Maxine M. Casale

Maxine M. (Alward) Casale, 88, of Southington, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at HOCC at New Britain. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert J. “Pip” Casale, Sr. for over 60 years.

Maxine was born in Houlton, Maine on April 11, 1934 to the late Adelbert and Louise (Murchie) Alward and had been a longtime Southington resident.

Maxine worked at various local businesses throughout her lifetime. She was a longtime member of St. Thomas Church and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 72 in Southington. Maxine could light up a room. She loved the beach and watching the sunsets and also enjoyed traveling and trips to the casino. Most of all, Maxine cherished the time she spent with her family and will be remembered for being a wonderful wife and mother and proud grandmother and great-grandmother.

Maxine leaves behind 4 children; Robert J. Casale Jr. and wife Geraldine, Joseph Casale and Rose Romano, Kathleen Wagner and husband Jim and Stephen Casale and Regan Sloan, all of Southington; 11 grandchildren, Robert III (Krista), Justin, Christopher, Kara (Nick), Anthony, James Jr., Jordan, Jyllian, Samantha, Ashley and Kaitlyn; 3 great-grandchildren, Jesse, McKenzie and Jacob and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband Robert, she was predeceased by her daughter, Betty Ann Casale, grandson, Danny Casey, 2 brothers, Gene and Dana Alward and one sister, Gwendolyn Marszal.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Maxine’s memory may be made to: The Casale Family Scholarship, c/o TD Banknorth, 121 Main St, Southington, CT 06489.  

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St, Plantsville. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery, Southington. Calling hours held from 4 - 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at the Plantsville Funeral Home. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.