Francis Castagnetti, 64, of Ashland, died Thursday, February 19, 2009. Born in Ashland, he attended Ashland schools and Wentworth Institute. Francis was a member of the 282nd Army Band and the Third Army Soldier Show. He was an accomplished musician and a member of a band for many years. He owned and operated Crestwood Real Estate for over twenty years and was a builder/developer in the Metrowest area. He was an avid boater and fisherman. He had a wonderful sense of humor that brought joy and laughter to his friends and family. He is survived by his wife Joan (Condon) Castagnetti, three sons, Francis, David and Peter all of Los Angeles, his brother Peter of Ashland, and his niece Joanna Baton of Boston. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Matarese Funeral Home in Ashland. A service will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 11:00 AM, at the Funeral Home. Calling hours will be held one hour prior to the service from 10-11 AM. Donations may be made in Francis' memory to: The Durant Fellowship in Refugee Medicine c/o Massachusetts General Hospital White Building, Room 1003 55 Fruit Street Boston, MA 02114 ATTENTION: Danika