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Charles Castillo Obituary

Castillo Sr., Charles J. passed away July 2, 2008, beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Watka Jaracz), loving father of Bonnie, Charles Jr., Charlotte, Tony, Steve, Rick, Maryanne, Bob, Joe, Liz and the late Ginny, loving grandfather and great-grandfather of many, loving brother of Rose. Visitation Saturday, 2 to 8 p.m., at Pomierski & Son Funeral Home, 1059 W. 32nd St. Memorial Mass 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, at St. Mary of Perpetual Help Church. Interment private. Please omit flowers. 773-927-6424

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 4, 2008.

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Megan Rockey

July 7, 2008

He was my Uncle, he was funny and we had good times together. He will be missed alot.

Megan Rockey

July 7, 2008

He was my Uncle, he was funny and we had good times together He will be missed alot.

Andrea Brongiel

July 6, 2008

Mrs. J., I am so sorry for your loss. Know that you are in my prayers.

Jennifer Monaghan

July 6, 2008

You will be missed by many. We will always remember you as the kind and funny man that you were.

Bill & Rose Madewell

July 5, 2008

He was alright in my book.

Dad's bro Larry, Uncle Charley, dad (Al), and dad's bro Richard

Tina Sanchez (Rose's daughter)

July 4, 2008

Uncle Charley, I miss you and the good old days. When we lived on 36th & Halsted, we had big family and friend gatherings. You always kept them laughing! Here is a photo of how I will always remember my Uncle Charley.

July 4, 2008

July 4, 2008

young charles

July 4, 2008

Charley at sister's 70th birthday

Rose Sanchez

July 4, 2008

I am Charles sister, Rose.
I want to thank you for your kind words about my brother. Attached is a photo of me & my Brother, when he came to my house on my 70th birthday, last year.

Thank you again.
Rose (Castillo) Sanchez

CHARLIE - THE CAN MAN

LEONARD COOK

July 4, 2008

I ( LEONARD) WORKED WITH CHARLIE FOR 16 YEARS AT LOCKFORMER. CHARLIE WAS A GREAT FRIEND AND JOKER. I WILL MISS HIM ( THE CAN MAN)..

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