Dwight ’61

Gail Lucarelli Castle | Dwight 1961

Gail Lucarelli Castle of Whiting, NJ passed away on February 23, 2021. The following is an excerpt from her obituary which appeared in legacy.com.

“Born in Jersey City, she was raised in Englewood and was a resident of Clifton for over 30 years. Later, Gail moved to Whiting where she has been a resident for 10 years, and served as President of the Home Owners Association for 2 years, Whiting Station, and was the current secretary of the board and a trustee of the Residence Club. Gail was the CFO for Crest Foam Industries, Carlstadt, for many years. Gail was a former Deacon with Abundant Life Worship Center, Nutley, and was currently a member of Christ Church, Howell. Gail served as Vice President of Ministry Development for Aglow Lighthouse, Brick.

Beloved wife of Fred “Dusty” Castle. Devoted mother of Corinne McCarthy of Parsippany. Loving sister of Karen Pascucci and her husband Joseph of Clifton. Cherished aunt of Kimberly Lesler and her husband Michael, Drew and Danielle Jeannetti, Randi O’Toole and her wife Dawn Elias, Dana Murdoch and her husband Ryan, and Tara LoMacchio and her husband Ryan. Dear great aunt of 8.”

Schedule of Upcoming D-E Alumni and Community Events

Save the Dates!

November 28 – Dec 22, 2023

Blue & Gold Community Challenge
25 Days… 400 Donors… Unlock $50,000 for D-E!

February 1, 2024

Deadline for submission of Class Notes to our next magazine!
Email alumninews@d-e.org

April 27, 2024

Bulldog Bash
A Special Fundraiser Event to Benefit Financial Aid, on D-E’s Leggett Field!
Featuring The RUBIX KUBE Band!

May 23, 2024

Young Alumni BBQ for classes of 2021, 2022, 2023 on Leggett Field
Senior Class Panel with Young Alumni
Speed Networking with Alumni

October 18 – October 20, 2024

Reunion Weekend for all alumni and faculty
With special milestone celebrations for class years ending with 4 and 9.

* Note: All dates and events are subject to change. Scan the QR code or visit d-e.org/alumni for the most current details! *

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CALLING FOR ALUMNI NEWS!

We want to hear from you! We are already gathering stories and photos for the next issue of D-E Alumni Class Notes. If you would like to submit your news and possibly a digital photo for the Class Notes section, we ask that you e-mail alumninews@d-e.org no later than February 1, 2024. Take a moment and tell us what’s new with you… education, career, travel, marriage, family, D-E friends etc.