County Medical Center in Manahawkin NJ, four days shy of his 80th birthday Don was born on
August 11, 1939 in Newark NJ to Patrick and Jane (Farley) Locasto. He graduated Kearny High
School in 1958. He married Eileen Williams (deceased 1995) on January 11, 1962. Later
married Elaine (Zorns) Locasto in 2004. Don worked for Worthington Pump in Harrison NJ for
many years and later retired from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey in 1996.
Big Don, as he affectionately became known, was the the first batter in Kearny Little League’s
history. He continued his love of baseball by coaching Kearny Federal for many years. Among
his many interests he was a member of the New Jersey Football Association, an ASA Softball
umpire and a member of the Kearny Board of Education. His most recent involvement with the
Italian American Club in Manahawkin brought him much joy.
He is survived by his wife Elaine (Zorns) Locasto, children Donald A. and Peggy (Warren), Linda
and George McKenna, Frank and Keisha (Volpe) and grandchildren Kaitlyn, Kyle, Christina,
Kayla, Katie, Tess, Amber and Nicholas. He was the sibling of Patrick J. Locasto and Diane
Leto. He was also fortunate to have 4 step children, 8 step grandchildren and 2 step great
grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting that contributions be made to the Italian American
Social and Civic Association (IAC) PO Box 632, Manahawkin NJ 08050. A visitation will be held at the Thos. L Shinn Funeral home 10 Hilliard Drive Manahawkin N.J. on Monday Aug 12 from 2-6PM with a funeral service at 5:30 PM. Burial will take place at Holy Cross cemetery on Tuesday Aug 13 at 12 Noon. Condolences may be sent to our web site at www.shinnfuneralhome.com
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