Kenneth J Castongia

Kenneth J. Castongia, 75, of Bradley, formerly of Limestone passed away Friday, July 9, 2021, at Amita St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee. He was born on July 3, 1946 in Kankakee, the son of Rosewell and Lucille (Denoyer) Castongia. On June 7, 2006 he married Carol Lamie. Ken was a veteran of the United States Army, worked for Pepsi Cola and UPS Overnight trucking, he enjoyed spending time with family, his pets, camping, going to the gym to workout with the morning crew at Fit Body U, collecting John Deere items, rooting for the Dallas Cowboys, eating popcorn, and bringing laughter to all that he encountered. He is survived by his wife Carol, three kids; Stefanie (Randy) Meredith of Minnesota, Brad (Tiffany) Castongia of Limestone, and Brandi (Russel) Jensen of Manteno, four grandchildren; Megan (Alex) Russo, Nicole (Andrew) Gagnon, Coty Castongia, and Jacey Meredith, one great grandchild Lincoln Russo, five step children; Jim (Gretchen) Lamie, Pam (Mike) Wiegand, Larry Lamie, Kurt Lamie, Frank Lamie, and numerous step grandchildren and great grandchildren, and two special cousins Daniel (Shirley) Hanson, and Linda Morrison. Kenny is preceded in death by his parents, grandson Riley, stepdaughter Brenda Richardson and stepdaughter in law Amy Lamie. Services will be held at Jensen Funeral Home in Kankakee on Monday, July 12 from 2:00p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Rev. Jack McCormick will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Kankakee County Humane Foundation.