Death in our diocesan family

David CastoWith sadness we share the news of the death of the Rev. David C. Casto, 93, on Feb. 2, 2025.

David attended the University of Chicago Divinity School, was ordained to the priesthood in the Diocese of Ohio in 1958, and served churches in Ohio and Pittsburgh, PA. By 1967, he transitioned from ministry to a career in marketing and fundraising. After taking a position in Manhattan, he and his family moved to Montclair, NJ and he joined St. James, Upper Montclair, where he preached on occasion. Read his full obituary.

A funeral service will be held at St. James, Upper Montclair at 11 AM on Monday, February 17.

In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, PO Box 22324, New York, NY 10087.

Father of all, we pray to you for David, and for all those whom we love but see no longer. Grant to them eternal rest. Let light perpetual shine upon them. May his soul and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.