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James J. Castello

1942 - 2024

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Tuesday

January

Visitation at Main Service

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

St. Mary Of The Assumption R.C. Church

7200 Lancaster Pike

Hockessin, Delaware, United States

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Tuesday

January

Mass

11:00 am

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

St. Mary Of The Assumption R.C. Church

7200 Lancaster Pike

Hockessin, Delaware, United States

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Tuesday

January

Final Resting Place

12:45 pm

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

St. Thomas The Apostle Church Cemetery

430 Valleybrook Road

Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, United States

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Romy and Zita Aquino uploaded photo(s)

Saturday, February 3, 2024

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The Cornerstone Men's Retreat always concluded with Jim leading the singing of "I saw the Light!" This song will always remind me of my good friend. ~ Romy Aquino, Newark, DE

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Steve Percy posted a condolence

Thursday, January 25, 2024

It was my pleasure and honor to know and work with Jim here at Hackensack University Medical Center in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. He was a wonderful person to work with but more than that a good friend whom I spoke with too infrequently after he left here. He had such great compassion for the kids we took care of and that showed through in every encounter he had with them. It has been a couple of years since we last spoke and I will miss him. The world is a little worse off for his passing.

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Al Carden posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

I was honored to serve for five years at the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children as the director of the Pastoral Care Department and one of my greatest joys was my friendship with Jim Castello. We shared numerous times together having lunch, while talking about family and life. He was certainly an amazing gift to the patients and their family members, while making wonderful connections with them by his God given abilities to bless those around him. Jim will always be remembered for his great sense of humor and his amazing love for his wife and daughters. I will miss you my friend but I cannot thank you enough for sharing yourself with all of us at Nemours. Blessings on your Journey, Dr. Al Carden

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

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I haven't spent much time with Jim but I am very grateful for his friendship to my family and service in music and ministry. Much love to all his family and community from the Strasser Family - Lisa

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Sylvia M Pituch lit a candle

Monday, January 22, 2024

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To dear Frances, Jamie/Bryan, Lisa/Rich, Paula, Karen/Connor, Danielle/David, all the Grands, and Great, brother Robert, and all who love Jim, So heartwarming reading the beautiful witnesses from those who your husband/dad/Grand/ and brother's lives he touched! Please know that as you all gather tomorrow to grieve, to celebrate, and remember such a wonderful man, we will be with you in spirit (and livesteam) and holding you close to our hearts. THOUGH THE VOICE IS QUIET, THE SPIRIT ECHOES STILL. Much love ~ Sylvia and Victor Pituch (Hunter's in-laws)

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Diane Healy posted a condolence

Monday, January 22, 2024

Jim was larger than life - exuberant , spiritual , kind ,a true man of God- I knew him first through StPauls church in Ramsey NewJersey and later when he worked as a chaplain in Hackensack Hospital where I worked as a staff nurse in the NICU where his guitar music soothed countless babies- may he rest in perfect peace for eternity condolences to Frances and his beautiful family

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Daniel Kreller posted a condolence

Monday, January 22, 2024

Jesus said, "And if I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and take you to myself, that where I am, you may be also" (John 14:3). So, Jim, Jesus has come for you now and taken you there. You will meet those "Fishnetters" that have gone before you, and many others whose lives you blessed. I can "see" you now, picking up your guitar and breaking into song, "You are my sunshine, my only sunshine..." And so, the joy you brought us all continues and abounds all the more! Rest in peace,"Joab." How fitting is that name you received from the Spirit! It means, Praise Yahweh! You did that while you were among us, and now you continue praising among the saints above. Janet and I send our condolences to you, Frances, your daughters, and family. May Jesus grant you his peace surpassing understanding, and may you all be strengthened through his Spirit with faith and hope to meet the days ahead. With our love, Dan and Janet Kreller

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Michael & Georgia Floyd and Family posted a condolence

Sunday, January 21, 2024

Georgia and I first met Jim Castello and his wonderful wife Frances and their family in Racine, Wisconsin in 1978. Memories run deep with this remarkable man and solid Christian friend. We shared a deep spiritual bond, the art of music ministry, the love of family and the well being of children above all. Together upheld a strong embrace of our beloved St. Louis Cardinals through thick and thin, and I supported his Eagles for his sake unless they played the Greenbay Packers because my grandfather played for the Packers. The world is a better place because Jim Castello walked among us and touched the lives of everyone who came in contact with him. Assuredly Jim knew so well how “ To Reach Out, Touch Others and Make A Difference”. He was a beacon of light, a ray of hope and a tremendous blessing to us all. He was a good and faithful servant of the Lord and has earned his everlasting reward!

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Elizabeth Majeski posted a condolence

Saturday, January 20, 2024

We are so sad to hear of Jim’s passing. The Castellos were such a beautiful part of making life at St. Rita’s full of music, faith, and love. Love and prayers for all of you~ Chuck and Betty Majeski

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Jackie Kook posted a condolence

Saturday, January 20, 2024

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time. Jim had such a big impact on me through the music ministry. His and Francis’s love of all and spiritual leaderships touched my life, and he will be fondly remembered.

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Kathy posted a condolence

Saturday, January 20, 2024

Please accept my sincere condolences Frances and family. Jim was very kind, compassionate and caring during my husband Greg’s short terminal illness in 2015. We appreciated Jim’s visits and telephone calls, it was a great consolation and blessing to us both. I am truly sorry for your loss, Jim was a wonderful counselor and a good man. Sincerely, Kathy Sarnecki

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Saturday, January 20, 2024

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Frances and Family, There's no word to say to ease the pain of your loss. Jim was a faithful servant, and his reward in heaven will be great. I can still see his smiling face. You and Jim were always at St. Mary's - lectors, eucharistic ministers. Our faithful community appreciate both of you. We are forever grateful for the Ministry of the Cornerstone Men's Retreat that Jim introduced to our parish. May the loving arms of God, the memories and the warm embraces and wishes comfort you and give you peace and strength. Sending Love, Romy and Zita Aquino

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Michael C Kirkham posted a condolence

Saturday, January 20, 2024

My sincerest condolences to the family of Jim. I have many wonderful memories of Jim at his brother's home in Lancaster, PA. He will be missed by all who new him Sincere Regards Mike Kirkham

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dan diffley posted a condolence

Saturday, January 20, 2024

My friendship with Jim began when he was a parishioner at St. Paul Church in Ramsey and we were part of the first Cornerstone team. Jim and I shared many music-filled, laugh-filled, and faith-filled hours together. Jim’s sense of humour was apparent at many times. When my infant son was, well, being an infant at Mass one morning I tried to hand him off to Jim who just shook his head and said: “Sorry, I don’t know what to do with boys! I only do girl babies!” My condolences to Frances and all of Jim’s family. Dan Diffley

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Claudia Strasser posted a condolence

Saturday, January 20, 2024

I am so sorry for your loss. Although I never met James, my father told us the story how at of Jamie and Bryan's wedding he was surrounded by what seemed to be his 5 precious muses, his daughters holding hands and dancing him around him. my father loved recounting that story and often told about the pure joy on his face and the beautiful pure happiness that he saw him experience that night I am sure James' light and love will shine forever through all the people he affected so deeply and those who will keep his memory alive.

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Saturday, January 20, 2024

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