CARSTENS – Jane (nee Wilson) of East Meadow, on August 19, 2016 at the age of 83. Beloved wife of John. Loving mother of John (Ruth), Joanne Tripp (the late Raymond), and Ellie. Cherished grandmother of Daniel and Eric. Born in Flushing. Dedicated her life to the service of others as a registered nurse, girl scout leader, hospital volunteer, and Eucharistic minister. Family will receive friends Sunday, 2-6 pm, at the Charles J. O’Shea Funeral Home, 2515 N. Jerusalem Rd. (Exit 25N SS PKWY) East Meadow, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, 10:45 am, at St. Raphael R.C. Church. Interment to follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Kew Gardens. In lieu of flowers please make donations in her memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or Forgotten Friends of Long Island Animal Rescue. www.osheafuneral.com