Mario Castagnaro (“Mel”), of Farmingdale, passed away at age 82 on February 9, 2010. Husband of the late Felicia. Father of Anne Marie DiStefano, Jean Pinola-Fruente and the late Salvatore. Grandfather of seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Funeral Mass was held Feb. 12 at St. Kilian RC Church with interment following at St. Charles Cemetery.