Mr. Castronova, 72, of Freehold Township, died July 24, 2008, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. He was the manager of the garden center at Brock Farms in Freehold Township for the past 46 years. Mr. Castronova is survived by two brothers, Dominic and George, both of Freehold Township; two sisters, Mary Surgent of Freehold Township and Anne Layton of Jackson; and many nieces and nephews. The funeral liturgy was celebrated at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Freehold, followed by interment at St. Rose of Lima Mausoleum, under the direction of the Freeman Funeral Home, Freehold. Donations may be made to the St. Rose of Lima Building Fund, 16 Mclean St., Freehold, NJ 07728.

