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Ray Castro Obituary
Castro, Ray "Muggsy" age 71, late of South Chicago, loving father of Marty, Luis, Nick, Raymond, Stephanie, Carlos and Juan Castro and Susan Rangel, devoted grandfather of Stephen, Joshua, Nez and Maximo, dear son of the late John and late Juana Castro, dear brother of 16. Navy Veteran, Korea. Past Commander of South Deering Post #1238 A.L. Visitation Monday, January, 2. 2006, from 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral services Tuesday, January 3 at 8:45 a.m. from the Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago, to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 3200 E. 91st St., Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum, for the Ray Castro Veteran's Memorial Fund, 1852 W. 19th St., Chicago, ILL, 60608, would be appreciated. 773-731-2749. 
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Patti Karlow
January 9, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the Castro family. Ray was a great leader in the neighborhood. My memory of him was when he arranged for the neighborhood children to take an airplane flight over Chicago and Milwaukee.
Tom and Dorothy Gibbs
January 2, 2006
Our hearts go out to all of Ray's family, especially his children. We know he will leave a void in your life as well as the life of the community which he served so well. Our deepest sympathies.
Ramon Aleman
January 2, 2006
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Castro family. Ray was an outstanding citizen, role model and leader in the Mexican-American community. Although I have not called him Muggsy since we were very young men(he called me Ray, not Cowboy)I am sure the name will enhance his legacy. Ramon & Alice Aleman
Susan Kubiszak (Sztuba)
January 1, 2006
To Ray's family... My deepest sympathy on Ray's passing. Ray and I went to grammar school together. It made me proud to read of the things Ray had accomplished. He was a nice young man in school and always very respectful. What a blessing you as a family had in such a wonderful man. My prayers are with you.
Susan (Sztuba)Kubiszak
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