# Joseph Casello

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**Joseph Anthony Casello** (February 20, 1952 – July 18, 2025) was an American politician who was a [Democratic](/source/United_States_Democratic_Party) member of the [Florida Legislature](/source/Florida_Legislature), representing the [State's 90th House district](/source/Florida's_90th_House_of_Representatives_district) until his death in 2025. He resided in [Boynton Beach, Florida](/source/Boynton_Beach,_Florida), where he acted as city commissioner from March 12, 2013, to November 7, 2018.

## Early life and business career

Casello served as a non-commissioned officer in the [United States Air Force](/source/United_States_Air_Force), assigned to the 212th ANG Unit, responsible for the installation of radio transmission sites throughout the country.

In 1974, he was appointed to the [Worcester Fire Department](/source/Worcester_Fire_Department) and promoted to lieutenant in 1984.

Casello attended public schools and graduated from Worcester Industrial Technical Institute in 1972 and [Quinsigamond Community College](/source/Quinsigamond_Community_College) in 2002, with an associate in science degree.

As a business owner and licensed [electrical contractor](/source/Electrical_contractor) for over 23 years, Casello operated Casello Electrical Services.[1]

## Political career

Casello's first entry into politics was in 2013, where he ran in a close election for city commissioner, winning the seat by only three votes in a run-off election. After five years of serving in that position, he decided to run for election in Florida's [90th district](/source/Florida's_90th_House_of_Representatives_district). Casello was elected unopposed to the [Florida House of Representatives](/source/Florida_House_of_Representatives) on [November 6, 2018](/source/2018_Florida_House_of_Representatives_election).[2]

## Death

While in office, Casello died from a [heart attack](/source/Heart_attack) on July 18, 2025, at age 73.[3]

## References

1. ["Boynton Commissioner Joe Casello files to run for State House seat"](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2017/05/23/boynton-commissioner-joe-casello-files-to-run-for-state-house-seat/). 23 May 2017.

1. ["Florida Election Results - Election Results 2018"](https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/11/06/us/elections/results-florida-elections.html). *[The New York Times](/source/The_New_York_Times)*. 6 November 2018. Retrieved 17 November 2018.

1. Harrell, Gershon (2025-07-18). ["Florida state Rep. Joe Casello dies at 73 after heart attack"](https://cbs12.com/news/local/florida-state-rep-joe-casello-dies-at-73-after-heart-attack-house-of-democrats-florida-july-18-2025). *WPEC*. Retrieved 2025-07-19.

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