1936 - 2019
WINDHAM - Joseph Matthew Casale 83, of 24 Chelsea Lane in Windham was born in Portland,
Maine on April 23, 1936 and passed away on April 23, 2019. Joseph Casale is survived by his
wife Gladys Casale of nearly 60 years, three children Kathleen, Randall, and Daniel Casale,
sister Carmela Morrison, brother John Crouch, eight grandchildren, and two great
grandchildren.
Joseph went into the Army at a very young age and served in the Artillery Division, Specialist
Third Class, 1954-1957. His working life was predominantly spent on the waterfront of Portland,
Maine where he worked for various seafood operations which included; Willard and Daggett,
Captain Newick's, and Nova Seafood where he eventually retired. Joe was also a very
accomplished plumber, and was well known to all as someone who could fix anything. His life
was filled with many friends and co-workers who loved and respected him. Joe went back to
work after retirement for Yarmouth School Department, where he helped out when called until
he was 80.
Joe, though born and raised in the city of Portland, loved his small farm in Cumberland, Maine
where he lived for 58 years. Having cows, horses, chickens, dogs, and cats gave him great joy,
and his vegetable gardens were amazing. All of his harvest was available to most anyone,
friends and family who wanted the fresh produce. A devoted husband and hero to his children,
Joseph will live forever in our hearts.
Friends and family are invited to share their memories and offer their condolences by visiting Joseph’s online guestbook at www.lindquistfuneralhome.com
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a time of visitation on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 from 5pm to 7pm at Lindquist Funeral Home.
A graveside service will be held at Blanchard Cemetery in Falmouth, Maine on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 11am.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Lindquist Funeral Home, 1 Mayberry Ln., Yarmouth, Maine, 04096. 846-4011.
