John Castro Obituary

John, wherever you maybe I hope you are enjoying some great music and singing a few too. Not forgotten.

As a member of Washburne Trade Chef's Alumni Association, John was committed to supporting our fundraisers and was well remembered for "belting" out a great show as a part of the entertainment.

He was also the first chef I served under at IBM in Chicago after joining the Szabo Food Service Company in 1980. John treated me with respect and I will always remember and be grateful to him.

God bless you Debbie, and family.

John was one of the most genuine people in the foodservice industry. He was a master of his craft. I was honored to work with John for four years in the 90s at Eurest. His loss will be felt my many.

John was the nicest person in the food industry. I remember John from our old Szabo days! and most recently we worked togther for a while. He was always the life of the party. His sudden passing is such a shock, he was a good man..and had a laugh the rest of the world could never mimmick!. John you will be dearly missed.
-Tony Urso

John was a long time friend. Initially with Szabo Food Service and for the many years with Eurest and Compass. John attended the wedding of my daughter Melissa and was nice enough to get up and perform as the great "soul man" that he was.

John, we will miss you.

Please accept my deepest condolences, I was one of John's Chefs at his Take Five account and I can say that there was always something new to learn from him,He was truly passionate about his Career and his music, we will never forget you John, The SOUL MAN will always be remembered.

I was shocked and saddened to hear of the loss of John. He truly was a soul man with a big heart and loved by many. As quoted by Emily Dickinson ,"Unable are the loved to die; for love is immortality." May this bring some comfort to John's family and close friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

I would like to send my deepest condolences to John Castro's family. I was John's corporate credit card contact at the Corporate Office of Compass Group in Charlotte, North Carolina. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this very sad time.

camille c. garcia borozan

I was fortunate enough to have you as a guest at our rehearsal room and share the stage with you at Hi Fi's grand opening. I will always remember our version of "Mustang Sally". Thank you for all that you contributed to the blues. If there is a Blues Heaven, I know that you are already there. May you rest in peace , but rock on forever.

Rockn Richie Mahoney

Chicago and the Culinary Community have lost a great friend and colleague in the passing of John Castro. Always well respected and always a gentleman, he was a friend and mentor to so many. I was so lucky to hear him sing and I will always remember his heart and soul. His efforts in the foundation of the Chicago Hall of Fame and Culinary Museum will carry his legacy in to the future.

John, you will be missed but never forgotten.

Michael Garbin, CEC AAC
Executive Chef
Union League Club of Chicago

To the family of John Castro. John was a dear friend. His love of life and positive contribution to the foodservice industry were his trademark. We loved his laugh and his music. Our prayers are with you and his extended family throughout Chicago. Always, Heidi Morgan, Compass Group, Charlotte, NC