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Mary Castro: Joyful Noise and Community Service

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Mary Castro with her zebra walking stick. KITTY MERRILL

Mary Castro with her zebra walking stick. KITTY MERRILL

Mary Castro KITTY MERRILL

Mary Castro KITTY MERRILL

Mary Castro in the garden at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Hampton Bays. KITTY MERRILL

Mary Castro in the garden at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Hampton Bays. KITTY MERRILL

Kitty Merrill on May 24, 2023
Mary Castro can point to two factors responsible for her effervescent vitality at age 78: spirituality and tap dancing. Scripture says, “Make a joyful noise,” she reasoned, grinning. Seemingly indefatigable,... more

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