Died Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at the age of 76.
Fr. Casale was born December 9, 1939 in Newark NJ, and was ordained to the priesthood for the Grey Franciscan Friars of Charity, on June 7, 1969. He was preceded in death by his loving parents Joseph Jay and Grace V. Casale.
After many years of active ministry with the Grey Friars and then the Diocese of Fresno, Father Casale retired to Arizona in 2010. He continued to serve in various parishes in this diocese.
In lieu of flowers Fr. Casale has requested memorial contributions be made in his name to the Carthusian Foundation of Vermont.
Fr. Casale is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery in Mesa Arizona.