Service Details
Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 15, 2019 at 12:00 noon in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home with Rev. Nathan James officiating. Military honors will follow. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Friday from 10:00 am –12:00 noon. Private interment will take place at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Racine – Richard Castillo, age 58, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, on Sunday, March 10, 2019.
Richard was born in Racine on November 25, 1960 to Jose and Paula (nee: Calderon) Castillo. He was a 1978 graduate of Washington Park High School. Although Rich was 100 % disabled from faithfully serving our country with the United States Marine Corps, he was a self-employed entertainer who enjoyed singing, playing guitar and was an incredible “Elvis” impersonator – affectionately earning the nickname “Maestro”.
With a profound Christian faith, Rich often studied his Bible, memorized many Scripture readings, and received several online theological certifications. Rich loved to preach about his love for Jesus Christ, make family & friends laugh and was always offering a kind deed to someone in need.
Surviving are his loving mother, Paula Castillo; dear sisters and brothers, Dr. Josefina (Carlos) Baltodano, Paula (Padraic Lackey) Fiscal, Velia (Steve Celmer) Castillo; Jose (Priscilla) Castillo Jr., USMC Retired; Olivia (Jose) Alcorta, Greg (Gloria) Castillo, Michael (Shirley) Castillo and Norma (John) Razdik; special nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends – too numerous to mention by name. Rich was preceded in death by his beloved father, Jose Castillo.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 15, 2019 at 12:00 noon in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home with Rev. Nathan James officiating. Military honors will follow. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Friday from 10:00 am –12:00 noon. Private interment will take place at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Paula Fiscal says
My brother, whom I nicknamed “RockHead” brought many hours of joy when he played his guitar when he lived with me in San Francisco, He is now playing his music with the Angels. He will be missed by many.
Love, Sister Paula Fiscal.
A. Guerra says
Paula lamento mucho tu pérdida. Que las palabras de nuestro amoroso Padre celestial les traiga consuelo y fortaleza durante este tiempo tan difícil. Nuestro creador promete regresar a nuestros seres queridos a la vida en un mundo perfecto donde no habrá más sufrimiento o muerte (Juan 5:28-29 & Apocalipsis 21:4)
Paula Slivon-Levandowski says
I extend my sincere condolences to the entire family. I am very saddened and shocked to hear the news of Rich’s passing. We dated approx. 40 years ago when I met him at J.A. Your family was always so nice to me. Again, so very sad, the family is in my prayers.
Andrei says
Offering sincere condolences to the Castillo family. May God grant you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Throw all of your anxieties on him and he will help you heal.
Psalms 147:3; 1 Peter 5:7
Paolo and Norma Cortese says
Paula, Norma, Oliva, and Velia I am so hear to about your lost. (2 Corinthians 1;4), God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. May God Bless your family always.
Love Paolo and Norma Cortese
Sheila M. Robinson says
May God comfort and guide you during this difficult time; and may the “peace of God that surpasses all understanding guard your heart and your mental powers”. Philippians 4:7.