Ronald J. Casalvera, 64

LEWES - Ronald J. Casalvera, a resident of Lewes since 2004, formerly of New Castle, died Friday, Oct. 5, 2007, at home. He was 64.

Ronald was born in Wilmington, son of the late Frank Lewis and Sara Virginia (Simpson) Casalvera.

He was a carpenter for Local 626 Union for 45 years, retiring in 2004.

Ronald was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Newport and enjoyed fishing and building small projects.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death his wife, Linda Heckman Casalvera, in 1991.

He was survived by his companion of seven years, Sharon Hine; two children, Wendy DiGuglielmo and her husband James of Milton and Ronald A. Casalvera and his wife Lisa of New Castle; one brother, Frank Casalvera of Newark; and seven grandchildren, J.T., Nicky, Luke and Dallas DiGuglielmo, Matt Pettyjohn, and Zachery and Georgie Casalvera.

A celebration of life gathering for family and friends will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Lighthouse Restaurant, Anglers Road, Lewes.

Instead of flowers, contributions may be made to The Artificial Reef Program, c/o Jeff Tinsman, P.O. Box 330, Little Creek, DE 19961.

Arrangements handled by Short Funeral Services, Milton.