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He was born in Woburn, October 31, 1947 a son of the late Roy L. and Irene (Dechane) Castine and was raised in Woburn before moving to Billerica for most of his life. Roy proudly served in the U.S. Army Reserves.
He was employed as a Cost Analyst at Hanscom Air Force Base prior to his retirement. He was a member of the Billerica Knights of Columbus and was a former Past Grand Knight and was also a Lifetime Member of the Boy Scouts.
Besides his wife, Roy is survived by his sons, Tim Castine and his wife Carey Ann of Billerica and Matthew Castine and his wife Lisa of Ipswich; his brothers, Joseph Castine of Lowell and Richard Castine of Vermont; his sisters, Marcia Faris and Roberta Barrucci of Woburn and his beloved grandson, Morgan Castine.
Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, October 15 at the Sweeney Memorial Funeral Home, 66 Concord Rd., Billerica from 4-7 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday at St. Matthew the Evangelist Parish at St. Andrew Church, Talbot Ave., N. Billerica at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Roy's name to St. Benedict Abbey, www.abbey/support-us
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Karen Corbett Sloper
October 14, 2024
Linda,
Please know that the BMHS Class '68, sends our sympathies in the loss of your husband, Roy.
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Mike Rivera
October 14, 2024
Thank you for your service to our country, and our community Sir. Job well done and it´s now time to Rest In Peace. May God Bless You and your family.
~Salute~
VFW Post 1012, Medford, MA
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