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Peter Castellarin Obituary

Castellarin, Peter S. Age 89, late of Burnham, IL, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Margaret M. Castellarin (nee Gorman); proud father of Peter F. (Michelle), William (Deborah), Mary, Thomas, Anne, John (Sheri); dearest grandfather of Stephen (Rebecca), Megan (Andre) Varghai, Jacob Sorenson, Grace, Joseph, Rachel Sorenson, Thomas and John Francis; precious great-grandfather of four; cherished brother-in-law to Francis (Rita) Gorman and Patrick (Sharon) Gorman, and uncle to many nieces and nephews. Peter proudly and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII and the Korean War. He worked for 30 years at Wisconsin Steel Mill and over 20 years at M & O Insulation. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Peter may be sent to Disabled American Vets, American Legion or Veterans of Foreign Wars. Funeral Services 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Opyt Funeral Home, 13350 S. Baltimore Ave., Chicago, IL 60633 to St. Florian Church for 9:30 a.m. Mass. Interment St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL. Visitation 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2017. (773) 646-1133 or www.opytfh.com

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 12, 2017.
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Bill,

I am very sorry for the loss of your dear father. May God be with you all during this difficult time.

Felicia Alicea

March 17, 2017

So sorry for ypur loss. Your Dad will always be remembeted in our heart's and memories. Prayers coming to you all.

Kim Dziadon

March 15, 2017

My deepest condolences to all of you. Your dad was a very sweet man. I will remember him always for saving me from the BIG SNOW DRIFT!

Debbie (Dziadon) Ekhoff

March 14, 2017

Peter, Bill, Mary, John and Annie - I am so very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. May the Lord be with you and your families at this very difficult time.

Peggy Mahoney - Snelson

March 12, 2017

Jason Lammertin

March 9, 2017

Pete and Mickey, please accept our condolences. We are very sorry for you and your family. God bless.

Dolores and Jim Buchanan

March 7, 2017

I am sorry for your loss.May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.

Lynn

March 6, 2017

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Opyt Funeral Home

13350 S. Baltimore Ave., Chicago, IL 60633

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15

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Opyt Funeral Home

13350 S. Baltimore Ave., Chicago, IL 60633

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