas Losch, Tangie Freeman, Jessica Naquin, Ethan Dufrene and Alyssa, Cherish and Jude Burlison.

In lieu of flowers, make donations to Lifehouse Church of Reserve.