Richard Caserta

May 29, 1927 - February 26, 2018

Richard Caserta, a long-time resident of Washington Twp., NJ passed away on February 26, 2018 at the age of 90 years. He is the devoted husband of Mildred Caserta (nee Tait), and the beloved step-father of Raymond W. Nicholls of FL, and Kathleen “Penny” Nicholls (Brien Chase) of Charleston, WV. He is the dear brother of Jack Caserta of Washington Twp., Edith Frandino of Vineland, NJ, Neal Caserta, Sr. (Pat) of Washington Twp., the late Lawrence Caserta, Jr., the late Virginia Hewitt, the late Florence Lohymer, and the late Marion Ruggiero. Rich was a true role model to his grandchildren, Chad Nicholls (Stacey) of Haddonfield, NJ, Kevin Nicholls (Laura) of Haddon Hts., NJ, Joel D. Russell (Jessica) of Richmond, VA, Nicole White (William) of Runnemede, NJ, and John Daniel Russell of Phoenix, AZ; as well as his great-grandchildren, Tait Russell, Hunter Robinson, Connor Robinson, Caitlin Nicholls, Isabel Robinson, Emily Nicholls, Isabella Russell, Brant Nicholls, Jack Nicholls, and William Richard Nicholls. Rich is also survived by his loving nieces and nephews, Marianne, Neal, Jr., Joseph, Sally, John, Linda, Sandra, Patricia, Joe, James, Elsie, Elaine, Richard, Charles, Brenda and Bobby. Rich was born in Kresson, NJ, moving to his family farm in Washington Twp., at the age of 12, where he remained for the remainder of his life. Rich loved gardening and farming, which he made his career most of his life. He and his family owned and operated Caserta’s Christmas Tree Farm in Washington Twp. for many years, until moving their business to Elmer, NJ which they still operate today. Rich served with the U.S. Navy, and attended The First Presbyterian Church of Blackwood. Rich loved driving his tractor on the farm, and flying his airplane over his crops. He was a kind gentle man who was looked up to by many, and he will be sadly missed. Viewing will be Thursday, March 1, 2018 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Earle Funeral Home, 122 W. Church St., Blackwood, NJ, 08012, where a service will begin at 12:00 PM. Interment with military honors will follow at Bethel Cemetery, Delsea Drive, Washington Twp., NJ. Contributions in his memory would be appreciated to the First Presbyterian Church of Blackwood, 21 E. Church St., Blackwood, NJ 08012.