John R. Castronova, a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada for the past four years, died on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015. He was 34.
Born in Pequannock, he was the son of Richard and Marion (Laino) Castronova. John was an attorney employed by the federal government as a Social Security lawyer in Las Vegas and was involved in paranormal research.
Surviving in addition to his parents are a brother, Rick, and a sister, Danielle Castronova all of West Milford. Also surviving are his faithful canine companions Sam and Bonnie.
Friends may call at Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford, on Sunday, Jan. 25, from 4 to 9 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held on Monday, Jan. 26, at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Hewitt. Interment will follow at Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, N.Y.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the West Milford Animal Shelter Society, PO Box 72, West Milford, NJ 07480.