Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Joe at home surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday November 29 at age 80. Joe was predeceased by his loving parents Giuseppe and Carmelina (nee Cimino) Castellino, his late sister Concettina (late Giuseppe) Polizzi, his late brother Salvatore (Alfonsina) Castellino, his sister Luigina (Giuseppe) Bonomo, brother Alfonso Castellino, and sister Maria (Giuseppe) Curto. He was loved by his nephews and nieces and great nephews and nieces, and many friends. Predeceased and survived by his aunts, uncles and cousins in Canada, Italy, Belgium and USA. Joe immigrated to Canada in 1959. He had great love and care for his family. He had a deep faith in God and devotion to our Blessed Mother, la Madonna del Monte. He was a devoted parishioner of All Souls Church, where he attended mass faithfully, volunteered, and was member of the Azione Cattolica. He enjoyed his walks and espresso on James street, and time with his friends at the Trinacria and Regina clubs. Joe had a loving, generous and sensitive heart for those less fortunate. He passed away in the grace of God. Special thanks to Fr. John Massari CS. who gave Joe much time and prayers, and to Fr. Saju Oreethaparambil, Fr. Andrea Biaggi CPPS. Fr. Guillermo Diaz and many other priests for the support and prayers they have given Joe over the years; to Dr. Di Paolo, and all the doctors and nurses from St. Joseph’s Hospital, the Community Paramedics, and the caring PSW’s who were so helpful in the last few years. Visitation will be at Friscolanti Funeral Chapel, 43 Barton St. E on Friday, December 2 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. with vigil prayers at 5 p.m. Funeral Mass will be offered on Saturday, December 3 at 10:30am at Our Lady of All Souls Church, 19 Barton St. W. In respect with Joe’s wishes cremation will follow. The family request that you please wear a mask for the visitation and Mass.
“Joe, riposa in Pace nel abbraccio del Signore. Sempre nei nostri cuori”
May 18 1942 November 29 2022
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Joseph Charles Castellino May 18 1942 November 29 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Hamilton, Province: Ontario