Casey Stagno passed peacefully Dec. 28, 2010. He was born in Utica, N.Y., on June 1, 1920 and moved to California when he was 2 years old. Casey served during World War II in the 70th and 74th Sea Bees.

Casey was preceded  in death by his wife of 65 years, Helen, and his granddaughter, Yvette Stagno. He is survived by his sister, Lea Jorn, and sons, Casey Stagno II, (Linda) Gary L. Stagno (Sylvia), and his daughter Judy Stagno (Greg Rosato.) He has five grandchildren; Stacey Thain (Mike), Tonya Sousa (Roger), Lindsey Stancil (Rick), Tammy Nelson and Gary Stagno Jr. (Sukie); ten great-grandchildren: Cassie Sheppard (Dana), Robert Nelson, Kayla and Raquel Thain, Joshua Nelson, Bandon Teel, Brooke Sousa, Chad and Cole Stancil, and McKinsey Stagno; and one great-great-granddaughter, Riley Shepphard.

Casey had many interests: animals, auto racing, bowling, golf, and gardening. He started Spic and Span Disposal Service in Stockton, Livestock Auction Yard and Stagno’s Auto Sales.

Services will be held at Park View Funeral Home, 3661 East French Camp Road, Manteca, CA. Visitation will be Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Services will be held Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011 at 10 a.m. with internment to follow at Park View Cemetery.