Obituary of Justin Aaron CasaGrande

Somerville, NJ

Justin Aaron CasaGrande, aged 37, passed away on Monday, April 1, in Somerville, NJ.

Justin was born on January 5, 1987 in Phoenix, Arizona to his loving parents Donna (Dippre) and Gary CasaGrande. He spent the first 13 years of his life in Phoenix, always holding Arizona dear to his heart. In 1989, Justin moved to Bridgewater, NJ, with his family where he attended Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School and graduated from Bridgewater-Raritan High School in 2005. During his high school years, Justin found joy in playing baseball and contributing to the theater program's stage crew and video production. Continuing his education, Justin earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management from Kean University, located in Union, NJ, in 2011.

After college, Justin settled in the Bridgewater-Raritan area and excelled in sales, leveraging his dynamic personality to break sales records for major companies such as Microsoft, GoDaddy, Randstad and TruGreen. Most recently he served as a sales manager for Lovesac.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Justin cherished socializing and turning everyday moments into adventures. He was a skilled host, known for transforming simple cookouts into lively gatherings of friends and family. His love for the outdoors led him to spend countless hours playing various sports with friends or simply relaxing by the poolside. At home, Justin enjoyed gaming with friends on Xbox and passionately cheering for his favorite sports teams, particularly the Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Phoenix Suns. A dedicated fan of the game show Jeopardy, Justin cherished his nightly ritual of watching and engaging with the final questions with his family.

Justin's true joy came from caring for his loved ones, a legacy that will endure. He was a beacon of love, kindness, happiness and positivity, radiating warmth wherever he went. Justin was a beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew him. He adored his nephews Brady and Maddox, who held a special place in his heart.

Justin is survived by his loving parents Donna and Gary CasaGrande, his dear brother Nathan, and sister-in-law Amy and nephews Brady and Maddox, paternal grandmother Joyce Collins, maternal grandparents Anne and Deacon Martin Dippre, four uncles, David (Aunt Jennifer) Dippre, Michael (Aunt Tammy) Dippre, Mark (Aunt Helen) Dippre, Matthew (Aunt Monica) Dippre and Aunt Madeline (Uncle Kevin) Snyder along with many cousins and too many friends to count. He will also be deeply missed by his beloved pet dog Piper.

Justin was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Dewey CasaGrande and uncles Dale CasaGrande and David CasaGrande.

A Memorial Service to celebrate Justin's life will be held on Saturday April 20, 2024 between 1:00pm and 3:00pm at the Bongiovi Funeral Home, 416 Bell Avenue, Raritan, NJ. For more information, please call 908-725-1887.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Justin’s honor to: Matthews Crossing, a food bank in Justin’s hometown of Phoenix, Arizona (https://matthewscrossing.org/).

                                               "FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS"